FEMA & FDI Advisory in Mumbai Central
Last updated: 15 Oct 2026
Quick Answer: Virtual Auditor advises companies and individuals in Mumbai Central on foreign investment into and out of India under FEMA, from our Mumbai office at Workafella, Goregaon West: entry route and pricing, RBI reporting on the FIRMS portal, the annual FLA return, overseas investment and compounding of past defaults.
Mumbai Central: the local picture for FEMA & FDI Advisory
Mumbai Central is the Mumbai Central area around the railway terminus and Bellasis Road. Mumbai Central lies in Mumbai City district, Maharashtra. Its business mix is typical of a trading and wholesale area. Nearby areas we also serve include Tardeo, Byculla, Grant Road and Cumballa Hill. We serve clients in Mumbai Central from our Mumbai office at Workafella, Goregaon West. Trading firms here mostly need FEMA advice on import and export receivables, advance remittances and NRI investment. FEMA reports are filed on the RBI's FIRMS portal through your authorised dealer bank; compounding applications go to the jurisdictional RBI regional office.
What is FEMA compliance?
The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) and its rules govern every cross-border investment and remittance. Most foreign investment needs no prior approval, but each step must be priced correctly and reported to the RBI within fixed time limits.
How does foreign investment come in?
Foreign direct investment comes in under the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019, either under the automatic route or with government approval, within the sectoral caps. Investment from an entity of a country sharing a land border with India, or whose beneficial owner is from such a country, needs government approval.
Shares must be issued within 60 days of receiving the money, at not less than fair value, and reported in Form FC-GPR within 30 days of allotment.
What about overseas investment and past defaults?
Investments abroad by Indian companies and residents follow the Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Rules and Regulations, 2022, with annual performance reports for overseas entities. Resident individuals can remit up to US$250,000 a financial year under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Late filings attract a late-submission fee; other contraventions can be compounded by the RBI under the Foreign Exchange (Compounding Proceedings) Rules, 2024, which we prepare and file.
Full details of FEMA compliance, including the law, the process and our method: https://virtualauditor.in/fema-compliance
What you get from Virtual Auditor in Mumbai Central
- Pricing and valuation certificate
- FIRMS filings (FC-GPR, FC-TRS, DI, LLP forms)
- Annual FLA return
Documents to keep ready
- Valuation certificate
- Investor's constitutional documents
- Share-allotment or transfer documents
Indicative Fee Structure
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| FEMA / FDI advisory | From ₹15,000 |
| Consultation | Complimentary 30 minutes |
*Prices are indicative and exclude government fees and taxes. Actual fees depend on scope and complexity; contact us for a fixed quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who must file the FLA return?
Every Indian company or LLP that has received foreign direct investment or made overseas investment, by 15 July each year.
Do Chinese or other land-border investors need approval?
Yes. Investment from an entity of a country sharing a land border with India, or whose beneficial owner is from such a country, needs government approval.
Which offices deal with FEMA compliance for a business in Mumbai Central?
FEMA reports are filed on the RBI's FIRMS portal through your authorised dealer bank; compounding applications go to the jurisdictional RBI regional office.
Do you also handle FEMA compliance for businesses near Mumbai Central?
Yes. We also work with businesses in Tardeo, Byculla, Grant Road, Cumballa Hill and Agripada and elsewhere in Mumbai, on the same terms and online.
Do I need to visit your office from Mumbai Central?
No. We serve Mumbai Central from our Mumbai office at Workafella, Goregaon West. Documents are shared securely online, filings are signed with a digital signature, and meetings are by video or at our office by appointment. Call +91 99622 60333 or email support@virtualauditor.in.