FDI Compliance

FCGPR Reporting — FDI Compliance

Report foreign share allotments to RBI on time.

About FCGPR Reporting — FDI Compliance

Form FC-GPR (Foreign Currency – Gross Provisional Return) is the report an Indian company must file with the RBI whenever it issues shares or other eligible instruments to a foreign investor against FDI. It must be filed through the RBI's FIRMS portal within 30 days of allotting the shares, and requires supporting documents such as the FIRC and KYC from the receiving bank, a valuation certificate justifying the share price, and a company-secretary certificate. Accurate and timely FC-GPR filing is critical — delays attract late-submission fees and can complicate future foreign transactions. We prepare and file FC-GPR end to end, ensuring the valuation, documentation and timelines are all in order.

Who needs this

Indian companies that have allotted shares to foreign investors under FDI.

Documents required

The process — step by step

  1. Receive foreign investment through banking channels
  2. Obtain FIRC, KYC and valuation certificate
  3. Allot shares within the prescribed time
  4. File FC-GPR on the FIRMS portal within 30 days
  5. Obtain acknowledgement from RBI

Timeline & fees

Timelines and government fees are indicative and subject to processing by the relevant authority. Approval and its timing are decided by the authority and cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

When must FC-GPR be filed?

Within 30 days of allotting shares to a foreign investor.

Is a valuation certificate mandatory?

Yes. Shares must be priced per RBI valuation norms, supported by a certificate.

What if FC-GPR is filed late?

A late-submission fee applies and repeated delays can invite compounding.

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