ODI Compliance
Setting up a subsidiary or joint venture abroad? Overseas Direct Investment rules under FEMA govern structuring, RBI filing, and ongoing reporting for Indian companies investing overseas.
Most ODI qualifies under the automatic route, but certain sectors or structures require RBI approval.
Overseas investment is generally capped as a percentage of the Indian entity's net worth.
Investment must be reported to the RBI via the designated authorized dealer bank.
Ongoing annual reporting (APR) on the overseas entity's performance is mandatory each year.
Cross-border investment, correctly reported.
We confirm whether automatic route applies and calculate your net worth limit.
Investment structure documented for the overseas subsidiary or joint venture.
Investment reported through your bank's authorized dealer branch within the deadline.
APR prepared and filed each year to report the overseas entity's status.
Part of Layer 3 - ComplianceStack, for both setup tracks.
Planning a global-facing structure or overseas subsidiary from the start? We factor ODI rules into your entity design.
Start your setup →Investing overseas for the first time, or missed the APR filing? We check compliance status and file what's due.
Run your diagnostic →Cross-border compliance without the guesswork.
We verify your investment stays within permitted limits before you commit capital abroad.
The annual reporting obligation sits on your compliance calendar alongside domestic filings.
We work directly with your authorized dealer bank to keep filings smooth.
Common questions
Typically capped as a percentage of your net worth per financial year - we calculate the exact limit based on your latest financials.
Non-filing can attract penalties under FEMA and may complicate future overseas investment approvals.
Most investments qualify under the automatic route, but certain sectors, structures, or amounts require prior RBI approval.