FEMA, Corporate Law & Investment Structuring Services

India’s fast-evolving economy and regulatory framework require businesses to stay aligned with laws such as the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999, The Companies Act, 2013, and related regulations. At DLS & Associates LLP, we offer end-to-end advisory and compliance support to both domestic and international clients operating in or investing through India.

  • Cross-Border Investment Advisory (FEMA / FDI): We assist resident individuals, NRIs, and foreign entities in managing inbound and outbound investments with full regulatory compliance. Our services include:
    • Structuring and advisory for foreign direct investment (FDI) and outbound investment (ODI)
    • Setting up business entities in India: Private/Public Companies, LLPs, OPCs, Partnerships
    • Establishment of Liaison, Branch, and Project Offices for foreign companies
    • Advisory for setting up Joint Ventures or Wholly Owned Subsidiaries abroad
    • FEMA-compliant share and transaction valuations
    • Regulatory filings and approvals from RBI and other authorities
    • Written legal opinions under FEMA
    • Assistance in foreign residency and citizenship-linked investments
    • Ongoing FEMA compliance and documentation
  • Company Law & Business Structuring: Our Corporate Law practice supports clients across the full lifecycle of an entity — from incorporation to restructuring and closure. Key offerings include:
    • Formation of companies, LLPs, Section 8 companies, trusts, and societies
    • Assistance in entity conversion: firms, LLPs, or companies.
    • Advisory on mergers, amalgamations, demergers, and business transfers.
    • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) compliance advisory
    • Review and monitoring of compliance under the Companies Act, 2013
    • Advisory and support for obtaining regulatory approvals
    • Winding up of companies and related compliance
    • Legal opinions on company law matters
  • NBFC Advisory & Regulatory Compliance :We provide dedicated services for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and related investment structures. Services include:
    • Formation and registration of NBFCs and Core Investment Companies (CICs)
    • Advisory on RBI regulations applicable to NBFCs
    • FEMA, ECB, and FDI structuring for NBFC-related investments
    • Compliance management and regulatory filings
    • Assistance in seeking licenses and approvals from RBI and other regulators.