FC-TRS
RBI filing reporting transfer of shares between an Indian resident and a person resident outside India.
Filing window
60 days of receipt or remittance of consideration
Regulator
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Regulator
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Deadline
Within 60 days of receipt or remittance of consideration
Penalty
FEMA compounding fees under Section 13: base fee plus 0...
Legal basis
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
What is FC-TRS?
RBI filing reporting transfer of shares between an Indian resident and a person resident outside India.
- +Indian companies with foreign shareholders
- +Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of foreign parents
- +Foreign-owned GCCs operating in India
Statutory basis
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
Section 6 read with FEMA (NDI) Rules, 2019
Rule reference
Rule 4 of FEMA Non-Debt Instruments Rules, 2019
Enforced by
Reserve Bank of India (RBI), through FIRMS portal
Citations are editorially curated. Always verify current applicability with qualified Indian counsel before acting on a specific matter.
The stake
Filing window for FC-TRS. Skipping or mishandling this compliance carries direct financial and operational consequences.
Why FC-TRS matters for your GCC
FC-TRS is a cross-border RBI requirement for foreign-owned Indian entities and GCCs. Missing the within 60 days of receipt or remittance of consideration obligation triggers fema compounding fees under section 13: base fee plus 0, and downstream filings or transactions may be blocked until rectification. Most foreign parents discover FC-TRS issues only when a downstream transaction surfaces the prior gap, by which point rectification costs and operational delays have grown materially. Proactive handling avoids these cascading consequences.
The 4 ways FC-TRS goes wrong
Real scenarios from real GCC compliance audits. Each one preventable.
Trap 01
Treating FC-TRS as something the AD bank handles when the Indian company is the legal filer
Trap 02
Missing the filing window due to internal delays between finance, banking, and legal teams
Trap 03
Submitting with incorrect supporting documents such as FIRC, KYC, or board resolutions
Trap 04
Discovering the contravention only when attempting a downstream RBI transaction
Done for you
FEMA and RBI Compliance
IRPR Network handles FC-TRS as part of our FEMA and RBI Compliance service, with timely filings, supporting-document validation, citation tracking, and a zero-penalty compliance calendar.
Our workflow
- 01Identify the trigger event in your GCC operations
- 02Prepare and validate the FC-TRS filing or compliance step
- 03Submit to the regulator and obtain acknowledgement
- 04Track in your compliance calendar for ongoing or recurring obligations
Concepts connected to FC-TRS
These terms are filed together, depend on each other, or share regulatory authority.
FEMA and RBI
FC-GPR
RBI filing reporting share allotment to a foreign investor; due within 30 days of allotment.
FEMA and RBI
FEMA
The Indian law governing all cross-border foreign exchange transactions, replacing FERA in 1999.
FEMA and RBI
FDI Automatic Route
FDI route allowing 100 percent foreign investment without prior government or RBI approval, subject to sectoral caps.
Asked about FC-TRS
5 specific questions that GCC operators ask most often, answered with citations to the relevant regulations.
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Explore the serviceQ01What is FC-TRS and who does it apply to?
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RBI filing reporting transfer of shares between an Indian resident and a person resident outside India. For foreign-owned GCCs, FC-TRS applies to indian companies with foreign shareholders. IRPR Network handles FC-TRS as part of our FEMA and RBI Compliance service.
Q02When is FC-TRS due?
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FC-TRS is due within 60 days of receipt or remittance of consideration. Late filing triggers fema compounding fees under section 13: base fee plus 0.
Q03What law governs FC-TRS?
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FC-TRS is governed by Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, specifically Section 6 read with FEMA (NDI) Rules, 2019, read with Rule 4 of FEMA Non-Debt Instruments Rules, 2019. The compliance is enforced by Reserve Bank of India (RBI), through FIRMS portal.
Q04What is the penalty for non-compliance with FC-TRS?
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Non-compliance attracts: FEMA compounding fees under Section 13: base fee plus 0.075 percent per month escalation. Late filing blocks downstream FEMA transactions until rectified. IRPR Network's compliance retainer is designed to prevent these exposures through proactive filing, citation tracking, and a defined compliance calendar.
Q05Who handles FC-TRS for foreign-owned GCCs in India?
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IRPR Network handles FC-TRS end-to-end as part of our FEMA and RBI Compliance service. Our team prepares filings, coordinates with regulators, validates supporting documents, and tracks all related deadlines on a defined compliance calendar.
Handle FC-TRS the right way, the first time.
Book a 30-minute consultation. We will map your FC-TRS obligations alongside every other India compliance for your GCC, on one calendar, one retainer.
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