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2 Days Workshop on FEMA
Organized by
The Committee on Economic, Commercial Laws & WTO
&
The Committee for Co-operative and NPO Sectors
Of
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Outbound Investments
Presented by:
Mr. Paresh P. Shah
P.P. Shah & Associates
Chartered Accountants
Email: ppshahandassociates@gmail.com
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OVERVIEW
 History of Outbound Investment & Rationale
 Liberalization and the rationalization
 Automatic Route of Overseas Investment
 Approval Route
 Eligible Entities for Investment
 Other modes of Investment
 Post Approval Compliance
 Disinvestment / Pledge etc.
 Factors Affecting Overseas Investment
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OVERVIEW OF FEMA 120/2004/RB – PART I –
DIRECT INVESMENTS OUTSIDE INDIA
 Regn. 6 – Conditions for Automatic approval
 Regn. 6A – Investments in Agricultural operations overseas
directly or through Overseas Offices
 Regn. 6B – Investment in Equity overseas by a listed Indian
company
 Regn. 6C – Investment by Mutual Funds
 Regn. 7 – Investment by IP in Financial Services
 Regn. 8 – Investment by swap or exchange of shares
 Regn. 9 – Requirements for RBI Approval
 Regn. 9A – Overseas Investments by Regd. Trust / Society
 Regn. 10 – Unique Identification Number
 Regn. 11 – Investment by Capitalization
 Regn. 12 – Export of Goods towards Equity
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OVERVIEW OF FEMA 120/2004/RB – PART I –
DIRECT INVESMENTS OUTSIDE INDIA
 Regn. 13 – Post investment changes / additional
investment in existing JV / WOS
 Regn. 14 – Acquisition through bidding / tender
 Regn. 15 – Obligations of IP
 Regn. 16 – Transfer by way of sale of shares of JV / WOS
 Regn. 17 – Transfer involving write-off
 Regn. 18 – Pledge of shares of JV / WOS
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OVERVIEW OF FEMA 120/2004/RB – PART II –
INVESMENTS ABROAD BY INDIVIDUALS IN INDIA
 Regn. 19 – Prior RBI approval for Proprietory in India to accept
shares
 Regn. 19A – Overseas Investments by Proprietorships /
unregisterd Partnership Firm in India being recognized Star
Export House
 Regn. 20 – Investments by Individuals for acquiring shares as
consideration for professional services rendered
 Regn. 20A - Acquisition or Setting up of a JV or WOS abroad by
resident individual (w.e.f. 5th Aug. 2013)
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OVERVIEW OF FEMA 120/2004/RB – PART III –
OTHER THAN DIRECT INVESTMENTS
 Regn. 21 – Issue of foreign security (FCCB) by person resident
in India
 Regn. 22 – Purchase / acquisition by way of gift / inheritance /
ESOP
 Regn. 23 – Transfer of foreign security by way of pledge by
person resident in India
 Regn. 24 – General permission for acquiring qualification / rights
shares and foreign securities under ADR/GDR linked stock
options schemes
 Regn. 25 – Prior RBI approval for qualification shares in excess
of limits specified under Regn. 24
 Regn. 26 – Investments by Mutual Funds / Venture Cap.Funds
 Regn. 27 – Opening of Demat Accounts with foreign
depositories by Indian Clearing Corporations and Clearing
Members
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AUTOMATIC ROUTE OF INVESTMENT
 Types of Investments
 Who can Invest? What are the conditions?
 How much can be Invested?
 Financial Commitments
 What is Prohibited & Exempted?
 Methods of Investments
 Financial Sector
 Step Down Subsidiary/ies
 International Bid/Offer
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Auto Route-Types of Investments
 Direct Investment outside India Reg.2(e)
 Subscription to the M/A or contribution to the capital of the
foreign entity or by purchase of shares of the foreign entity
either by market purchase or through stock exchange or
through private placement but does not include Portfolio
Investment.
Note: Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares are treated
at par with equity shares and the IP is allowed to undertake
financial commitment based on the exposure to JV by way of
CCPS
 Portfolio Investment
 Not defined under the regulation
 Other Investment
 Not defined under the regulation
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Auto Route-Who can Invest & its
Conditions
 Indian Party
 Companies, Body Corporates, any other
entity notified by the RBI
 Registered Partnership Firms
 Navratna PSUs and Oil Companies
 Agricultural Operations
 Portfolio Investments by Listed Indian
Companies
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Cont’d….
 Conditions
 Bonafide business activity
 IP is not in adverse list
 Remittance through designated Authorized
Dealer
 Filing form ODI on-line as well with the AD
 Unique Identification Number (UIN No.)
 Have filed all the APRs for existing
investments
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Auto Route-How much can be Invested?
 Overall ceiling of the investment: “Financial
Commitment” plus amount in EEFC A/c plus amount
raised via ADR/GDR issue
 Financial commitment of the IP can not be more than
400% of the Net worth of the IP; however, financial
commitment exceeding USD 1 (one) billion (or its
equivalent) in a financial year would require prior
approval of the Reserve Bank
 Net worth: Regn. 2(o)-Paid up capital and free
reserves
 What is Financial Commitment? [Reg.2(f)]
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Auto Route-Financial Commitment
 Financial Commitment Reg.2(f):
Amount of Direct Investment by way of contribution
to the equity and loan and 100% of guarantees
issued by an IP to or on behalf of its overseas JVC or
WOS.
 Contribution to Equity can be by
 Cash contributions or
 Purchase of Shares or by Capitalization of Exports and
Repatriable Entitlements
 Swap of IP’s shares or
 ADR GDR Swap
 Loan to Overseas Entity
 Guarantees to or on behalf of overseas entity
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Auto Route-Financial Commitment (con’t)
 Guarantees to or on behalf of overseas entity
 Cannot be open-ended; Period & amount to be
specified
 Corporate guarantees only
 In case of performance guarantees by IP, 50% is
considered for financial commitment; if invocation
leads to breach of ceiling of 400% of net worth of IP,
prior RBI approval is required before remitting funds
from India [Ref: Cir. No. 69 dt. 27/05/2011]
 Bank guarantee issued by a resident bank on behalf
of an overseas JV / WOS of the IP, which is backed
by a counter guarantee / collateral by the IP, shall be
reckoned for computation of the financial
commitment of the IP [Ref: Cir. No. 96 dt. 28/03/2012]
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Auto Route-What is Prohibited &
Exempted?
 Prohibitions:
 Portfolio Investment, Real Estate &
Banking Sector
 Exemptions:
 Investment through RFC A/c
 Bonus issue
 Investment by Persons Resident in India
but not permanently resident in India.
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Auto Route - Methods/Source of
Investments
 Purchase of Foreign Exchange
 EEFC A/c
 ADR-GDR issue
 SWAP of shares of IP
 Capitalization of Exports & Repatriable
Entitlements that are not overdue
 ECB
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Approval Route –
Financial Commitment
 Proposals from the Indian party for undertaking financial
commitment without equity contribution in JV / WOS may be
considered by the Reserve Bank under the approval route
keeping in view the business requirement of the Indian party,
particularly the legal requirement of the host country. AD banks
may forward proposals from their constituents after ensuring
that the laws of the host country permit incorporation of a
company without equity participation by the Indian party [Ref.
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 96 dt. 28/03/2012)]
 Wherever the laws of the host country permit incorporation of a
company without equity participation by the Indian party, AD
banks may obtain prior approval from the Reserve Bank before
allowing the remittances towards the loan/issue of guarantee
to/on behalf of the overseas JV/WOS
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Approval Route –
Financial Commitment
 Proposals from the IP for creation of charge in the form of
pledge / mortgage / hypothecation on the immovable / movable
property and other financial assets of the IP and their group
companies may be considered by the Reserve Bank under the
approval route within the overall limit fixed (400%) for financial
commitment subject to submission of a ‘No Objection’ by the
Indian Party and their Group companies from their Indian
lenders [Ref. A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 96 dt. 28/03/2012)]
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VALUATIONS
 Purchase of existing company by remittance from India:
> US$ 5 mn: Valuation by SEBI regd. Category I Merchant Banker
or Investment Banker / Merchant Banker registered in host
country
< US$ 5 mn: Valuation by CA / CPA
 Purchase partly or fully through issue of IP's shares:
- Valuation by SEBI regd. Category I Merchant Banker or
Investment Banker / Merchant Banker registered in host country
 ADR/GDR Swap: Valuation by Investment Banker
 Disinvestments - no distinction as to the amount; valuation by
CA / CPA in case of sale of unlisted overseas companies by
private arrangement; No reference to DCF method
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Auto Route-Financial Sector (FS)
 Conditions for investment in Overseas Financial
Services (OFS)
a) Net profit for past 3years from FS activity
b) Registered with Indian Regulatory Authority for
conducting FS activity
c) Obtained approval from Concerned Regulatory
Authority both in India & O/I
d) Fulfilled prudential norms
 Unregulated & Regulated Financial Service in India by
IP
 Only when unregulated IP is engaged in overseas non
financial service sector, conditions of Reg.7 is not
required to be observed
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Overseas Direct Investment by Resident
Individuals
 With effect from August 05, 2013,
 a resident individual (single or in association with
another resident individual or with an ‘Indian
Party’ as defined in the Notification)
 satisfying the criteria as per Schedule V of the
Notification, may make
 overseas direct investment in the equity shares
and compulsorily convertible preference shares of
a Joint Venture (JV) or Wholly Owned Subsidiary
(WOS) outside India
 The limit of overseas direct investment by the resident
individual shall be within the overall limit prescribed by
the Reserve Bank of India under the provisions of
Liberalised Remittance Scheme
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Overseas Direct Investment by Resident
Individuals (con’t)
 Important conditions in Sch. V of Ntf. 120:
 JV or WOS abroad should not be engaged in the real estate
business or banking business or in the business of financial
services activity
 JV or WOS abroad shall be engaged in bonafide business
activity
 JV or WOS not to be located in the countries identified by
the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as "non co-operative
countries and territories" as available on FATF website
www.fatf-gafi.org or as notified by the Reserve Bank
 Investment made out of the balances held in EEFC / RFC
account shall also be restricted to the limit prescribed under
LRS
 JV or WOS shall be an operating entity only and no step
down subsidiary is allowed to be acquired or set up by the
JV or WOS
 For the purpose of making investment under this Schedule,
the valuation shall be as per Regulation 6(6)(a) of this
Notification
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Overseas Direct Investment by Resident
Individuals (con’t)
 Important conditions in Sch. V of Ntf. 120:
 Disinvestment (partially or fully) allowed by way of transfer
/ sale or by way of liquidation / merger of the JV or WOS
 Disinvestment by a resident individual shall be allowed after
one year from the date of making first remittance for
setting up or acquiring the JV or WOS abroadInvestment
made out of the balances held in EEFC / RFC account shall
also be restricted to the limit prescribed under LRS
 Disinvestment proceeds shall be repatriated to India
immediately and in any case not later than 60 days from
the date of disinvestment
 No write off shall be allowed in case of disinvestments by
the resident individuals
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Overseas Direct Investment by Resident
Individuals (con’t)
 Important conditions in Sch. V of Ntf. 120:
 The resident individual, making overseas direct investments
under the provisions of this Schedule, shall submit Part I of
the Form ODI, duly completed, to the designated
authorised dealer, within 30 days of making the remittance
 The obligations as required in terms of Regulation 15 of
Notification 120 shall also apply to the resident individuals
who have set up or acquired a JV or WOS under the
provisions of this Schedule
 The disinvestment by the resident individual may be
reported by the designated AD to the Reserve Bank in Form
ODI Part IV within 30 days of receipt of disinvestment
proceeds
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Eligible Entities for Investment – Important
definitions as per Notification 120
 Sec. 2(e): "Direct investment outside India" means
investment by way of contribution to the capital or
subscription to the Memorandum of Association of a
foreign entity or by way of purchase of existing shares of
a foreign entity either by market purchase or private
placement or through stock exchange, but does not
include portfolio investment
 Sec. 2(m): "Joint Venture (JV)" means a foreign entity
formed, registered or incorporated in accordance with the
laws and regulations of the host country in which the
Indian party makes a direct investment
 Sec. 2(q): "Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS)" means a
foreign entity formed, registered or incorporated in
accordance with the laws and regulations of the host
country, whose entire capital is held by the Indian party
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Eligible Entities for Investment (con’t)
 ‘Foreign entity’ is not defined
 But from aforesaid definitions, it is one that is formed,
registered or incorporated in accordance with laws of host
country
 So can a foreign Proprietorship, Partnership Firm, LLP,
Trust be considered as ‘Foreign Entity’?
 As per definition of ‘Direct investment outside India’,
investment has to be by way of purchase of shares; hence
foreign entity must have Share Capital
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Is Foreign Trust an eligible Entity for ODI?
 Trust is not a ‘Person’ as defined in Sec. 2(u) of FEMA,
1999
 Trust is not a ‘Person’ as defined in Sec. 2(31) of Income –
Tax Act, 1961
 An overseas Trust may be formed or registered in
accordance with laws of host country
 However, can it be regarded as eligible ‘Foreign Entity’ for
overseas direct investment?
 No, as it does not have shares which can be purchased by
the Indian Party
 An Indian Trust, however, is permitted to make overseas
direct investment under approval route
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Other types of Entities – Whether Eligible
Entities or not for ODI
 AOP / BOI / Artificial Juridical Person:
 Not defined in FEMA
 But included as Persons in Sec. 2(u) of FEMA
1999 and in Sec. 2(31) of Income-Tax Act, 1961
 AOP / BOI included in ‘Person’ in General
Clauses Act, 1897
 Trust is not AOP / BOI
 Artificial Juridical Persons such as Board of Directors
of a Company or Managing Committee of a Society
are recognized only for the purpose of the relevant
Statute/s
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Eligible Entities - Auto Route - Step Down
Subsidiary/ies
 It has to be SPV? meaning of SPV
 It is permitted only for the purpose of
investment
 Other Cases-Regulation 13-
Diversification of activity, step down
subsidiary and alteration of
shareholding pattern due to local laws
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Eligible Entities - Auto Route – Oil Sector
 Branch of an Indian Party
 Investments in unincorporated entities
overseas in oil sector by Navratna PSUs
without any limit
 Investments in unincorporated entities
overseas in oil sector by other Indian
Companies up to 400% of its net worth
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Eligible Entities - Auto Route - Telecom
Sector
 Indian Companies can participate in a
consortium with international operators
to construct & maintain submarine
cable systems on co-ownership basis
 Above is subject to necessary license
from DOT to install, operate & maintain
International Long Distance Services.
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Auto Route-International Bid/Offer
 Applicable in case of bidding or tender
 Remittance towards earnest money/bid
bond guarantee
 Successful bid/tender may result into
Auto/Approval route.
 Form ODI to be filed to AD within 30
days of remittance or Application to RBI
is required.
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APPROVAL ROUTE
 Where IPs’ not able to comply with Reg.6(2)
 Individuals (other than through LRS) & Proprietory
Business
 Unregistered Partnership Firms
 Star Export House - Proprietory business and
Unregistered Firms
 Societies & Trust in mfg/education/hospitals
 Oil & Energy Sector (Other than Navratna PSU) by
Indian Companies in excess of 400%
 Investment in Pakistan [Ref: Cir. No. 25 dt.07/09/2012]
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Approval Route-Proprietory Concern
 Individual as a proprietory concern
 Capitalisation only up to 50% of the
fees to be realized but not exceeding
10% of the capital of the Foreign
Company
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Approval Route-Individual (other than
through LRS)
 Professional fees are receivable
 Factors considered by RBI, Credentials, Net worth,
Nature of the profession, Forex earnings, Financial &
Business track record, likely benefits to the country in
forex
 However, general permission is granted to resident
individuals to acquire shares of a foreign entity in
part / full consideration of professional services
rendered to the foreign company or in lieu of
Director’s remuneration within the overall ceiling
prescribed for the resident individuals under the
Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS) in force at the
time of acquisition [Ref: Cir No. 97 dt. 28/03/2012]
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Approval Route-Star Exporters
 Recognized Star Exporters
 Proven track record & Export performance
 Proprietors & Unregistered Firms
 DGFT recognized Star Export House
 KYC & not in the Adverse notice of the
Regulatory Authority in India
 Lower of 10% of Average export realisation
for 3 years or 200% of Net Owned Funds
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Approval Route-Societies & Trust
 Registration & Operational for at least
3years
 Approval by Trustees & object as per
Trust deed.
 KYC by Bank & no Adverse notice of
Regulatory Authorities
 AD should ensure that Special License if
any required from MoH GoI or Local
Authority, is obtained
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Approval Route-Oil & Natural
Resource Sector
 Oil, Gas, Coal & Mineral Ores
 Over 400% of the Net worth
 Unincorporated Sector Overseas or
otherwise Overseas Company
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Reporting requirements – Filing by
Indian Party
 Physical filing of Form ODI with AD
 Under Approval route, physical
application to be submitted to RBI
through AD in addition to on-line
reporting of Part I by AD
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Reporting requirements – Filing by
Authorized Dealer
 On-line reporting of ODI forms by Centralized
Unit / Nodal Office of AD Category – I banks
mandatory w.e.f. 2nd March, 2010 of Parts I,
II & III
 Enables on-line generation of UIN,
acknowledgement of remittance/s and filing
of Annual Performance Reports
 Physical filing by IP with AD also continues
 Under Approval route, physical application to
be submitted to RBI by AD in addition to on-
line reporting of Part I by AD
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Reporting requirements –
Disinvestments
 Disinvestment Report to be filed physically in
cases by AD with RBI
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POST APPROVAL COMPLIANCE
 Obtaining Share Certificate
 Submission of Documents to AD
 Audit of the Accounts
 Furnishing the Report of Performance
 Furnishing the Report of Disinvestment
& Liquidation if any
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Reporting requirements – Annual
Performance Report
 Annual Performance Report (APR) in Form ODI Part III in
respect of each JV or WOS outside India to be submitted to RBI
on or before the 30th of June each year and has to be based on
the latest audited annual accounts of the JV / WOS, unless
specifically exempted by the RBI
 If the law of the host country does not mandatorily require
auditing of the books of accounts of JV / WOS, the APR may be
submitted based on the un-audited annual accounts of the JV /
WOS provided:
 a. The Statutory Auditors of the Indian party certifies that
‘The un-audited annual accounts of the JV / WOS reflect the
true and fair picture of the affairs of the JV / WOS’ and
 b. That the un-audited annual accounts of the JV / WOS has
been adopted and ratified by the Board of the Indian party
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Reporting requirements – Annual
Performance Report
 Annual return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) is required
to be submitted directly by all the Indian companies which have
received FDI and/or made FDI abroad (i.e. overseas investment)
in the previous year(s) to RBI by July 15 of every year [Ref: Cir.
No. 133 dt. 20/06/2012]
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DISINVESTMENT
 Disinvestment when transferee is another Resident
– Compliance of Regn.6(2) by transferee
 Disinvestment to PROI - Auto Route applicable if
 Overseas company is a listed company
 Listed Indian Party with 100 Cr. Net worth
 Unlisted Indian Party with total investment not
over US$ 10mn
 Listed Indian Party with less than 100 Cr. Net
worth but also investment is less than US$
10mn
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Disinvestment-Conditions
 Sale is effected through stock exchange
 Valued by CA/CPA if sold through a private
arrangement
 Overseas concern in operation for at least full
year
 All APR & Accounts are filed with the ADs
 IP is not in adverse notice of Regulatory
Authorities in India
 Amount is repatriated not later than 90 days
from date of sale
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Disinvestment - Write-off
 Indian Promoter holding at least 51% capital
of the Overseas Venture
 Listed Indian company can write-off Capital &
repatriable entitlements upto 25% of Equity
investment in the JV/WOS
 Unlisted company can do so with prior
approval
 Report write-off within 30 days of write-off
with copy of Balance Sheet of the overseas JV
/ WOS and projections for next 5 yrs
indicating benefit of write-off
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Form ODI-Extract of Part IV
Whether APRs submitted regularly? (Y/N)
Date of submission and period to which last APR relates: ________
Details of Investment
Equity Loan Guarantees Issued
Details of Remittances
Equity Loan Guarantees Invoked
Changes in the capital Structure since the last APR
Amount Repatriated on disinvestments
Equity Loan Guarantees Issued
Equity Loan
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OTHER MODE OF INVESTMENTS
 Not a direct Investment
 FCCB up to US$ 750mn
 Gift
 Cash less option
 Inheritance
 Foreign Co’s share to the Employee of the Indian
Branch or the Subsidiary Co.
 Qualification Shares for Director within LRS limits
 Right Shares
 Indian Co’s ADR/GDR linked stock option to employee’s
and working directors
 Purchase of shares & securities by Mutual fund and
VCF in India
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KYC & Bank Accounts
 Brief CV of shareholder who are
individuals with identity proof of
Residence
 Bank Reference
 Practice issues
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FACTOR AFFECTING OVERSEAS
INVESTMENT
 General Factors
 Corporate Factors
 Tax Factors
 KYC & Bank Accounts
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General Factors
 The selection of the most suitable jurisdiction for either
international trade or investment can often be difficult and requires
very careful consideration. It is important to select a jurisdiction
that is well suited to specific corporate and personal needs and it
should meet the following criteria :-
1) Political and Economic Stability
2) Legislation
3) Basic Desirable Corporate Characteristics
4) Professional Infrastructure
5) Comparison of Company Law
6) Time Zone
7) Market globalization and deregulation
8) The Internationalization of business
9) The lifting of trade barriers
10) A trend towards steady global economic growth
11) Global relaxation of foreign exchange controls
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Corporate Factors
1. Limited Liability
2. Directors liability [local]- directors are generally responsible for
the acts of a company and its beneficial owners
3. Minimal or optional statutory filing obligation
4. Nominee shareholders allowed
5. The availability of bearer shares
6. Disclosure of beneficial ownership
7. Low capital requirements
8. Directors and/or shareholders meetings anywhere in the world
9. Audit requirements – optional or mandatory
10. On shore/Off shore business – facility
11. Redomiciliation
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Tax Factors
1. To be relatively simple to set up and operate
2. To rely only upon a provision or an interpretation accepted by
the revenues
3. Credible commercial basis
4. To make possible a full reporting of all income and expenses
and audited accounts
5. To avoid the use of a objectionable/ blacklisted device or
location
6. Usually, to result in the payment of some tax, though
significantly less tax under the structure than would be
payable if it was not used
7. Double Taxation Agreements
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BRANCH VS SUBSIDIARY
KEY FACTORS
Key Factor Branch Subsidiary
Liability Of parent company as branch
is not a distinct legal entity
Of subsidiary; limited to the
extent of its paid-up capital
Territory of
operation
Normally restricted by local
jurisdictions
Generally, wider area of
operation
Registration Comprehensive details of
parent company required
Subsidiary is regulated
Set-off of
losses
Can be set-off by parent
company in its tax return
In most cases, set-off by parent
company may not be possible
Taxation Parent company can take tax
credit for taxes paid by branch
Subsidiary itself taxed as
corporation being a distinct
entity
Remittances Branch may not pay taxes on
remittances
Subsidiary would have to pay
witholding tax on dividends
Tax Credit No Yes
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Fema Investments outside india 20.12.2014

  • 1. P. P. Shah & Associates 1 2 Days Workshop on FEMA Organized by The Committee on Economic, Commercial Laws & WTO & The Committee for Co-operative and NPO Sectors Of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Outbound Investments Presented by: Mr. Paresh P. Shah P.P. Shah & Associates Chartered Accountants Email: ppshahandassociates@gmail.com 20th Dec. 2014
  • 2. P. P. Shah & Associates 2 OVERVIEW  History of Outbound Investment & Rationale  Liberalization and the rationalization  Automatic Route of Overseas Investment  Approval Route  Eligible Entities for Investment  Other modes of Investment  Post Approval Compliance  Disinvestment / Pledge etc.  Factors Affecting Overseas Investment 20th Dec. 2014
  • 3. OVERVIEW OF FEMA 120/2004/RB – PART I – DIRECT INVESMENTS OUTSIDE INDIA  Regn. 6 – Conditions for Automatic approval  Regn. 6A – Investments in Agricultural operations overseas directly or through Overseas Offices  Regn. 6B – Investment in Equity overseas by a listed Indian company  Regn. 6C – Investment by Mutual Funds  Regn. 7 – Investment by IP in Financial Services  Regn. 8 – Investment by swap or exchange of shares  Regn. 9 – Requirements for RBI Approval  Regn. 9A – Overseas Investments by Regd. Trust / Society  Regn. 10 – Unique Identification Number  Regn. 11 – Investment by Capitalization  Regn. 12 – Export of Goods towards Equity P. P. Shah & Associates 3 20th Dec. 2014
  • 4. OVERVIEW OF FEMA 120/2004/RB – PART I – DIRECT INVESMENTS OUTSIDE INDIA  Regn. 13 – Post investment changes / additional investment in existing JV / WOS  Regn. 14 – Acquisition through bidding / tender  Regn. 15 – Obligations of IP  Regn. 16 – Transfer by way of sale of shares of JV / WOS  Regn. 17 – Transfer involving write-off  Regn. 18 – Pledge of shares of JV / WOS P. P. Shah & Associates 420th Dec. 2014
  • 5. OVERVIEW OF FEMA 120/2004/RB – PART II – INVESMENTS ABROAD BY INDIVIDUALS IN INDIA  Regn. 19 – Prior RBI approval for Proprietory in India to accept shares  Regn. 19A – Overseas Investments by Proprietorships / unregisterd Partnership Firm in India being recognized Star Export House  Regn. 20 – Investments by Individuals for acquiring shares as consideration for professional services rendered  Regn. 20A - Acquisition or Setting up of a JV or WOS abroad by resident individual (w.e.f. 5th Aug. 2013) P. P. Shah & Associates 520th Dec. 2014
  • 6. OVERVIEW OF FEMA 120/2004/RB – PART III – OTHER THAN DIRECT INVESTMENTS  Regn. 21 – Issue of foreign security (FCCB) by person resident in India  Regn. 22 – Purchase / acquisition by way of gift / inheritance / ESOP  Regn. 23 – Transfer of foreign security by way of pledge by person resident in India  Regn. 24 – General permission for acquiring qualification / rights shares and foreign securities under ADR/GDR linked stock options schemes  Regn. 25 – Prior RBI approval for qualification shares in excess of limits specified under Regn. 24  Regn. 26 – Investments by Mutual Funds / Venture Cap.Funds  Regn. 27 – Opening of Demat Accounts with foreign depositories by Indian Clearing Corporations and Clearing Members P. P. Shah & Associates 6 20th Dec. 2014
  • 7. P. P. Shah & Associates 7 AUTOMATIC ROUTE OF INVESTMENT  Types of Investments  Who can Invest? What are the conditions?  How much can be Invested?  Financial Commitments  What is Prohibited & Exempted?  Methods of Investments  Financial Sector  Step Down Subsidiary/ies  International Bid/Offer 20th Dec. 2014
  • 8. P. P. Shah & Associates 8 Auto Route-Types of Investments  Direct Investment outside India Reg.2(e)  Subscription to the M/A or contribution to the capital of the foreign entity or by purchase of shares of the foreign entity either by market purchase or through stock exchange or through private placement but does not include Portfolio Investment. Note: Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares are treated at par with equity shares and the IP is allowed to undertake financial commitment based on the exposure to JV by way of CCPS  Portfolio Investment  Not defined under the regulation  Other Investment  Not defined under the regulation 20th Dec. 2014
  • 9. P. P. Shah & Associates 9 Auto Route-Who can Invest & its Conditions  Indian Party  Companies, Body Corporates, any other entity notified by the RBI  Registered Partnership Firms  Navratna PSUs and Oil Companies  Agricultural Operations  Portfolio Investments by Listed Indian Companies 20th Dec. 2014
  • 10. P. P. Shah & Associates 10 Cont’d….  Conditions  Bonafide business activity  IP is not in adverse list  Remittance through designated Authorized Dealer  Filing form ODI on-line as well with the AD  Unique Identification Number (UIN No.)  Have filed all the APRs for existing investments 20th Dec. 2014
  • 11. P. P. Shah & Associates 11 Auto Route-How much can be Invested?  Overall ceiling of the investment: “Financial Commitment” plus amount in EEFC A/c plus amount raised via ADR/GDR issue  Financial commitment of the IP can not be more than 400% of the Net worth of the IP; however, financial commitment exceeding USD 1 (one) billion (or its equivalent) in a financial year would require prior approval of the Reserve Bank  Net worth: Regn. 2(o)-Paid up capital and free reserves  What is Financial Commitment? [Reg.2(f)] 20th Dec. 2014
  • 12. P. P. Shah & Associates 12 Auto Route-Financial Commitment  Financial Commitment Reg.2(f): Amount of Direct Investment by way of contribution to the equity and loan and 100% of guarantees issued by an IP to or on behalf of its overseas JVC or WOS.  Contribution to Equity can be by  Cash contributions or  Purchase of Shares or by Capitalization of Exports and Repatriable Entitlements  Swap of IP’s shares or  ADR GDR Swap  Loan to Overseas Entity  Guarantees to or on behalf of overseas entity 20th Dec. 2014
  • 13. P. P. Shah & Associates 13 Auto Route-Financial Commitment (con’t)  Guarantees to or on behalf of overseas entity  Cannot be open-ended; Period & amount to be specified  Corporate guarantees only  In case of performance guarantees by IP, 50% is considered for financial commitment; if invocation leads to breach of ceiling of 400% of net worth of IP, prior RBI approval is required before remitting funds from India [Ref: Cir. No. 69 dt. 27/05/2011]  Bank guarantee issued by a resident bank on behalf of an overseas JV / WOS of the IP, which is backed by a counter guarantee / collateral by the IP, shall be reckoned for computation of the financial commitment of the IP [Ref: Cir. No. 96 dt. 28/03/2012] 20th Dec. 2014
  • 14. P. P. Shah & Associates 14 Auto Route-What is Prohibited & Exempted?  Prohibitions:  Portfolio Investment, Real Estate & Banking Sector  Exemptions:  Investment through RFC A/c  Bonus issue  Investment by Persons Resident in India but not permanently resident in India. 20th Dec. 2014
  • 15. P. P. Shah & Associates 15 Auto Route - Methods/Source of Investments  Purchase of Foreign Exchange  EEFC A/c  ADR-GDR issue  SWAP of shares of IP  Capitalization of Exports & Repatriable Entitlements that are not overdue  ECB 20th Dec. 2014
  • 16. P. P. Shah & Associates 16 Approval Route – Financial Commitment  Proposals from the Indian party for undertaking financial commitment without equity contribution in JV / WOS may be considered by the Reserve Bank under the approval route keeping in view the business requirement of the Indian party, particularly the legal requirement of the host country. AD banks may forward proposals from their constituents after ensuring that the laws of the host country permit incorporation of a company without equity participation by the Indian party [Ref. A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 96 dt. 28/03/2012)]  Wherever the laws of the host country permit incorporation of a company without equity participation by the Indian party, AD banks may obtain prior approval from the Reserve Bank before allowing the remittances towards the loan/issue of guarantee to/on behalf of the overseas JV/WOS 20th Dec. 2014
  • 17. P. P. Shah & Associates 17 Approval Route – Financial Commitment  Proposals from the IP for creation of charge in the form of pledge / mortgage / hypothecation on the immovable / movable property and other financial assets of the IP and their group companies may be considered by the Reserve Bank under the approval route within the overall limit fixed (400%) for financial commitment subject to submission of a ‘No Objection’ by the Indian Party and their Group companies from their Indian lenders [Ref. A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 96 dt. 28/03/2012)] 20th Dec. 2014
  • 18. P. P. Shah & Associates 18 VALUATIONS  Purchase of existing company by remittance from India: > US$ 5 mn: Valuation by SEBI regd. Category I Merchant Banker or Investment Banker / Merchant Banker registered in host country < US$ 5 mn: Valuation by CA / CPA  Purchase partly or fully through issue of IP's shares: - Valuation by SEBI regd. Category I Merchant Banker or Investment Banker / Merchant Banker registered in host country  ADR/GDR Swap: Valuation by Investment Banker  Disinvestments - no distinction as to the amount; valuation by CA / CPA in case of sale of unlisted overseas companies by private arrangement; No reference to DCF method 20th Dec. 2014
  • 19. P. P. Shah & Associates 19 Auto Route-Financial Sector (FS)  Conditions for investment in Overseas Financial Services (OFS) a) Net profit for past 3years from FS activity b) Registered with Indian Regulatory Authority for conducting FS activity c) Obtained approval from Concerned Regulatory Authority both in India & O/I d) Fulfilled prudential norms  Unregulated & Regulated Financial Service in India by IP  Only when unregulated IP is engaged in overseas non financial service sector, conditions of Reg.7 is not required to be observed 20th Dec. 2014
  • 20. P. P. Shah & Associates 20 Overseas Direct Investment by Resident Individuals  With effect from August 05, 2013,  a resident individual (single or in association with another resident individual or with an ‘Indian Party’ as defined in the Notification)  satisfying the criteria as per Schedule V of the Notification, may make  overseas direct investment in the equity shares and compulsorily convertible preference shares of a Joint Venture (JV) or Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) outside India  The limit of overseas direct investment by the resident individual shall be within the overall limit prescribed by the Reserve Bank of India under the provisions of Liberalised Remittance Scheme 20th Dec. 2014
  • 21. P. P. Shah & Associates 21 Overseas Direct Investment by Resident Individuals (con’t)  Important conditions in Sch. V of Ntf. 120:  JV or WOS abroad should not be engaged in the real estate business or banking business or in the business of financial services activity  JV or WOS abroad shall be engaged in bonafide business activity  JV or WOS not to be located in the countries identified by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as "non co-operative countries and territories" as available on FATF website www.fatf-gafi.org or as notified by the Reserve Bank  Investment made out of the balances held in EEFC / RFC account shall also be restricted to the limit prescribed under LRS  JV or WOS shall be an operating entity only and no step down subsidiary is allowed to be acquired or set up by the JV or WOS  For the purpose of making investment under this Schedule, the valuation shall be as per Regulation 6(6)(a) of this Notification 20th Dec. 2014
  • 22. P. P. Shah & Associates 22 Overseas Direct Investment by Resident Individuals (con’t)  Important conditions in Sch. V of Ntf. 120:  Disinvestment (partially or fully) allowed by way of transfer / sale or by way of liquidation / merger of the JV or WOS  Disinvestment by a resident individual shall be allowed after one year from the date of making first remittance for setting up or acquiring the JV or WOS abroadInvestment made out of the balances held in EEFC / RFC account shall also be restricted to the limit prescribed under LRS  Disinvestment proceeds shall be repatriated to India immediately and in any case not later than 60 days from the date of disinvestment  No write off shall be allowed in case of disinvestments by the resident individuals 20th Dec. 2014
  • 23. P. P. Shah & Associates 23 Overseas Direct Investment by Resident Individuals (con’t)  Important conditions in Sch. V of Ntf. 120:  The resident individual, making overseas direct investments under the provisions of this Schedule, shall submit Part I of the Form ODI, duly completed, to the designated authorised dealer, within 30 days of making the remittance  The obligations as required in terms of Regulation 15 of Notification 120 shall also apply to the resident individuals who have set up or acquired a JV or WOS under the provisions of this Schedule  The disinvestment by the resident individual may be reported by the designated AD to the Reserve Bank in Form ODI Part IV within 30 days of receipt of disinvestment proceeds 20th Dec. 2014
  • 24. P. P. Shah & Associates 24 Eligible Entities for Investment – Important definitions as per Notification 120  Sec. 2(e): "Direct investment outside India" means investment by way of contribution to the capital or subscription to the Memorandum of Association of a foreign entity or by way of purchase of existing shares of a foreign entity either by market purchase or private placement or through stock exchange, but does not include portfolio investment  Sec. 2(m): "Joint Venture (JV)" means a foreign entity formed, registered or incorporated in accordance with the laws and regulations of the host country in which the Indian party makes a direct investment  Sec. 2(q): "Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS)" means a foreign entity formed, registered or incorporated in accordance with the laws and regulations of the host country, whose entire capital is held by the Indian party 20th Dec. 2014
  • 25. P. P. Shah & Associates 25 Eligible Entities for Investment (con’t)  ‘Foreign entity’ is not defined  But from aforesaid definitions, it is one that is formed, registered or incorporated in accordance with laws of host country  So can a foreign Proprietorship, Partnership Firm, LLP, Trust be considered as ‘Foreign Entity’?  As per definition of ‘Direct investment outside India’, investment has to be by way of purchase of shares; hence foreign entity must have Share Capital 20th Dec. 2014
  • 26. P. P. Shah & Associates 26 Is Foreign Trust an eligible Entity for ODI?  Trust is not a ‘Person’ as defined in Sec. 2(u) of FEMA, 1999  Trust is not a ‘Person’ as defined in Sec. 2(31) of Income – Tax Act, 1961  An overseas Trust may be formed or registered in accordance with laws of host country  However, can it be regarded as eligible ‘Foreign Entity’ for overseas direct investment?  No, as it does not have shares which can be purchased by the Indian Party  An Indian Trust, however, is permitted to make overseas direct investment under approval route 20th Dec. 2014
  • 27. P. P. Shah & Associates 27 Other types of Entities – Whether Eligible Entities or not for ODI  AOP / BOI / Artificial Juridical Person:  Not defined in FEMA  But included as Persons in Sec. 2(u) of FEMA 1999 and in Sec. 2(31) of Income-Tax Act, 1961  AOP / BOI included in ‘Person’ in General Clauses Act, 1897  Trust is not AOP / BOI  Artificial Juridical Persons such as Board of Directors of a Company or Managing Committee of a Society are recognized only for the purpose of the relevant Statute/s 20th Dec. 2014
  • 28. P. P. Shah & Associates 28 Eligible Entities - Auto Route - Step Down Subsidiary/ies  It has to be SPV? meaning of SPV  It is permitted only for the purpose of investment  Other Cases-Regulation 13- Diversification of activity, step down subsidiary and alteration of shareholding pattern due to local laws 20th Dec. 2014
  • 29. P. P. Shah & Associates 29 Eligible Entities - Auto Route – Oil Sector  Branch of an Indian Party  Investments in unincorporated entities overseas in oil sector by Navratna PSUs without any limit  Investments in unincorporated entities overseas in oil sector by other Indian Companies up to 400% of its net worth 20th Dec. 2014
  • 30. P. P. Shah & Associates 30 Eligible Entities - Auto Route - Telecom Sector  Indian Companies can participate in a consortium with international operators to construct & maintain submarine cable systems on co-ownership basis  Above is subject to necessary license from DOT to install, operate & maintain International Long Distance Services. 20th Dec. 2014
  • 31. P. P. Shah & Associates 31 Auto Route-International Bid/Offer  Applicable in case of bidding or tender  Remittance towards earnest money/bid bond guarantee  Successful bid/tender may result into Auto/Approval route.  Form ODI to be filed to AD within 30 days of remittance or Application to RBI is required. 20th Dec. 2014
  • 32. P. P. Shah & Associates 32 APPROVAL ROUTE  Where IPs’ not able to comply with Reg.6(2)  Individuals (other than through LRS) & Proprietory Business  Unregistered Partnership Firms  Star Export House - Proprietory business and Unregistered Firms  Societies & Trust in mfg/education/hospitals  Oil & Energy Sector (Other than Navratna PSU) by Indian Companies in excess of 400%  Investment in Pakistan [Ref: Cir. No. 25 dt.07/09/2012] 20th Dec. 2014
  • 33. P. P. Shah & Associates 33 Approval Route-Proprietory Concern  Individual as a proprietory concern  Capitalisation only up to 50% of the fees to be realized but not exceeding 10% of the capital of the Foreign Company 20th Dec. 2014
  • 34. P. P. Shah & Associates 34 Approval Route-Individual (other than through LRS)  Professional fees are receivable  Factors considered by RBI, Credentials, Net worth, Nature of the profession, Forex earnings, Financial & Business track record, likely benefits to the country in forex  However, general permission is granted to resident individuals to acquire shares of a foreign entity in part / full consideration of professional services rendered to the foreign company or in lieu of Director’s remuneration within the overall ceiling prescribed for the resident individuals under the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS) in force at the time of acquisition [Ref: Cir No. 97 dt. 28/03/2012] 20th Dec. 2014
  • 35. P. P. Shah & Associates 35 Approval Route-Star Exporters  Recognized Star Exporters  Proven track record & Export performance  Proprietors & Unregistered Firms  DGFT recognized Star Export House  KYC & not in the Adverse notice of the Regulatory Authority in India  Lower of 10% of Average export realisation for 3 years or 200% of Net Owned Funds 20th Dec. 2014
  • 36. P. P. Shah & Associates 36 Approval Route-Societies & Trust  Registration & Operational for at least 3years  Approval by Trustees & object as per Trust deed.  KYC by Bank & no Adverse notice of Regulatory Authorities  AD should ensure that Special License if any required from MoH GoI or Local Authority, is obtained 20th Dec. 2014
  • 37. P. P. Shah & Associates 37 Approval Route-Oil & Natural Resource Sector  Oil, Gas, Coal & Mineral Ores  Over 400% of the Net worth  Unincorporated Sector Overseas or otherwise Overseas Company 20th Dec. 2014
  • 38. P. P. Shah & Associates 38 Reporting requirements – Filing by Indian Party  Physical filing of Form ODI with AD  Under Approval route, physical application to be submitted to RBI through AD in addition to on-line reporting of Part I by AD 20th Dec. 2014
  • 39. P. P. Shah & Associates 39 Reporting requirements – Filing by Authorized Dealer  On-line reporting of ODI forms by Centralized Unit / Nodal Office of AD Category – I banks mandatory w.e.f. 2nd March, 2010 of Parts I, II & III  Enables on-line generation of UIN, acknowledgement of remittance/s and filing of Annual Performance Reports  Physical filing by IP with AD also continues  Under Approval route, physical application to be submitted to RBI by AD in addition to on- line reporting of Part I by AD 20th Dec. 2014
  • 40. P. P. Shah & Associates 40 Reporting requirements – Disinvestments  Disinvestment Report to be filed physically in cases by AD with RBI 20th Dec. 2014
  • 41. P. P. Shah & Associates 41 POST APPROVAL COMPLIANCE  Obtaining Share Certificate  Submission of Documents to AD  Audit of the Accounts  Furnishing the Report of Performance  Furnishing the Report of Disinvestment & Liquidation if any 20th Dec. 2014
  • 42. P. P. Shah & Associates 42 Reporting requirements – Annual Performance Report  Annual Performance Report (APR) in Form ODI Part III in respect of each JV or WOS outside India to be submitted to RBI on or before the 30th of June each year and has to be based on the latest audited annual accounts of the JV / WOS, unless specifically exempted by the RBI  If the law of the host country does not mandatorily require auditing of the books of accounts of JV / WOS, the APR may be submitted based on the un-audited annual accounts of the JV / WOS provided:  a. The Statutory Auditors of the Indian party certifies that ‘The un-audited annual accounts of the JV / WOS reflect the true and fair picture of the affairs of the JV / WOS’ and  b. That the un-audited annual accounts of the JV / WOS has been adopted and ratified by the Board of the Indian party 20th Dec. 2014
  • 43. P. P. Shah & Associates 43 Reporting requirements – Annual Performance Report  Annual return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) is required to be submitted directly by all the Indian companies which have received FDI and/or made FDI abroad (i.e. overseas investment) in the previous year(s) to RBI by July 15 of every year [Ref: Cir. No. 133 dt. 20/06/2012] 20th Dec. 2014
  • 44. P. P. Shah & Associates 44 DISINVESTMENT  Disinvestment when transferee is another Resident – Compliance of Regn.6(2) by transferee  Disinvestment to PROI - Auto Route applicable if  Overseas company is a listed company  Listed Indian Party with 100 Cr. Net worth  Unlisted Indian Party with total investment not over US$ 10mn  Listed Indian Party with less than 100 Cr. Net worth but also investment is less than US$ 10mn 20th Dec. 2014
  • 45. P. P. Shah & Associates 45 Disinvestment-Conditions  Sale is effected through stock exchange  Valued by CA/CPA if sold through a private arrangement  Overseas concern in operation for at least full year  All APR & Accounts are filed with the ADs  IP is not in adverse notice of Regulatory Authorities in India  Amount is repatriated not later than 90 days from date of sale 20th Dec. 2014
  • 46. P. P. Shah & Associates 46 Disinvestment - Write-off  Indian Promoter holding at least 51% capital of the Overseas Venture  Listed Indian company can write-off Capital & repatriable entitlements upto 25% of Equity investment in the JV/WOS  Unlisted company can do so with prior approval  Report write-off within 30 days of write-off with copy of Balance Sheet of the overseas JV / WOS and projections for next 5 yrs indicating benefit of write-off 20th Dec. 2014
  • 47. P. P. Shah & Associates 47 Form ODI-Extract of Part IV Whether APRs submitted regularly? (Y/N) Date of submission and period to which last APR relates: ________ Details of Investment Equity Loan Guarantees Issued Details of Remittances Equity Loan Guarantees Invoked Changes in the capital Structure since the last APR Amount Repatriated on disinvestments Equity Loan Guarantees Issued Equity Loan 20th Dec. 2014
  • 48. P. P. Shah & Associates 48 OTHER MODE OF INVESTMENTS  Not a direct Investment  FCCB up to US$ 750mn  Gift  Cash less option  Inheritance  Foreign Co’s share to the Employee of the Indian Branch or the Subsidiary Co.  Qualification Shares for Director within LRS limits  Right Shares  Indian Co’s ADR/GDR linked stock option to employee’s and working directors  Purchase of shares & securities by Mutual fund and VCF in India 20th Dec. 2014
  • 49. P. P. Shah & Associates 49 KYC & Bank Accounts  Brief CV of shareholder who are individuals with identity proof of Residence  Bank Reference  Practice issues 20th Dec. 2014
  • 50. P. P. Shah & Associates 50 FACTOR AFFECTING OVERSEAS INVESTMENT  General Factors  Corporate Factors  Tax Factors  KYC & Bank Accounts 20th Dec. 2014
  • 51. P. P. Shah & Associates 51 General Factors  The selection of the most suitable jurisdiction for either international trade or investment can often be difficult and requires very careful consideration. It is important to select a jurisdiction that is well suited to specific corporate and personal needs and it should meet the following criteria :- 1) Political and Economic Stability 2) Legislation 3) Basic Desirable Corporate Characteristics 4) Professional Infrastructure 5) Comparison of Company Law 6) Time Zone 7) Market globalization and deregulation 8) The Internationalization of business 9) The lifting of trade barriers 10) A trend towards steady global economic growth 11) Global relaxation of foreign exchange controls 20th Dec. 2014
  • 52. P. P. Shah & Associates 52 Corporate Factors 1. Limited Liability 2. Directors liability [local]- directors are generally responsible for the acts of a company and its beneficial owners 3. Minimal or optional statutory filing obligation 4. Nominee shareholders allowed 5. The availability of bearer shares 6. Disclosure of beneficial ownership 7. Low capital requirements 8. Directors and/or shareholders meetings anywhere in the world 9. Audit requirements – optional or mandatory 10. On shore/Off shore business – facility 11. Redomiciliation 20th Dec. 2014
  • 53. P. P. Shah & Associates 53 Tax Factors 1. To be relatively simple to set up and operate 2. To rely only upon a provision or an interpretation accepted by the revenues 3. Credible commercial basis 4. To make possible a full reporting of all income and expenses and audited accounts 5. To avoid the use of a objectionable/ blacklisted device or location 6. Usually, to result in the payment of some tax, though significantly less tax under the structure than would be payable if it was not used 7. Double Taxation Agreements 20th Dec. 2014
  • 54. P. P. Shah & Associates 54 BRANCH VS SUBSIDIARY KEY FACTORS Key Factor Branch Subsidiary Liability Of parent company as branch is not a distinct legal entity Of subsidiary; limited to the extent of its paid-up capital Territory of operation Normally restricted by local jurisdictions Generally, wider area of operation Registration Comprehensive details of parent company required Subsidiary is regulated Set-off of losses Can be set-off by parent company in its tax return In most cases, set-off by parent company may not be possible Taxation Parent company can take tax credit for taxes paid by branch Subsidiary itself taxed as corporation being a distinct entity Remittances Branch may not pay taxes on remittances Subsidiary would have to pay witholding tax on dividends Tax Credit No Yes 20th Dec. 2014
  • 55. P. P. Shah & Associates 55 Thank You 20th Dec. 2014