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Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) Legal Services

At Legum Attorney, we are a premier FEMA law firm in India, offering comprehensive legal solutions under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA). With a seasoned team of FEMA lawyers, we provide strategic advisory and robust legal representation to individuals, corporates, startups, and foreign investors across Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Surat, Bangalore, Kolkata, Pune, and Gurgaon etc..

Our FEMA practice is built on deep regulatory knowledge, extensive litigation experience, and hands-on advisory work involving cross-border transactions and foreign exchange compliance.

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Our FEMA Legal Services Include:

FEMA Advisory Services
  • Legal advisory on FEMA compliance and implications for business transactions
  • Assistance with foreign direct investment (FDI), overseas direct investment (ODI), and external commercial borrowings (ECB)
  • Structuring of foreign collaboration agreements and joint ventures
  • Legal opinion on FEMA issues affecting M&A, real estate, startups, and NBFCs
  • Reply to FEMA Show Cause Notices and Summons issued by Enforcement Directorate (ED)
  • Representation in Adjudication Proceedings before the Directorate of Enforcement
  • Filing and arguing Appeals before the Appellate Authority & Appellate Tribunal under FEMA
  • Writ Petitions & Appeals before High Courts under FEMA
  • Due diligence and structuring of cross-border transactions
  • Regularization of past non-compliant transactions through compounding applications
  • Advisory for inbound and outbound investments including investment structuring and regulatory approvals
  • Guidance on reporting requirements to RBI and compliance documentation
  • Drafting of AAR applications and Appeals
  • Representation during hearings
faq

Top FAQs

What types of transactions does FEMA regulate?

FEMA governs both current‑account transactions (e.g. imports, exports, student remittances) and capital‑account transactions (e.g. FDI, ODI, ECB, overseas property)

Non‑compliance can incur penalties of up to three times the amount involved or ₹2 lakh (whichever higher), plus daily fines up to ₹5000. Confiscation and compounding options also exist

Yes — FEMA contraventions may be regularised via the compounding process within specified timelines through RBI or ED authorities.

We assist clients before Enforcement Directorate, Adjudicating Authority, Appellate Tribunal for Foreign Exchange, and higher courts (High Court / Supreme Court) as needed.

Yes, NRIs and PIOs can invest in immovable property, startups, and companies in India, subject to FEMA rules. However, certain restrictions apply to agricultural land, plantation property, and farmhouses. Our FEMA lawyers help structure investments legally and compliantly.

Compounding allows an individual or company to settle FEMA contraventions by paying a penalty without undergoing prosecution. Applications are submitted to the RBI or ED depending on the nature of the violation. Legal guidance ensures quick and favorable outcomes.

Yes. You can appeal FEMA adjudication orders to:

  • Special Director (Appeals)

  • Appellate Tribunal for FEMA

  • High Courts under writ jurisdiction (Article 226)
    We assist in filing appeals, preparing records, and arguing the matter in relevant forums.

We offer:

  • Legal representation before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and RBI.

  • Advisory on FDI, ODI, ECBs, and cross-border transactions.

  • Filing responses to FEMA Show Cause Notices.

  • Assistance with compounding of FEMA violations to avoid litigation.

  • FEMA compliance audits for businesses and startups.

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