FEMA & RBI Filings in Kochi

irpr.network handles fema & rbi filings in Kochi end-to-end — from Kerala state registrations to ongoing monthly compliance. irpr.network reviews your company's cross-border transactions to identify all mandatory FEMA filings. Any missed filings identified for voluntary disclosure or compounding. FC-GPR within 30 days; FLA by 15 July; ongoing monthly/annual filings.

In Kochi, the primary state compliance requirements are: Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 1960 governs working hours (48 hours/week, maximum 10 hours/day), earned leave (12 days per year after 12 months), and mandatory registration with the Labour Commissioner within 30 days of commencement. Kerala Professional Tax: Employees earning ₹20,001–25,000/month pay ₹120/month; ₹25,001–33,333/month pay ₹180/month; ₹33,334 and above pay ₹200/month (₹2,400/year). irpr.network manages all state-level registrations and filings as part of the FEMA & RBI service.

FC-GPR (Foreign Currency Gross Provisional Return) must be filed on the RBI FIRMS portal within 30 days of share allotment when a foreign entity invests equity in an Indian company. Required: FIRC, investor KYC, and a valuation certificate.

The FLA (Foreign Liabilities and Assets) Return must be filed by every company that has received FDI or made overseas investments, by 15 July each year on the FLAIR portal. Missing the deadline attracts ₹10,000 penalty under FEMA.

GCCs providing IT/ITES services to their foreign parent must file SOFTEX declarations on the EDPMS portal within 30 days of invoicing. Non-filing is a FEMA violation that can affect the company's authorised dealer bank relationship.

Form 15CA is a self-declaration and 15CB is a CA certificate required before every remittance from India to a foreign entity. Banks will not process international wire transfers without these documents. Required for dividends, royalties, management fees, and technical service fees.