FIRMS - User Manual PDF
FIRMS - User Manual PDF
FIRMS - User Manual PDF
FIRMS
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Index
1. Introduction………………………………………………………………....3
3. Process Flow………………………………………………………………..7
Introduction………………………………………………………………....3
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FIRMS Application
1. Introduction
1.1The Reserve Bank, in the First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Review dated April 5, 2018
announced that, with the objective of integrating the extant reporting structures of various
types of foreign investment in India, it will introduce a Single Master Form (SMF)
subsuming all the existing reports.
1.2 In order to implement this announcement, the Reserve Bank is introducing an online
application, FIRMS (Foreign Investment Reporting and Management System), which
would provide for the SMF.FIRMS would be made online in two phases. In the first phase,
the first module viz., the Entity Master, was made available online. Instructions in this
regard were already issued through A. P. Dir. Series Circular No. 30 dated June 07, 2018
(https://rbi.org.in/Scripts/BS_CircularIndexDisplay.aspx?Id=11297).
1.3 In the second phase, the second module is being made available with effect from
September 01, 2018. With the implementation of SMF, the reporting of FDI, which is
presently a two-step procedure viz., ARF and FC-GPR is merged into a single revised
FC-GPR. With effect from September 01, 2018, five forms viz., FC-GPR, FC-TRS, LLP-
I, LLP-II and CN were being made available for filing in SMF. The other three forms viz.,
ESOP, DI, and DRR are being made available for filing with effect from October 23, 2018.
With effect from September 01, 2018, all new filings for the 5 forms and other three forms
viz., ESOP, DRR and DI with effect from October 23, 2018 have to be done in SMF
only.Form InVi has been made available for filing in SMF with effect from February 05,
2019.
1.4 The first module was made available to the public for data entry between June 28 (at
1:00PM) and July 12, 2018. The date was extended till July 20, 2018. For those
companies which could not register within the stipulated time period may register for the
entity master with effect from September 01, 2018. However, they shall provide the
reasons for not making registration within the time period along with the authority letter.
(Please see the user manual for entity master)
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2.Important Abbreviations and Definitions
Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
FEMA 20(R) Foreign Exchange Management
(Transfer or issue of security by a person
resident outside India) Regulations,
2017 dated November 07, 2017 and as
amended from time to time.
FIRMS Foreign Investment Reporting and
Management System
SMF Single Master Form
AD Bank Authorised Dealer Bank
BU Business User
EM Entity Master
LLP Limited Liability Partnership
CN Convertible Notes
ESOP Employee Stock options
DR Depository Receipts
ADR American Depository Receipts
GDR Global Depository Receipts
DI Downstream Investment
InVi Investment vehicle
Definitions
2. SMF: A master form which provides for the reporting of 9 forms for foreign
investment viz., FC-GPR, FC-TRS, LLP-I, LLP-II, CN, DRR, ESOP, DI, InVi. With
effect from September 1, 2018, five forms viz., FC-GPR., FC-TRS, LLP-1, LLP-II
and CN were made available. Other three forms viz., ESOP, DI and DRR are being
made available for filing with effect from October 23, 2018. Form InVi is available
for filing with effect from February 05, 2019.
3. Business User: The applicant reporting the for the transaction in Single Master
form at FIRMS. A BU can use his login credentials for only the entity that has
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authorized him/her to report the transactions. If the person wants to act as a BU
for another entity, he must register himself separately. Further, at the time of
registration, BU has to select the IFSC code of the bank which would approve the
eKYC (explained under the head “Registration of Business User”)and the reporting
would be made in SMF. In case the IFSC details are changed i.e BU wishes to
submit the reporting to another branch or another bank, the entity being the same,
he/she needs to repeat the registration process for Business user with the new
IFSC code and obtain separate Login.
4. E-KYC: Every business user has to be eKYC verified before any reporting can be
made in the Single Master Form. This would ensure that only genuine Logins are
made available in the FIRMS application. All eKYC would be verified by the AD
banks.
5. KYC: Know Your Customer: For the remittance received from the non-resident
investor, the KYC of the same is to be provided along with the forms in SMF as
and where applicable and indicated. The format of the KYC is as below:
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Format for- Know Your Customer (KYC) Form in respect of the non-resident
investor
* Passport No., Social Security No, or any Unique No. certifying the bonafides of the
remitter as prevalent in the remitter’s country.
We confirm that all the information furnished above is true and accurate as provided by
the overseas remitting bank of the non-resident investor.
Date :
Place :
Stamp :
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3.Process flow in SMF-FIRMS
Legend
SS – Scrutiny Sheet
TM – Transaction Master
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For Filing forms in SMF-FIRMS application
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4.Registration for Business User.
Step 1. Go to the FIRMS website at https://firms.rbi.org.in
Step 2 : At the Login box, click on Registration form for New Business User.
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Step 3 : Fill up the details in the popped up registration form for BU as below
Field Name Description
First Name First Name of the BU
Middle Name Middle Name of the BU
Last Name Last Name of the BU
User Name User name for the BU. It shall be unique.
Email Email ID of the BU
Confirm email Email ID of the BU
Phone No Mobile No of the BU.
Address Correspondence Address of the BU
Whether the Business Select YES or NO .
user is for InVi Form If yes is selected , the CIN/LLPIN details of
investee company is NOT required as form
INVi is for reporting foreign inflows in an
Investment vehicle and not foreign
investment in an Entity. (Entity master is
not required to be created for making
filing for Form InVi.)
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Authority letter- Attachment in the specified format for
Attachment Authority letter. It is common for all forms
filing in SMF. Attach PAN card of the
individual registering as a Business User
Company CIN/LLPIN Select the CIN or LLPIN of the entity of
which the foreign investment is being
affected. i.e. the indian investee company.
PAN Number Auto-populated based upon CIN/LLPIN
selection
Entity name Auto-populated based upon CIN/LLPIN
selection
Step-4 : Click Submit button. In case any error is displayed, rectify the same and
click Submit button.
Step 5: A Message “Record Saved Successfully” is displayed at the top of Login box. This
message intimates that the form has been submitted for processing and is not equivalent
to approval.
After BU submits the registration form, the same will have to be verified by the AD
Bank Branch concerned .The approval/ rejection of the same would be
communicated through email notification to the BU.
Note : Unlike Entity user registrations, Business user registration is processed at
AD bank level, whose IFSC has been selected at the time of registration.
If the error faced at the time of registration is “username already exists” , use a
different username and submit.
Board Resolution is not required at the time of BU registration. Only the authority
letter in the specified format is necessary.
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Format of the Authority letter
LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
(ON THE ENTITY’s LETTER HEAD which would be registering itself as Business
User for making filing in SMF-FIRMS )
(Where the Business User is filing the SMF in the capacity of an individual, the
authority letter need not be on the Entity’s letterhead.)
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Dear Sir,
Sub: Letter of Authorization for filing in FIRMS application
3.We further confirm that we are liable for and bound by all acts of commission and
omission by the authorized representative. All acts committed by the above authorized
representatives shall be treated as if these acts were committed by the company/ LLP.
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4.The Specimen signature of Shri. / Smt./ Ms. -----------------------------------------------------
Authorized representative) is attested below:
5.Associated bank account of the entity/individual/ investment vehicle with the AD bank
____________________________________ (account number) and name of the
authorized signatory for this account is
_____________________________________ .
Yours faithfully
Name:
Designation:
Date:
DIN / Registration Number of Secretary / DPIN of Partners:
Seal of the signing authority:
Notes :
The format of the authority letter is same for all business user registrations and for all
applicants viz., Company, LLP, Individual or Investment Vehicle
The authority letter for individuals need not be on any letterhead
CIN/LLPIN is not required for individual or investment vehicle
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This authority letter is for business user registration only. The authority letter for Entity
user is different , as specified in user manual for entity master
5.Logging into FIRMS
Step 1: Go to the FIRMS website at https://firms.rbi.org.in
Step : 2 Enter User Name and default password as provided via email notification. Enter
captcha and click submit. Please do not copy paste the password, instead type the same.
If the wrong password is provided , the account will be locked after three failed attempts.
Step 3: Upon first Login, BU would be prompted to change the password through a pop-
up window. Enter the details and submit. Upon success, Message “Password changed
successfully” would appear on the Login Box.
Step 4: Enter user name, new password and captcha in the Login Box and click submit.
The user would be taken to his/ her workspace.
Upon subsequent logins, the BU may enter username, password and captcha in the Login
box and click submit. The user would be taken to his/ her workspace.
Using forgot password:
In case the user forgets his /her password, the following steps shall be followed.
Step 1 : Click on forgot password in the Login Box.
Step 2 : Enter the username and registered email id in the pop up window and click
submit.An email would be sent to the email id with the default password. The user shall
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check its registered email id for the new default password and follow the steps under the
head “Logging into SMF” for logging into SMF
6.Form Filing and Submission
FC-GPR:
Step 1: Login into SMF and reach your workspace.
Click on the left navigation button and select Single Master Form.
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Step 2 : Click on drop down menu “Return Type”. Select “Form FC-GPR” and click on
Add new return. The user will be taken to form FC-GPR.
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Applicable Sectoral cap/ Statutory Applicable sectoral cap as per FEMA 20(R).
ceiling*
Clarification: where the company belongs to
a sector with mixed entry routes, for example
brownfield pharmaceuticals where up to 74%
is under automatic route and beyond up to
100% under Government route, the
applicable sectoral cap would be 100%.
The complete form is arranged into two parts, Common Investment details and “Form
FC-GPR” which is further arranged into 5 tabs.
(Common Investment details: These details are common to all returns that can be
reported in SMF.)
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Step 4 : Fill up the details in form FC-GPR as below :
Step 4.1: Tab 1: Issue details
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Field name Description
Date of issue The date on which the capital instruments have been
allotted persons resident outside India pertaining to
instant reporting
Nature of Issue The nature under which the capital instruments have
been issued, which can be one of the following :
1. Preferential allotment/ Private
placement/ Private arrangement
5. Subscription to Memorandum of
Association (MoA). Attach the relevant
extracts as “other attachments”
6. Conversion of Convertible
notes…..along with the reference
number/identification number for the form
CN filed for the issuance of Convertible
notes. Where the CN form is filed through
physical filing, the same may be
mentioned in the reference
number/identification number field with
the copy of acknowledgement letter/
application made as “other attachments”
of the form in tab 5. If the form CN has not
been filed by the applicant for the
issuance of Convertible notes, the same
may be declared as a separate
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attachment within “other attachments” of
the form in tab 5
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reported has already been In case Yes is selected then there will not be any
accounted in the pre change in the shareholding pattern for this transaction
transaction shareholding being reported.
pattern:* In case No is selected changes are reflected in the
shareholding pattern for this transaction being
reported accordingly. A data entry filed “Paid up
capital” would be populated. Enter the post
transaction paid up capital. This field would be utilized
for calculating the post transaction foreign
shareholding.
For understanding refer to chapter on Shareholding
pattern.
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Field name Description
Number of investors Enter the number of foreign investors to whom the
capital instruments have been allotted in the issue
being reported. Only that number of foreign investors
can be entered in the form. (At present maximum of
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999 investor details can be added in the form) For
example, if the number of investors entered is 3,
details of only 3 foreign investors can be added. In
case the number of investors entered is incorrect, ,
please change the number first in this field and then
proceed ahead. Else the system will throw error.
General details
Name : Name of the foreign
investor (Ensure that the
name is same as in the
FIRC or KYC).
Address Address of the foreign
investor
Town/City Town/City of the foreign
investor
State State of the foreign
investor
PIN code/Zip Code Pin Code /Zip Code of the
foreign investor
Country of residence Country of residence of the
foreign investor. In case
the investor belongs to
Pakistan/Bangladesh,
Government Approval
shall be attached in the
attachment “Government
Approval” of the common
details page.
Constitution/nature Select Constitution/nature
of the investing entity of the foreign investor as
(Specify whether) applicable from the drop
down menu.
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Particulars of Issue/Allotment to Type of Capital Select the type of capital
Each Investor instrument instrument issued to the
foreign investor from the
drop down menu
Number of Enter the number of
instruments instruments issued. For
participating interest/rights
in oil fields enter the value
as 1 (one).
Conversion ratio In case of Equity shares,
partly paid up shares,
shares issued against
convertible notes and,
participating interest/rights
in oil fields this is auto-
populated as 1:1. For CCDs
/CCPs/ share warrants
enter the pre-fixed upfront
conversion ratio.( In case
there is no upfront
conversion ratio enter the
ratio as per the maximum
permissible conversion of
CCDs/CCPs/share
warrants into equity shares
in compliance to the pricing
guidelines)
Number of Equity Auto-calculated as per the
shares on fully conversion ratio and
diluted basis number of instruments
Face value Enter the face value of the
equivalent equity shares. In
case of CCDs/CCPs /share
warrants do NOT enter the
face value of
CCDs/CCPs/share
warrants as it will not give
the correct shareholding
pattern.
For participating
interest/rights in oil fields
enter the value as 0 (one).
Premium Enter the value of premium,
if any, else enter 0 (Zero).
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Issue Price per Enter the Issue price per
instrument instrument.
For participating
interest/rights in oil fields
enter the total value of the
participating interest/rights
in oil fields
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Mode of Payment Name of the AD bank Enter the name of the
through whom AD Bank
remittance has been
received
Address of the AD bank Enter the address of the
AD bank
Town/City Enter the Town/City of
the AD bank
Pin code Enter the PIN code of
the AD bank
State Enter the State or Union
territory of the AD bank
Mode of payment Select the mode of
payment from the drop
down menu. @
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NRE/FCNR Fields to be entered:
“Date of debit”,
“Amount in Rs”
Attachments: Debit
statement
Escrow A/c Fields to be entered:
“Date of debit”,
“Amount in Rs”
“FIRC number ” (if any)
Attachments: Debit
statement
Swap Fields to be entered:
“Value of Capital
instruments in Rs”-
Enter the value of capital
instruments that are
being swapped for the
allotment of the instant
capital instruments in
this allotment.
Attachments:
“Valuation certificate”:
Attach the valuation
certificate for the value
of capital instrument as
entered in the above
field
Issue of shares against Fields to be entered:
fund payables to its “Value of fund payables
foreign investor in Rs”- Enter the value of
fund payables for the
allotment of the instant
capital instruments in
this allotment.
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or RBI approvals and
any other related
documents as
applicable
Others Select in case of any
other mode of payment.
Fields to be entered:
“Date of Remittance”,
“Amount in Rs”
“FIRC number”
Attachments: related
documents, if any, as
per the mode of
payment and to be
attached at the “other
attachments” at tab 5 in
the form.
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from RBI/GOI and
related documents”:
Attach the related
Government approvals
or RBI approvals, if any
and any other related
documents as
applicable for the mode
of payment as specified
for the individual mode
of payment.
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Investment details Total amount of Inflow Auto-populated from
(in Rs) mode of payment details
(Amount in Rs)
Amount for which Auto-populated from
capital instruments “Particulars of issue/
have been issued details of individual
investor” details.
(Amount of
Consideration)
ADD Investor Upon filling all above details, click on the “ADD
investor ” check whether the details are reflected in
the adjoining table (at the bottom) and verify the
same. In case any of the details entered needs to be
modified click on the edit icon under “Edit/Update ”
head of the table. This would populate the details in
the respective fields. Modify and then click on “Save”
button, this will save the details in the table again.
Tip : Please select the “Nature of issue” in tab 1, before entering the investor
details. The investor details are erased in case “nature of issue” selected after.
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Step 4.3 –Tab 3-Amount of Issue
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Field name Description
Consolidated Particulars of Issue Auto-populated table for the consolidated
particulars of issue (from tab 2), for all foreign
investors
Fair value of the Shares (in Rs) Fair value of the shares as per the valuation
certificate issued by the person authorized as per
FEMA 20 (R) along with the attachment at
“Valuation Certificate”.
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Field name Description
Step 5.6: After filling in all details, click on Save and Submit for submitting the form.
“Save as draft” feature: The Business User can also save the draft and submit later, by
filling in all mandatory details in the “Common details” page.
“Reset” feature : This will reset the complete form.
“Back” button: To go back to the Dashboard
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Format of the declaration :
1. We comply with the procedure for issue of capital instruments as laid down under
Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or issue of security by person resident outside
India) Regulations, 2017 notified vide Notification No. FEMA 20(R)/2017-RB
dated November 07, 2017, as amended from time to time.
2. The investment is within the sectoral cap / statutory ceiling permissible under the
regulations, ibid and in compliance with the attendant conditions.
3. The capital instruments issued under a scheme of merger and amalgamation of two or
more Indian companies or reconstruction by way of de-merger or otherwise of an Indian
company is duly approved by a court in India. (strike- out if not applicable)
4. The foreign investment received and reported now will be utilized in compliance with
the provision of a Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 (PMLA) and Unlawful
Activities(Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA). We confirm that the investment complies with
the provisions of all applicable Rules and Regulations
(ii) A certificate from SEBI registered Merchant Banker / Chartered Accountant / cost
accountant or any other person as authorized under FEMA 20 (R) indicating the manner
of arriving at the price of the shares issued to the persons resident outside India
(wherever applicable)
Place:
Date:
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Format for Company Secretary Certificate:
(i) all the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 have been complied with;
(ii) terms and conditions of the Government approval, if any, have been complied with;
(iii) the company is eligible to issue capital instruments/receive capital instruments
under Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or issue of security by a person
resident outside India) Regulations, 2017 notified vide Notification No. FEMA
20(R)/2017-RB dated November 07, 2017, as amended from time to time.
(iv) The company has all certificates issued by authorized dealers in India evidencing
receipt of amount of consideration in accordance with Foreign Exchange
Management (Transfer or issue of security by a person resident outside India)
Regulations, 2017 notified vide Notification No. FEMA 20(R)/2017-RB
dated November 07, 2017, as amended from time to time
(v) The Investment Agreement/ Shareholder Agreement between the investor and the
investee company is in compliance with the provisions of Foreign Exchange
Management (Transfer or issue of security by a person resident outside India)
Regulations, 2017 notified vide Notification No. FEMA 20(R)/2017-RB
dated November 07, 2017, as amended from time to time
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List of documents to be submitted along with Form FC-GPR
1. Declaration : As per the above format . To be attached as “other attachments”
2. CS certificate: As per the above format. To be attached as “other attachments”
3. Valuation certificate: As prescribed and applicable under FEMA 20(R). To be
attached at “Valuation certificate”. For rights issue, valuation certificate is not
required. A declaration (plain paper) may be attached that the rights issue to
persons resident outside India is not at a price less than the price offered to
persons resident in India.
4. Relevant acknowledgment letters for FC-TRS/FC-TRS filed for the original
investment for rights or bonus issue. To be attached as “other attachments”
5. Board resolution : Only the relevant extracts. To be attached as “other
attachments”
6. Memorandum of Association : if applicable. Relevant extracts to be attached as
“other attachment”.
7. Merger/ Demerger/ Amalgamation: relevant extracts to be attached at the specified
attachment “relevant approvals from the competent authority”.
8. FIRC and KYC : at the specified attachments.
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FC-TRS
Click on the left navigation button and select Single Master Form.
Step 2 : Click on drop down menu “Return Type”. Select “Form FC-TRS” and click on Add
new return. The user will be taken to form FC-TRS.
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The complete form is arranged into two parts, Common Investment details and “Form FC-
TRS” which is further arranged into 3/4 tabs.
(Common Investment details: These details are common to all returns that can be
reported in SMF.)
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Field Name Description
CIN Pre-filled, non-editable as per the BU
registration details
Company name Pre-filled, non-editable as per the BU
registration details
PAN number Pre-filled, non-editable as per the BU
registration details
Application date Pre-filled, non-editable , system date
Entry Route* Select Automatic or Government as
applicable for the investment being
reported. In case the Government route is
selected attach the requisite Government
approvals.
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PIN Code Enter the PIN
code and click
on arrow
State Pre-filled as per
PIN code
City/District Enter the
city/district
Brownfield/Greenfield Enter brownfield
or greenfield as
applicable for
the investment.
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In case No is selected changes are
reflected in the shareholding pattern for
this transaction being reported
accordingly.
For explanation refer to the chapter
under head “Shareholding Pattern”
Transfer from Select from the following options as
applicable:
Resident to Non-resident
(including NRI/OCI on repatriable
basis)
Non-resident (including NRI/OCI
on repatriable basis) to
Resident.(Also use this option for
sale on stock exchange or offer for
sale in an IPO)
NRI /OCI/eligible investor on non-
repatriable basis to Non-
resident(including NRI/OCI on
repatriable basis)
Non-resident (including NRI/OCI
on repatriable basis) to
NRI/OCI/eligible investor on non-
repatriable basis
Transfer Type Select from the following options as
applicable:
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Schedule 4 to FEMA 20(R) to a
person resident outside India
Transfer as per Regulation 10(12)
of FEMA 20(R)-Invocation of
pledge
Transfer of capital instruments as
per Regulation 3 to FEMA 20(R)
Others (please specify)
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Step 4.2-Tab 2-Particulars of Transfer
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of CCDs/CCPs/share warrants into equity
shares in compliance to the pricing
guidelines).
Number of equity shares on fully diluted Auto-populated as per the conversion ratio
basis and the number of instruments
Face value Enter the face value of the equivalent
equity shares. In case of CCDs/CCPs
/share warrants do NOT enter the face
value of CCDs/CCPs/share warrants as it
will not give the correct shareholding
pattern.
Fair value of the capital instruments at the Enter the fair value of the capital
time of transfer instrument being transferred and attach
the valuation certificate form the authorized
person and Transfer agreement (relevant
extracts) along with the consent letter of
buyer and seller at “Valuation certificate.”
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letter along with the valuation certificates at
the attachment “Valuation certificate”
Step 4.3 : Tab 3-Remittance Details – Not applicable for Transfer by Gift
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Payment on full consideration
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Amount in the tranche Enter the Amount as
received in this
tranche
Date of remittance Enter the Date of
Remittance. In case
the remittance date is
future date, it may be
left blank.
Indemnity Arrangement
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reported in the FC-
TRS
Amount Enter the Amount
Indemnified being paid as
/Amount paid as indemnity
Indemnified in Rs
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Step 5.5-Tab 5-Shareholding Pattern
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Post transaction values are auto-calculated based upon
the details provided in the form. Post transaction=Pre
transaction value of shares + Value of shares
reported in the form.
Step 5.6: After filling in all details, click on Save and Submit for submitting the form.
“Save as draft” feature: The Business User can also save the draft and submit later, by
filling in all mandatory details in the “Common details” page.
“Reset” feature : This will reset the complete form.
“Back” button: To go back to the Dashboard.
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Format for Declaration by the Non-resident transferor / transferee
i. The particulars given above are true and correct to the best of my/our
knowledge and belief.
ii. I/ We, was/were holding the capital instruments of the company as per Foreign
Exchange Management (Transfer or issue of security by a person resident
outside India) Regulations, 2017 dated November 07, 2017. On
repatriation/non-repatriation basis.
iii. I/ We, am/are eligible to acquire the capital instruments in a company in terms
of regulations, ibid.
iv. The investment is within the sectoral cap / statutory ceiling permissible under
the regulations, ibid and in compliance with the attendant conditions.
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List of documents to be attached along with form FC-TRS:
For Transfer by way of Gift:
1. Relevant regulatory approvals, wherever applicable, to be attached as “other
attachment”.
2. Consent letter: Consent letter between donar and donee for the transfer to be
attached as other attachment.
3. Non-resident declaration :As per the above format, to be attached as “other
attachments”
For transfer by way of sale:
1. Transfer agreement: relevant extracts of the transfer agreement along with the
consent letter between buyer and seller. For sale/ purchase on stock exchange,
the contract note may be attached, at “Transfer agreement/ Valuation certificate”
2. Valuation Certificate: valuation certificate as per FEMA 20 (R) to be attached at
“Transfer agreement/ Valuation certificate”.
3. Non-resident declaration :As per the above format, to be attached as “other
attachments”
4. In case of sale by a non-resident, acknowledgement of FC-GPR/ FC-TRS as
applicable for the capital instruments being sold, to be attached as “other
attachment”.
5. FIRC /Outward remittance certificate and KYC to be attached at the specied
attachment
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LLP-I
Step 1: Login into SMF and reach your workspace.
Click on the left navigation button and select Single Master Form.
Step 2 : Click on drop down menu “Return Type”. Select “Form LLP-I” and click on Add
new return. The user will be taken to form LLP-I.
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The complete form is arranged into two parts, Common Investment details and “Form
LLP-I” which is further arranged into 2 tabs.
(Common Investment details: These details are common to all returns that can be
reported in SMF.)
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Field Name Description
CIN Pre-filled, non-editable as per the BU
registration details
Company name Pre-filled, non-editable as per the BU
registration details
PAN number Pre-filled, non-editable as per the BU
registration details
Application date Pre-filled, non-editable , system date
Entry Route* Select Automatic or Government as
applicable for the investment being reported.
In case the Government route is selected
attach the requisite Government approvals.
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Brownfield/Greenfield Enter brownfield
or greenfield as
applicable for the
investment.
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Step 4.1: Tab 1: Common details
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Fair value Enter the fair value and attach the valuation
certificate
Remarks Enter remarks if any.
Declaration and other attachments Declaration text -I hereby declare that I have verified
the information provided in this form and certify that
the information provided is true, complete and
correct. In case of any discrepancy in the above
information, I may be held liable for the same. These
declarations and submissions are made in
compliance to the Foreign Exchange Management
Act, 1999. I hereby attach requisite Declaration and
other relevant attachment(s) for this reporting.
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Field name Description
Step 4.3: After filling in all details, click on Save and Submit for submitting the form.
“Save as draft” feature: The Business User can also save the draft and submit later, by
filling in all mandatory details in the “Common details” page.
“Reset” feature : This will reset the complete form.
“Back” button: To go back to the Dashboard
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DECLARATION TO BE FILED BY THE AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
LLP:
1. We comply with the procedure for receipt of capital contribution as laid down under
Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or issue of security by person resident outside
India) Regulations, 2017 notified vide Notification No. FEMA 20(R)/2017-RB
dated November 07, 2017, as amended from time to time.
2. The investment is within the sectoral cap / statutory ceiling permissible under the
regulations, ibid and in compliance with the attendant conditions.
3. The foreign investment received and reported now will be utilized in compliance with
the provision of a Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 (PMLA) and Unlawful
Activities(Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA). We confirm that the investment complies with
the provisions of all applicable Rules and Regulations
(ii) A certificate from the Chartered Accountant/Cost Accountant/ approved valuer from
the panel maintained by the Central Government, indicating the manner of arriving at the
fair price of the capital contribution/profit shares issued to the persons resident outside
India. (if applicable)
Place:
Date:
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DESIGNATED PARTNER/AUTHORISED SIGNATORY OF THE LLP RECEIVING
FOREIGN INVESTMENT:
(i) all the requirements Limited Liability Act, 2008 have been complied with;
(ii) terms and conditions of the Government approval, if any, have been complied with;
(iii) the LLP is eligible to receive capital instruments under Foreign Exchange
Management (Transfer or issue of security by a person resident outside India)
Regulations, 2017 notified vide Notification No. FEMA 20(R)/2017-RB
dated November 07, 2017, as amended from time to time.
(iv) The company/LLP has all certificates issued by authorized dealers in India
evidencing receipt of amount of consideration in accordance with Foreign
Exchange Management (Transfer or issue of security by a person resident outside
India) Regulations, 2017 notified vide Notification No. FEMA 20(R)/2017-RB
dated November 07, 2017, as amended from time to time
(v) The Investment Agreement/ Shareholder Agreement between the investor and the
investee LLP is in compliance with the provisions of Foreign Exchange
Management (Transfer or issue of security by a person resident outside India)
Regulations, 2017 notified vide Notification No. FEMA 20(R)/2017-RB
dated November 07, 2017, as amended from time to time
(Name and Signature of the Designated Partner / Authorized representative of the LLP)
(Seal)
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Documents to be attached with form LLP-I
1. FIRC /Debit statement and KYC, as applicable to be attached at the specified
attachment.
2. Valuation certificate to be attached at the specified attachment.
3. Declaration and the certificate from the designated partner/ authorized
representative in the above formats to be attached as “other attachment”
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LLP-II
Step 1: Login into SMF and reach your workspace.
Click on the left navigation button and select Single Master Form.
Step 2 : Click on drop down menu “Return Type”. Select “Form LLP-II” and click on Add
new return. The user will be taken to form LLP-II.
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The complete form is arranged into two parts, Common Investment details and “Form
LLP-II” which is further arranged into 4 tabs.
(Common Investment details: These details are common to all returns that can be
reported in SMF.)
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Field Name Description
CIN Pre-filled, non-editable as per the BU
registration details
Company name Pre-filled, non-editable as per the BU
registration details
PAN number Pre-filled, non-editable as per the BU
registration details
Application date Pre-filled, non-editable , system date
Entry Route* Select Automatic or Government as
applicable for the investment being
reported. In case the Government route is
selected attach the requisite Government
approvals.
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State Pre-filled as per
PIN code
City/District Enter the
city/district
Brownfield/Greenfield Enter brownfield
or greenfield as
applicable for
the investment.
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OCI or eligible investor under Schedule 4
of FEMA 20(R)].
Upon selection of this option enter the
amount of outflow in Rs and attach the
relevant acknowledgement letters, if any.
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Field name Description
Buyer details Enter the name and address of the buyer.
Select the country of residence and
constitution/nature from the drop down
menu
Seller details Enter the name and address of the seller.
Select the country of residence and
constitution/nature from the drop down
menu
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Fair price in Rs Enter the fair value of the capital
contribution and attach the valuation
certificate
Remittance Details Select the name of the AD bank facilitating
remittance for this transfer and enter the
address of the same
Remittance details –Mode of Payment Select the applicable mode of payment
from the following options (check box)
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Check the declaration box and attach
requisite declaration and other
attachments, if any
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Percentage
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Format for Declaration by the Non-resident transferor / transferee
i. The particulars given above are true and correct to the best of my/our
knowledge and belief.
ii. I/ We, was/were holding the capital contribution /profit shares in an LLP as per
Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or issue of security by a person
resident outside India) Regulations, 2017 dated November 07, 2017I/ We,
am/are eligible to acquire the capital contribution/profit shares in an LLP in
terms of regulations, ibid.
iii. The investment is within the sectoral cap / statutory ceiling permissible under
the regulations, ibid and in compliance with the attendant conditions.
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Documents to be attached with form LLP-II
1. FIRC /Debit statement/ outward remittance certificate and KYC, as applicable to
be attached at the specified attachment.
2. Relevant acknowledgement letters for the capital contribution being transferred to
be attached as specified.
3. Valuation certificate to be attached at the specified attachment.
4. Buyer and seller consent letter and transfer agreement (relevant extracts) to be
attached as “other attachments”
5. Declaration from the Non-resident transferor/ transferee in the specified format to
be attached as “other attachment”
Step 4.5: After filling in all details, click on Save and Submit for submitting the form.
“Save as draft” feature: The Business User can also save the draft and submit later, by
filling in all mandatory details in the “Common details” page.
“Reset” feature : This will reset the complete form.
“Back” button: To go back to the Dashboard.
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FORM CN
Step 1: Login into SMF and reach your workspace.
Click on the left navigation button and select Single Master Form.
Step 2 : Click on drop down menu “Return Type”. Select “Form CN” and click on Add new
return. The user will be taken to form CN.
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The complete form is arranged into two parts, Common Investment details and “Form
CN”
(Common Investment details: These details are common to all returns that can be
reported in SMF.)
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Field Name Description
CIN Pre-filled, non-editable as per the BU
registration details
Company name Pre-filled, non-editable as per the BU
registration details
PAN number Pre-filled, non-editable as per the BU
registration details
Application date Pre-filled, non-editable , system date
Entry Route* Select Automatic or Government as
applicable for the investment being
reported. In case the Government route
is selected attach the requisite
Government approvals.
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Step 4: Select the Transaction type from the drop down menu as applicable:
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Step 5.1: For issue of Convertible Notes
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Remittance Select the name of the AD
Details- Name bank from the available
of the AD bank option, other details are
and address auto-populated based
upon selection. If the
details are not correct, the
same may be modified
accordingly. The field is
editable.
Mode of Select the mode of
payment payment from the
following (check boxes)
Remittance through
banking channel
NRE/FCNR/Escrow
Others (please
specify)
Enter the Date of
remittance, amount
remitted in foreign
currency and amount
remitted in Rs
Attachments : FIRC or
debit statement as
applicable and KYC.
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Once the above details have been filled, click
on ADD investor.
Declaration text and other Declaration text I hereby declare that I have
attachments verified the information provided in this form
and certify that the information provided is true,
complete and correct. In case of any
discrepancy in the above information, I may be
held liable for the same. These declarations
and submissions are made in compliance to
the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.
I hereby attach requisite Declaration and other
relevant attachment(s) for this reporting.
Step 5.1.1: After filling in all details, click on Save and Submit for submitting the form.
“Save as draft” feature: The Business User can also save the draft and submit later, by
filling in all mandatory details in the “Common details” page.
“Reset” feature : This will reset the complete form.
“Back” button: To go back to the Dashboard.
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Step 5.2 For transfer of convertible notes
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Mode of payment Select the mode of payment from the following (check
boxes)
Fair value Enter the fair value of the convertible note being
transferred and attach the valuation certificate
Declaration text and other Declaration text I hereby declare that I have verified
attachments the information provided in this form and certify that the
information provided is true, complete and correct. In
case of any discrepancy in the above information, I
may be held liable for the same. These declarations
and submissions are made in compliance to the
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999. I hereby
attach requisite Declaration and other relevant
attachment(s) for this reporting.
Step 5.2.2: After filling in all details, click on Save and Submit for submitting the form.
“Save as draft” feature: The Business User can also save the draft and submit later, by
filling in all mandatory details in the “Common details” page.
“Reset” feature : This will reset the complete form.
“Back” button: To go back to the Dashboard
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FORM ESOP
Click on the left navigation button and select Single Master Form.
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Step 2 : Click on drop down menu “Return Type”. Select “Form ESOP” and click on Add
new return. The user will be taken to form ESOP.
The complete form is arranged into two parts, Common Investment details and “Form
ESOP” which is further arranged into 2 tabs.
(Common Investment details: These details are common to all returns that can be
reported in SMF.)
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Field Name Description
CIN Pre-filled, non-editable as per the BU
registration details
Company name Pre-filled, non-editable as per the BU
registration details
PAN number Pre-filled, non-editable as per the BU
registration details
Application date Pre-filled, non-editable , system date
Entry Route* Select Automatic or Government as
applicable for the investment being
reported. In case the Government route
is selected attach the requisite
Government approvals.
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Step 4: Fill up the details in form ESOP as below :
Step 4.1: Tab 1-ESOP details :
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Equivalent equity shares on fully diluted Auto-calculated as per Number of ESOPs
basis issued and the conversion ratio
Face value of equity shares Enter the face value of the underlying
Equity shares
Whether the change in the shareholding Select Yes or No
pattern due to this transaction being In case Yes is selected then there will not
reported has already been accounted in be any change in the shareholding pattern
the pre transaction shareholding pattern:*
for this transaction being reported.
In case No is selected, a field for Paid up
capital on fully diluted basis will pop-up.
Enter the paid up capital value on fully
diluted basis. The changes would be
reflected in the shareholding pattern for
this transaction being reported
accordingly.
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Step 4.2 : Tab 2 –Shareholding pattern
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Post transaction values are auto-calculated based upon
the details provided in the form. Post transaction=Pre
transaction value of shares + Value of shares
reported in the form.
Step 4.3: After filling in all details, click on Save and Submit for submitting the form.
An intimation message would Pop-up as “The applicant may file form FC-GPR as and
when the ESOPs are exercised. If the ESOPs are linked to ADR/GDR, form DRR may be
filed upon exercise of such ESOPs”.
Please click Yes and form submission is complete.
“Save as draft” feature: The Business User can also save the draft and submit later, by
filling in all mandatory details in the “Common details” page.
“Reset” feature : This will reset the complete form.
“Back” button: To go back to the Dashboard.
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Format for Declaration
1. We comply with the procedure for issue of capital instruments as laid down under
Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or issue of security by person resident outside
India) Regulations, 2017 notified vide Notification No. FEMA 20(R)/2017-RB
dated November 07, 2017, as amended from time to time.
2. The investment is within the sectoral cap / statutory ceiling permissible under the
regulations, ibid and in compliance with the attendant conditions.
3. The foreign investment received and reported now will be utilized in compliance with
the provision of a Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 (PMLA) and Unlawful
Activities(Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA). We confirm that the investment complies with
the provisions of all applicable Rules and Regulations
(ii) A certificate from SEBI registered Merchant Banker / Chartered Accountant / cost
accountant or any other person as authorized under FEMA 20 (R) indicating the manner
of arriving at the price of the shares issued to the persons resident outside India (
wherever applicable)
Place:
Date:
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Format for Company Secretary Certificate:
(i) all the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 have been complied with;
(ii) terms and conditions of the Government approval, if any, have been complied with;
(iii) the company is eligible to issue capital instruments/receive capital instruments
under Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or issue of security by a person
resident outside India) Regulations, 2017 notified vide Notification No. FEMA
20(R)/2017-RB dated November 07, 2017, as amended from time to time.
(iv) The company has all certificates issued by authorized dealers in India evidencing
receipt of amount of consideration in accordance with Foreign Exchange
Management (Transfer or issue of security by a person resident outside India)
Regulations, 2017 notified vide Notification No. FEMA 20(R)/2017-RB
dated November 07, 2017, as amended from time to time
(v) The Investment Agreement/ Shareholder Agreement between the investor and the
investee company is in compliance with the provisions of Foreign Exchange
Management (Transfer or issue of security by a person resident outside India)
Regulations, 2017 notified vide Notification No. FEMA 20(R)/2017-RB
dated November 07, 2017, as amended from time to time
(Name & Signature and Seal of the Company Secretary/practicing Company secretary)
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Documents to be attached
1. Relevant extracts of the ESOP scheme to be attached at the specified attachment
2. Declaration and CS certificate in the specified format to be attached as “other
attachments”
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FORM DI
Step 1: Login into SMF and reach your workspace.
Click on the left navigation button and select Single Master Form.
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Step 2 : Click on drop down menu “Return Type”. Select “Form DI” and click on Add new
return. The user will be taken to form DI.
The complete form is arranged into two parts, Common Investment details and “Form DI”
which is further arranged into 2 tabs.
(Common Investment details: These details are common to all returns that can be
reported in SMF.)
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Field Name Description
CIN Pre-filled, non-editable as per the BU
registration details
Company name Pre-filled, non-editable as per the BU
registration details
PAN number Pre-filled, non-editable as per the BU
registration details
Application date Pre-filled, non-editable , system date
Entry Route* Select Automatic or Government as
applicable for the investment being
reported. In case the Government route
is selected attach the requisite
Government approvals.
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Step 4: Fill up the details in form DI as below :
Step 4.1: Tab 1-DI details :
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Field name Description
Whether the change in the shareholding Select Yes or No
pattern due to this transaction being In case Yes is selected then there will not
reported has already been accounted in be any change in the shareholding pattern
the pre transaction shareholding pattern:*
for this transaction being reported.
In case No is selected, a field for Paid up
capital on fully diluted basis will pop-up.
Enter the paid up capital value on fully
diluted basis. The changes would be
reflected in the shareholding pattern for
this transaction being reported
accordingly.
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Amount (in Rs) Amount of inflow for the investment in Rs
Type of instruments Select from the type of instrument, drop
down menu.
Number of instruments Enter the number of instruments
Conversion ratio Enter the conversion ratio
Number of shares on a fully diluted basis Auto-filled as per the number of
instruments and conversion ratio.
Face value of equity shares Enter the face value of the equity shares.
Value of shares Auto-calculated as per Number of shares
on fully diluted basis and the Face value of
the shares
Declaration Declaration text- I hereby declare that I
have verified the information provided in
this form and certify that the information
provided is true, complete and correct. In
case of any discrepancy in the above
information, I may be held liable for the
same. These declarations and
submissions are made in compliance to
the Foreign Exchange Management Act,
1999.”
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Shareholding pattern Particulars Pre- Post-
Transaction Transaction
Value of equity shares (on
fully diluted basis) other
than Foreign Portfolio
Investment and indirect
foreign investment or
Value of Capital
contribution/profit shares
Foreign Portfolio
Investment
Indirect foreign
investment- Value of
equity shares (on fully
diluted basis)
Total
Percentage
Step 4.3: After filling in all details, click on Save and Submit for submitting the form.
“Save as draft” feature: The Business User can also save the draft and submit later, by
filling in all mandatory details in the “Common details” page.
“Reset” feature : This will reset the complete form.
“Back” button: To go back to the Dashboard.
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FORM DRR
Click on the left navigation button and select Single Master Form.
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Step 2 : Click on drop down menu “Return Type”. Select “Form DRR” and click on Add
new return. The user will be taken to form DRR.
The complete form is arranged into two parts, Common Investment details and “Form
DRR” which is further arranged into 2 tabs.
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(Common Investment details: These details are common to all returns that can be
reported in SMF.)
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selected shall be government with
relevant government approvals
attached.
Applicable Sectoral cap/ Statutory Applicable sectoral cap as per FEMA
ceiling* 20(R).
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Name of the Global Custodian Name of the Global custodian for the DR
issue
Address of the Global Custodian Address of the Global custodian for the DR
issue.
Date of issue Date on which the DRs have been issued
Country Country in which the DRs have been
issued
Number of DRs issued Number of DRs as issued
Underlying securities Select the underlying securities to the DRs
issued
Conversion Ratio Conversion for the DRs issued. Where the
underlying security is other that capital
instruments i.e. debt or units, conversion
ratio shall be 1:0.
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If Yes , then enter the Name of sponsor
and the address of the sponsor
Whether the DR is listed on an Select Yes or No
International Exchange or trading plaform If Yes, then enter the name of the stock
exchange and the Date of commencement
of trading on the same
Declaration text- I hereby declare that I
have verified the information provided in
Declaration this form and certify that the information
provided is true, complete and correct. In
case of any discrepancy in the above
information, I may be held liable for the
same. These declarations and
submissions are made in compliance to
the Foreign Exchange Management Act,
1999.
Check upon completing all details in the
form and attach other documents, if any.
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Shareholding pattern Particulars Pre- Post-
Transaction Transaction
Value of equity shares (on
fully diluted basis) other
than Foreign Portfolio
Investment and indirect
foreign investment or
Value of Capital
contribution/profit shares
Foreign Portfolio
Investment
Indirect foreign
investment- Value of
equity shares (on fully
diluted basis)
Total
Percentage
Step 4.3: After filling in all details, click on Save and Submit for submitting the form.
“Save as draft” feature: The Business User can also save the draft and submit later, by
filling in all mandatory details in the “Common details” page.
“Reset” feature : This will reset the complete form.
“Back” button: To go back to the Dashboard.
Step 4.4 For subsequent filing of Form DRR: Wherein the Amount raised as in a DRR
issue has not been repatriated in India in one go and is kept abroad. In such cases
wherever the amount is being repatriated in subsequent tranches, for every subsequent
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tranche Form DRR shall be filed within 30 days from the date of remittance as a
subsequent form DRR to the Form DRR as filed at the time of issue of DRs, as below:
Step 4.4.1: Using the left navigation button select File Return and then Single Master
Form.
Step 4.4.2: Select Return Type as Form DRR. If the reference number of the earlier filed
form DRR is known, enter the same in the field Return Reference Number and click on
search return. Or else, enter the From date and search return. Select the initial filed Form
DRR and open the same upon clicking on the reference number.
Step 4.4.3: At the top right select the button “ADD subsequent return”. Enter the amount
Amount repatriated in the current tranche in Rs. No other field needs to be entered. The
values in Total amount repatriated in India and the Amount kept abroad are updated
accordingly. Check the details under the tab “Tranche details”.
Step 4.4.4. Check the declaration and attach the FIRC for the amount repatriated in the
“Other attachments” and click on “Submit” button at top right.
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Form InVi
(Note : For filing form InVI, entity master is not required to be created. The
applicant may directly create Business User.)
Click on the left navigation button and select Single Master Form.
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Step 2 : Click on drop down menu “Return Type”. Select “Form InVI” and click on Add
new return. The user will be taken to form InVi. (As the Business user registration is for
form InVi, only one option of Form InVi is available in the drop down menu.)
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Field Name Description
Application Date Date on which the submission is being
made in form InVi. System date
Name of the Investment Vehicle Name of the investment vehicle receiving
foreign inflow
Type of investment vehicle Select the type of the investment vehicle
from the following drop down menu
Real estate Investment Trust
Infrastructure Investment Trust
Alternate Investment Fund –I
Alternate Investment Fund-II
Alternate Investment Fund-III
Others
(If others is chosen, a separate data entry
field will pop-up. Enter the type of
investment vehicle )
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Total number of foreign investors Enter the total number of foreign investors
till date from which the foreign inflow has
been received in the Investment vehicle.
Total Number of units as issued to the Enter the total number of units as issued
foreign investors so far to all the foreign investors till date,
Country wise inflow Attach a .pdf file (max size 1 MB) with the
following details for the country wise inflow
for the total foreign inflow as received from
various countries :
where ,
Name of the country is the country from
which the foreign inflow is received so far;
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Declaration Check the Declaration text and attach the
declaration in the specified format and submit.
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Format for Declaration
1. We comply with the procedure for receiving foreign inflow as laid down under Foreign
Exchange Management (Transfer or issue of security by person resident outside India)
Regulations, 2017 notified vide Notification No. FEMA 20(R)/2017-RB dated November
07, 2017, as amended from time to time.
2. The foreign inflow is in compliance with Regulation 5 (8) of FEMA 20(R) to be read with
Schedule 8 of FEMA 20(R).
3. The foreign investment received and reported now will be utilized in compliance with
the provision of a Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 (PMLA) and Unlawful
Activities(Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA). We confirm that the investment complies with
the provisions of all applicable Rules and Regulations.
Place:
Date:
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7.Shareholding pattern-An explanation
1. Shareholding pattern details are being obtained with the purpose to ensure that
the foreign investment in an entity is within the permissible foreign investment limit/
sectoral caps/regulatory limits.
2. In the entity master, the companies and LLPs were instructed to provide the latest
shareholding pattern, all inclusive irrespective whether the same is reported or not
reported or acknowledged or not acknowledged.
3. In case where the company or LLP is making a filing in SMF for a past transaction
which was not reported earlier, but the same has been included in the shareholding
pattern provided in the Enitiy master, at the time of reporting the same in SMF, the
shareholding pattern should not change. In such scenarios, the BU, where he is
asked to specify “Whether the change in the shareholding pattern due to this
transaction being reported has already been accounted in the pre transaction
shareholding pattern:” shall select YES. This would ensure that the shareholding
pattern is not affected.
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8.Processing at AD level
Login Procedure
Step 1: Go to the website at https://fed.rbi.org.in
Step 2: Select User type as Bank user and click on radio button for FIRMS. Enter the
username and password as provided by RBI and click on Login. The dashboard for the
AD bank is as below:
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Verifying eKYC for the Business user
Step -1 Using the left navigation button select user verification and then RBI user master.
All pending approvals for eKYC would be displayed.
Step 2: Click on the View Button to see all the details for the Business User.
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Step 3: Download the authority letter using download button.
Step 4: Verify the details as entered with the authority letter. Approve or Reject the
registration accordingly. An email notification would be sent to the applicant accordingly.
AD bank will have 2 working days for verifying the eKYC of the Business User.
Verifying the filed forms
Step 1 : Using the left Navigation button go to File return and then to Approve form
Step 2 : Select the return type, enter the from and to date and select the status as pending
approval and click on search return.
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All form of the return type would be displayed. Select the form as desired. The form will
open up with all details as filed by the Business user along with the Entity details and
Check list.
Step 3: Go through the details as filed by the Business User and verify the same with
attached documents.
Procedure of scrutiny: The checklist provides the details that needs to be verified for
acknowledging the filed return. A set of checklist as applicable to that particular return is
being provided to the AD bank along with the filed form. AD bank is required to check
only those details and if found to be in order, approve the return. In case the Business
user has not provided the details, AD Bank shall reject the form.
It may be noted that there is no provision for resending or attaching any clarification once
the form is submitted. Therefore, AD may take due caution while approving or rejecting
the same.
In exception cases where for the specific reasons the AD needs to refer the form to RBI,
AD may select the Regional Office from the drop down menu, enter the reasons for
referring it to RBI under “remarks” field and click on Send to RBI.
RBI would provide the advice on whether the form be approved or rejected to the AD
bank. The final acknowledgement and rejection would be then made, accordingly, by AD
bank.
AD bank will have only 3 working days for approving or rejecting the form or
sending it to RBI.
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9.Instruction set to AD banks –FIRMS application
1. All business user registration shall be processed within 2 days of receiving the
same. AD bank may not ask for any other document except those prescribed in
the user manual for Business user registration viz., Authority letter, in the format
as given in the user manual for SMF-FIRMS and the PAN card of the Business
user.
2. Multiple rejections may be avoided. Guide your customers appropriately for the
same.
3. All forms filed in the SMF shall be processed within 3 days of receiving the same.
4. While scrutinizing the form, the AD shall check the shareholding pattern and
compliance with the applicable sectoral cap.
5. AD shall not forward the application to the Regional office (RO), except for the
indicated reasons i.e. delay in filing, excess remittance, shortfall in remittance and
entity under investigation.
6. If the form is being filed with delay, AD shall not reject the application for not
attaching the delay letter. Such application may be forwarded to the respective
Regional office for advice on Late Submission Fee (LSF).
8. While approving any return in the form, the AD bank may mention the following in
the remarks :
Name of the applicant
Name of the investee company
Date of issue/ date of transfer (as per the return)
Total amount of consideration in Rs
9. AD Bank may read the user manuals as hosted on the FIRMS website. The AD
bank may appoint a nodal in charge who would be responsible for overseeing and
sensitizing the staff with the working of the new system.
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10. AD bank may take initiatives to familiarize their clients with the new system. They
may provide the contact point details to their customers for resolving queries as
being faced in the FIRMS portal. AD bank shall be the first point of contact for the
customers.
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10.Contact Us
Helpdesk for FIRMS to receive queries from stakeholders regarding entries to be made
in FIRMS.
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