Workshop in Foreign Exchange Laws
A practical workshop designed to equip law students and professionals with a clear understanding of India’s foreign exchange regulations and cross-border transactional requirements under FEMA. Learn how law firms and in-house legal teams structure, vet, and ensure compliance with foreign investment laws.
Next batch starts: To be announced
Workshop in Foreign Exchange Laws
About the Workshop
This workshop provides a structured and transaction-focused understanding of India’s foreign exchange regime. Participants will explore how the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA), along with key RBI Master Directions, impacts inbound and outbound investments, cross-border transfers, and sector-specific restrictions. The workshop uses real-world illustrations, live drafting, and compliance checklists to build a strong working knowledge of foreign exchange laws as applied in legal practice.
Key Highlights
- End-to-end overview of FEMA and its practical application in corporate and commercial transactions
- Insights into Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) frameworks
- Case studies on regulatory filings, reporting obligations, and structuring foreign investments
- Drafting of key FEMA declarations, FC-GPR, FC-TRS, ODI forms, and shareholder agreements involving foreign parties
- Detailed walkthrough of sectoral caps, and pricing guidelines
- Understanding round-tripping, downstream investment, and layered structures
- Guidance on handling RBI inspections, queries, and post-investment compliance
- Mentorship from professionals with experience in FEMA advisory, transaction structuring, and regulatory compliance
What You'll Learn
- Core framework and objectives of FEMA, 1999
- Sector-wise FDI rules, caps, and approval routes (automatic vs. government)
- Step-by-step process for FDI and ODI transactions including reporting and timelines
- Practical insights into ECB (External Commercial Borrowings) and related instruments
- Key Master Directions: Capital Account, ODI, Compounding, and Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS)
- Structuring of cross-border transactions and drafting of compliance clauses
- Analysis of round-tripping, downstream investment, and layered structures under FEMA
- RBI approval processes and how to handle compounding of contraventions
Key Details
Duration:
1.5 Months
Fees:
INR 15,000 (Inclusive of GST)
Mode:
Online (Live Sessions)
Schedule:
3 Sessions / Week
Start Date:
To be announced