FEMA FC-GPR Filing Consultant in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026
Quick Answer: Virtual Auditor provides FEMA FC-GPR filing consultant for businesses in Andaman & Nicobar Islands — remotely, with meetings by video or at our Chennai head office. Company filings for Andaman & Nicobar Islands are made with ROC Chennai. Starts from ₹25,000 professional fees (govt fees extra); Standard turnaround is 7–10 working days.
Our Service Scope in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- FEMA Valuation Certificate
- KYC / FIRC Coordination with AD Bank
- CS Certificate Generation
- SMF / FIRMS Portal Registration
- FC-GPR Submission and RBI Liaising
Compliance Information
ROC: ROC Chennai. Pincode: 744101.
Indicative Fee Structure
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| FC-GPR Filing | Starts from ₹25,000 + govt fees |
| Book a Consultation | 30 minutes, no obligation |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Registrar of Companies handles filings for a company in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
ROC Chennai has jurisdiction over companies with a registered office in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Virtual Auditor files SPICe+, PAS-3, SH-7 and annual returns with that office on your behalf.
What stamp duty applies to a share transfer in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Stamp duty on a transfer of shares is 0.015% of the consideration under Article 62 of Schedule I to the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, as amended with effect from 1 July 2020; the rate is the same in every state, including Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Stamp duty on the share purchase agreement itself follows the Indian Stamp Act, 1899.
Do you have an office in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
No. Andaman & Nicobar Islands is served remotely from our Chennai head office: documents are exchanged online, filings are made on the MCA, GST and income-tax portals, and meetings are held by video or at that office by appointment.
Does my investment event need FC-GPR reporting, and which records are required to complete it?
Form FC-GPR is needed when an Indian company issues equity shares, compulsorily convertible preference shares or debentures, or share warrants to a person resident outside India; it is filed on the RBI’s FIRMS portal within 30 days of allotment. A transfer of existing shares between a resident and a non-resident is reported in Form FC-TRS instead, within 60 days, and convertible notes, shares issued to non-resident employees and downstream investment have their own forms. Records needed: the bank’s KYC report on the remitter, the FIRC or proof of inward remittance, the FEMA valuation certificate (not more than 90 days old on the date of investment), the board resolution and list of allottees, and a company secretary’s certificate of compliance. A late filing can usually be regularised with a late submission fee.
FC-GPR Filing in Andaman and Nicobar — End-to-End Process
Andaman and Nicobar combines tourism, fisheries, and government services activity. FC-GPR (Foreign Currency-Gross Provisional Return) is the post-allotment reporting filing on RBI's SMF (Single Master Form) portal whenever an Indian company issues equity shares (including preference shares, debentures convertible into equity, and warrants exercisable into equity) to a non-resident. The 30-day window starts from the date of allotment, and the filing involves multiple supporting documents and AD-Bank certification.
Document Set for FC-GPR Filing
The FC-GPR filing requires: (a) Form FC-GPR itself with details of allottees, instrument, consideration, and pricing; (b) FIRC (Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate) from AD-Bank evidencing receipt of consideration; (c) KYC of the foreign investor — investor's incorporation document, board resolution authorising the investment, and beneficial owner declaration; (d) certificate of compliance with FEMA pricing guidelines (CA-certified or merchant-banker-certified valuation report); (e) statutory auditor's certificate of compliance with Companies Act allotment provisions and FEMA pricing; (f) board resolution and members' resolution for the allotment; (g) PAS-3 acknowledgment from ROC.
The AD-Bank Workflow
The AD-Bank verifies the documents, escalates queries if any, and certifies the filing on the SMF portal. AD-Banks differ in their query patterns and cycle times — our experience across HDFC, ICICI, Axis, SBI, Yes Bank, and IndusInd informs the documentation pack we prepare to minimise back-and-forth.
FEMA Pricing Certification
The FEMA pricing certificate is a standalone CA-certified or merchant-banker-certified report confirming that the share issue price is not below the FEMA floor — the fair value worked out under an internationally accepted pricing method, or the SEBI-guideline price for listed shares.
Late Submission Fee — When the 30-Day Window is Missed
Beyond that window, compounding under Section 15 of FEMA becomes the alternative — significantly more time-consuming and uncertain.
Common FC-GPR Errors We See
(2) FIRC mismatch with allotment value — typically because the remittance was in tranches and the allotment is consolidated; the explanation must be on record.
Beyond FC-GPR — Continuing Compliance
FC-GPR is the trigger event; ongoing compliance includes annual FLA return (15 July), any subsequent FC-TRS for transfers, and updated cap table reflection in board minutes and subsequent SH-7 filings.
Why CA V. Viswanathan and Virtual Auditor for Andaman and Nicobar?
Virtual Auditor is led by CA V. Viswanathan — FCA, ACS, CFE, and IBBI Registered Valuer (IBBI/RV/03/2019/12333) — with 14+ Years (Since 2012) of practice across direct tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, valuation, FEMA, IBC, and forensic accounting. Engagements for Andaman and Nicobar clients are scoped on fixed-fee terms wherever possible, with a named partner owner and full documentation discipline that withstands tax assessments, CIT(A)/ITAT proceedings, NCLT scrutiny, and AD-Bank inspections. Offices in Chennai, Bangalore, and Mumbai serve clients across Andaman and Nicobar and pan-India, with all engagements running on secure document-room workflows and weekly status updates.
Get Started — Free 30-Minute Consultation
To discuss your specific Andaman and Nicobar requirement, call +91 99622 60333 or email support@virtualauditor.in. We will provide a clear scope, timeline, and fixed-fee quote within 24 hours of the consultation. References from comparable engagements available on request, subject to client confidentiality.
FC-GPR Filing Consultant in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
FC-GPR filings for Andaman and Nicobar Islands-based companies receiving foreign equity route through the AD-Cat-I bank (SBI Port Blair is the principal AD-I; complex FEMA filings funnel via Kolkata or Chennai) on the RBI FIRMS portal, with the 30-day filing limit from date of allotment.
The economic mix of Andaman and Nicobar Islands runs across tourism, small-scale agro-processing, fisheries — sectors that consistently dominate the regulatory case-load and the profile of the engagements we field from this jurisdiction. There is no notified SEZ in the state. On the AD-Bank side, SBI Port Blair is the principal AD-I; complex FEMA filings funnel via Kolkata or Chennai.
A&N enjoys 100% income-tax exemption for indigenous-tribal members under Section 10(26AAA) and is the only Indian UT astride the strategic Malacca Strait shipping route — a niche advantage for marine-services ventures.
FEMA-Compliant Pricing & Valuation Discipline
Andaman and Nicobar Islands-based AD-banks frequently raise queries on valuation-date alignment, and our methodology eliminates this risk through pre-allotment date-locking.
Entity Master, SMF & UIN — The FIRMS Portal Workflow
FIRMS portal compliance for Andaman and Nicobar Islands-based entities starts with the Entity Master (one-time registration), proceeds through Single Master Form (SMF) with FC-GPR sub-form, and culminates in UIN allotment.
Post-FC-GPR Compliance — FLA, FC-TRS, Annual Performance Report
Post-FC-GPR, the FLA (Foreign Liabilities & Assets) annual return by 15 July, FC-TRS for any subsequent transfer between resident and non-resident, and APR (Annual Performance Report) for any ODI complete the FEMA cycle.
Engagement — Andaman and Nicobar Islands Coverage
Virtual Auditor's FC-GPR practice covers Entity Master setup, FC-GPR drafting and FIRMS-portal filing, AD-bank query handling, FLA annual return, FC-TRS filing, APR, and Compounding Application before RBI Mumbai for any past defaults — for Andaman and Nicobar Islands-based companies. Free 30-minute consultation: +91 99622 60333.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands: compliance facts for FEMA FC-GPR filing consultant
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a tourism, fisheries and government-services economy centred on Port Blair, with special incentives for island industries and a small base of hospitality and shipping companies. Company matters are routed through Chennai and Kolkata: the Calcutta High Court's Port Blair circuit bench hears writs, and NCLT and ITAT matters go to Kolkata. For FEMA FC-GPR filing consultant this means the FEMA filings go through the authorised dealer bank, the resulting allotments are filed with ROC Chennai, and the pricing is checked against Rule 11UA for the income-tax position.
Which authorities handle FEMA FC-GPR filing consultant for a business in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
| Registrar of Companies | ROC Chennai |
|---|---|
| Income-tax region (Pr. CCIT) | Pr. CCIT West Bengal & Sikkim (Kolkata) |
| High Court | Calcutta High Court (Port Blair Circuit Bench) |
| Stamp duty on share transfer | 0.015% of consideration (Indian Stamp Act, 1899, Schedule I, Art. 62 as amended w.e.f. 1 Jul 2020 — uniform across India) |
| Stamp Act | Indian Stamp Act, 1899 |
| Nearest Virtual Auditor office | Chennai head office — G-131, Ground Floor, Phase 3, Spencer Plaza Mall, Anna Salai, Chennai 600002 (about 1,636 km by road from Andaman & Nicobar Islands) |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands companies file with ROC Chennai; writ remedies lie before the Calcutta High Court (Port Blair Circuit Bench); company-law and insolvency matters go to the NCLT Kolkata.
Statutory references for this service are on the national FEMA FC-GPR filing consultant page: https://virtualauditor.in/fc-gpr-filing-consultant-india