FEMA & RBI Filings in Thiruvananthapuram
FC-GPR, FLA, ECB, 15CA/15CB — all RBI compliance for cross-border operations. irpr.network manages all Kerala state compliance — Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 1960 applies in Thiruvananthapura...
At a Glance
Timeline
FC-GPR within 30 days; FLA by 15 July; ongoing monthly/annual filings
City
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
State PT
Kerala Professional Tax (same as Kochi): Salary ₹20,001–₹25,000/month = ₹120/month; ₹25,001–₹33,333/month = ₹180/month; ₹33,334 and above = ₹200/month (₹2,400/year)
Compliance
FEMA 1999 · RBI FLAIR portal · ECB Framework
30 days
FC-GPR deadline
15 July
FLA Return deadline
₹10,000+
Late filing penalty
100%
Compliance track record
Deliverables
What irpr.network handles for FEMA & RBI in Thiruvananthapuram
FC-GPR filing within 30 days of share allotment (mandatory for FDI)
FLA Return (Foreign Liabilities and Assets) on FLAIR portal by 15 July
FC-TRS filing for secondary transfer of equity shares between non-residents
ECB (External Commercial Borrowing) — Form ECB and ECB-2 monthly reporting
ODI filings for Indian companies investing abroad
Form 15CA and 15CB for every foreign remittance
Annual SOFTEX declarations for software service exports (EDPMS portal)
LRS compliance for individual remittances
RBI correspondence management and compounding application
FEMA audit and risk assessment for new international transactions
Kerala Compliance
Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 1960 applies in Thiruvananthapuram, identical to Kochi. Professional Tax slabs follow the Kerala schedule. Technopark's Single Desk Facilitation Centre provides streamlined setup for IT companies — entity registration, labour compliance, and infrastruct…
Full Kerala guide →Professional Tax — Kerala
Kerala Professional Tax (same as Kochi): Salary ₹20,001–₹25,000/month = ₹120/month; ₹25,001–₹33,333/month = ₹180/month; ₹33,334 and above = ₹200/month (₹2,400/year). PT remitted to the Local Self Government Department by the 15th of the following month. Technopark residents can process PT through Technopark's single-desk system.
IT Zones in Thiruvananthapuram
- Technopark Thiruvananthapuram
- Kerala Technology Innovation Zone
- Inkel Integrated Township
- VSSC Research Campus
Process
How FEMA & RBI Filings works in Thiruvananthapuram
FEMA audit
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 setup
Prepared and filed on RBI FIRMS portal within 30 days of share allotment. FIRC, KYC, and share valuation report prepared.
Annual FLA Return
Balance sheet data as of 31 March compiled and FLA Return filed on FLAIR portal by 15 July.
Remittance compliance
For every foreign payment, Form 15CA prepared and 15CB certified by a CA before the bank processes the remittance.
Ongoing monitoring
FEMA compliance calendar maintained. SOFTEX declarations, ECB-2 monthly reporting, and annual FEMA risk review with updated transaction analysis.
Why irpr.network
FEMA & RBI Filings in Thiruvananthapuram — why choose irpr.network
Thiruvananthapuram is India's only GCC location combining Technopark's mature 350-acre IT infrastructure, ISRO's space technology talent spillover, and Kerala's highest quality technical workforce — making it uniquely compelling for GCCs in space tech, cybersecurity, government IT, and defence electronics that cannot find this rare talent combination anywhere else in India.
Local expertise
Kerala Shops Act, PT, and state-specific compliance
Zero penalties
All statutory deadlines met — SLA-backed
Fast setup
FC-GPR within 30 days; FLA by 15 July; ongoing monthly/annual filings
Full compliance
FEMA 1999 · RBI FLAIR portal
Thiruvananthapuram Snapshot
Talent pool
Kerala's IT capital talent base — 140,000 IT professionals
Salary band
₹4–30 LPA for tech roles
Top sectors
FAQ
FEMA & RBI Filings in Thiruvananthapuram — common questions
How does FEMA & RBI Filings work in Thiruvananthapuram?
irpr.network handles fema & rbi filings in Thiruvananthapuram 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.
What Kerala compliance is required for FEMA & RBI?
In Thiruvananthapuram, the primary state compliance requirements are: Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 1960 applies in Thiruvananthapuram, identical to Kochi. Kerala Professional Tax (same as Kochi): Salary ₹20,001–₹25,000/month = ₹120/month; ₹25,001–₹33,333/month = ₹180/month; ₹33,334 and above = ₹200/month (₹2,400/year). irpr.network manages all state-level registrations and filings as part of the FEMA & RBI service.
What is FC-GPR and when must it be filed?
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.
What is the FLA Return?
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.
What is the SOFTEX declaration?
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.
What are Forms 15CA and 15CB?
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.
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irpr.network handles Kerala compliance end-to-end. FC-GPR within 30 days; FLA by 15 July; ongoing monthly/annual filings.