Last updated: 15 Oct 2026

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FC-GPR Filing in High Court, Chennai

Last updated: 15 Oct 2026

Quick answer: Virtual Auditor files Form FC-GPR on the RBI's FIRMS portal for companies in High Court, Chennai that issue shares to foreign investors, from our head office at Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai, together with the fair-value certificate, the company-secretary certificate and the ROC allotment filing.

High Court: the local picture for FC-GPR Filing

High Court lies in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu. Its business mix is typical of an area built around public institutions and campuses. Nearby areas we also serve include Fort St. George, George Town, Park Town and Vepery. We serve clients in High Court from our head office at Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai. Companies spun out of institutions here sometimes receive foreign grants converted into equity, which needs careful reporting. FEMA reports are filed on the RBI's FIRMS portal through your authorised dealer bank; compounding applications go to the RBI regional office, Chennai. Companies with a registered office in High Court come under the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.

What is Form FC-GPR?

FC-GPR is the RBI report a company files after issuing shares or other equity instruments to a non-resident. It must reach the RBI through your bank within 30 days of allotment.

How is FC-GPR filed?

The company registers on the RBI's FIRMS portal (Entity Master and business-user registration), then files FC-GPR in the Single Master Form. The authorised dealer bank that received the money verifies it and forwards it to the RBI, which acknowledges or returns it for corrections.

What goes with the form?

The bank's foreign inward remittance certificate and KYC report on the investor, the board resolution for allotment, a fair-value certificate under the pricing rules, a declaration by the company and a company secretary's certificate on Companies Act compliance. Errors in pricing or dates are the usual reasons forms are returned; late filing attracts a late-submission fee.

Full details of Form FC-GPR, including the law, the process and our method: https://virtualauditor.in/fc-gpr-filing

What you get from Virtual Auditor in High Court

  • PAS-3 filing with the ROC
  • FIRMS registration for the company
  • Fair-value certificate

Documents to keep ready

  • Board resolution and list of allottees
  • Investor's passport or incorporation documents
  • Valuation or pricing basis

Indicative Fee Structure

ServiceFee
FC-GPR filing (valuation certificate and CS certificate provided by you)Starts from ₹15,000 + 18% GST
Valuation certificate, if prepared by us₹25,000 + 18% GST
CS certificate, if prepared by us₹7,500 + 18% GST
ConsultationComplimentary 30 minutes

*Prices are indicative and exclude government fees and taxes. Actual fees depend on scope and complexity; contact us for a fixed quote.

Engagement terms — reviewed 25 October 2026

  • Fee: From ₹15,000 + 18% GST per filing where the valuation certificate and the Company Secretary certificate are provided by you. If we prepare them: valuation certificate ₹25,000 + 18% GST, CS certificate ₹7,500 + 18% GST. RBI late-submission fee (LSF), if any, is payable by the company.
  • Extra / not included: AD-bank queries on the filing are answered as part of the fee; a re-filing after a change in the allotment particulars is a fresh engagement.
  • Turnaround: Filed within 3 working days from receipt of complete information and the advance payment, and in any case within the 30-day statutory window from the date of issue.
  • Who signs: The certificate is signed by V. Viswanathan FCA or another qualified Chartered Accountant of the practice, depending on the engagement.
  • Entity: Valuation report and the Company Secretary certificate are engaged and invoiced by V Viswanathan & Associates (FRN 013713S; proprietor V. Viswanathan, IBBI/RV/03/2019/12333); the FC-GPR filing on the RBI FIRMS portal is engaged and invoiced by Virtual Auditor Private Limited.
  • What to send first: Send FIRC and KYC, board resolution and PAS-3 particulars of the allotment, shareholding pattern, and the Entity Master login.
  • Next step: Send your enquiry on WhatsApp to +91 99622 60333; we confirm the scope, fee and timeline in writing before work starts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does FC-GPR apply to rights and bonus issues?
Yes. Any fresh issue of equity instruments to a non-resident, including rights and bonus shares, is reported.
Who verifies the form?
The authorised dealer bank that received the money, before the RBI processes it.
Which offices deal with Form FC-GPR for a business in High Court?
FEMA reports are filed on the RBI's FIRMS portal through your authorised dealer bank; compounding applications go to the RBI regional office, Chennai. Companies with a registered office in High Court come under the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Do you also handle Form FC-GPR for businesses near High Court?
Yes. We also work with businesses in Fort St. George, George Town, Park Town, Vepery and Anna Salai and elsewhere in Chennai, on the same terms and online.
Do I need to visit your office from High Court?
No. We serve High Court from our head office at Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai. 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.
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.

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High Court, Chennai: compliance facts for FC-GPR Filing

For Form FC-GPR in High Court, Chennai: FEMA reports are filed on the RBI's FIRMS portal through your authorised dealer bank; compounding applications go to the RBI regional office, Chennai. Companies with a registered office in High Court come under the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.

Which authorities handle FC-GPR Filing for a business in High Court?

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictChennai
Registrar of CompaniesRegistrar of Companies, Chennai
High CourtMadras High Court
FEMA reportingRBI FIRMS portal, through your authorised dealer bank
Professional taxlevied half-yearly by the urban local body for the area (the Greater Chennai Corporation within its limits)
Shops and establishments lawTamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947
Nearest Virtual Auditor officeHead office — G-131, Phase III, Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai, Chennai

Checked 2026-10-15 against MCA · PIB (ROC and RD offices) · NCLT · CBIC · ITAT.

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