Legal, Secretarial & FEMA

Integrated Guidance. Stronger Governance

Every company operating in India must maintain a baseline of legal and corporate secretarial compliance, covering matters such as company incorporation, statutory filings, board governance and, where relevant, cross-border transactions governed by the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). These requirements apply regardless of company size, though the complexity grows considerably once foreign investment, overseas subsidiaries or cross-border remittances enter the picture. Together they form the legal backbone that keeps a company in good standing with regulators.

Why This Matters

Lapses in corporate secretarial compliance, such as missed board meeting timelines or delayed statutory filings, can attract penalties and even affect a company's ability to raise funds or pass regulatory due diligence. FEMA violations carry their own separate and often more severe consequences, since foreign exchange contraventions can lead to significant monetary penalties and complications in future cross-border transactions. Because these obligations are ongoing rather than one-time, a lapse in any single year can surface unexpectedly during a later audit or transaction.

How We Help

Company Incorporation and Secretarial Compliance

We assist with company formation, maintenance of statutory registers, board and shareholder meeting compliance, and the routine filings that keep a company's corporate record current and audit-ready.

FEMA Advisory for Cross-Border Transactions

For businesses receiving foreign investment, setting up overseas entities, or making cross-border remittances, we advise on the applicable FEMA regulations and help structure transactions in a compliant manner from the outset.

Regulatory Filings and Reporting

We prepare and file the periodic returns and reports required under company law and FEMA, including those relating to foreign investment reporting, so that deadlines are consistently met.

Legal Documentation Support

We help draft and review agreements, resolutions and other legal documentation needed for day-to-day corporate operations as well as specific transactions involving foreign parties.

Who Needs This

• Companies receiving or planning to receive foreign direct investment
• Indian entities setting up overseas subsidiaries or joint ventures
• Businesses undertaking cross-border remittances or ECBs
• Companies seeking a reliable partner for routine secretarial compliance

Our Approach

We treat legal, secretarial and FEMA compliance as an integrated function rather than separate silos, since cross-border transactions frequently touch on all three areas at once. Our team keeps track of filing calendars and regulatory developments on behalf of clients, so that compliance stays current without requiring constant oversight from management.

Get in Touch

To discuss how we can support you with legal, secretarial and FEMA compliance, write to us at info@agarwalurs.com.