INTRODUCTION
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced the Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026, bringing significant changes to India’s foreign trade compliance framework.
The revised regulations aim to simplify export and import procedures, provide greater flexibility in cross-border transactions, improve transparency, and streamline regulatory reporting.
Simpler procedures
Improved Transparency
Greater Flexiblity
Streamlined Reporting
Key Highlights
of FEMA
Regulations, 2026
Major updates and what businesses need to know.
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Changes
Relating to
Exports
New compliance requirements, realisation timelines, EDF for services and more.
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Changes
Relating to
Imports
Revised reporting, payment timelines, advance payments and merchanting trade.
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FEMA Compliance
Checklist for
Businesses
Key actions to ensure smooth export-import compliance.
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How Kalpana Mehta
and Associates
Can Assist
Our FEMA advisory, documentation, reporting and compliance support services.
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Our Services for European Investors
Expanding your business into India requires careful planning, proper documentation, and compliance with Indian regulations. Kalpana Mehta and Associates supports European investors throughout their investment journey, from initial business planning and company incorporation to FEMA compliance and ongoing regulatory requirements.
Pre-Investment Advisory
We help European investors understand the regulatory requirements before entering the Indian market.
- Assess suitable business structures
- Review applicable foreign investment rules
- Customised documentation checklist
- Compliance plan and guidance
Company Incorporation Support
We assist with the documentation and procedures required to establish a business in India.
- Foreign shareholder and director documentation
- Guidance on notarisation and Hague Apostille requirements
- Coordination of company registration procedures
FEMA and RBI Compliance
Foreign investment in India involves specific reporting and documentation requirements under applicable FEMA regulations.
- Foreign investment reporting
- FC-GPR and FC-TRS filings where applicable
- Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) reporting where required
- Documentation for authorised dealer banks
Post-Incorporation Compliance
Our support continues after your Indian business is established.
- Accounting and tax compliance
- Corporate and statutory requirements
- Payroll and employment-related compliance
- Cross-border transactions, including export-import compliance
