FLA Return: Applicability, Filing Rules, Due Dates, and Compliance Explained
Foreign investment reporting in India is strictly regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). One of the key annual compliance requirements for entities receiving foreign investment is the FLA Return . This reporting ensures transparency in cross-border financial transactions and helps the government monitor foreign liabilities and assets held by Indian entities. This blog by ASC Group explains everything you need to know about FLA reporting, including applicability, due dates, and filing requirements in a simple and structured manner. What is FLA Return? The FLA Return (Foreign Liabilities and Assets Return) is an annual statement that Indian entities must submit to the RBI. It provides details of: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) received in India Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) made by Indian entities Outstanding foreign liabilities and assets as of the end of the financial year The reporting is done through the RBI’s FLAIR (For...