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FLA Return Filing
If your company has foreign investment - in either direction - RBI wants an annual FLA return. It is due by 15 July every year, and it feeds India's official FDI statistics. We compile it from your books and file it on the FLAIR portal.
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FLA Return Filing Package Inclusions
- Preparation and filing of the annual FLA return with RBI
- Foreign assets and liabilities data compilation in prescribed format
- Reconciliation with audited financials and FC-GPR records
- Filing by 15th July every year with reminders
- Acknowledgement and compliance file handover
Overview
What the FLA return is
FLA (Foreign Liabilities and Assets) is an annual return filed with the Reserve Bank of India by companies with foreign direct investment or overseas direct investment.
It covers both sides: foreign liabilities (FDI into your company) and foreign assets (your investments abroad).
The return is due by 15 July each year, based on your audited position as of 31 March.
Filing happens on RBI's FLAIR portal. Even companies with no change from last year must file - it is annual, not event-based.
Benefits
Why companies file FLA through us
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Both directions covered
FDI inwards and ODI outwards both feed the FLA. We reconcile your FC-GPR filings, your overseas investment reports, and your balance sheet into one consistent return.
Audited figures matched
FLA is filed on audited numbers as of 31 March. We work from your final audited financials so the return ties to your books.
FLAIR portal handled
Entity registration, business user setup, form validation - the portal has its own workflow. We run it for you.
Year-on-year consistency
RBI compares your FLA across years. We keep prior-year filings on file so this year's return reconciles with last year's.
Documents
Documents required for FLA return filing
Clear, current documents matter more than a long checklist. Names, dates of birth and addresses should match across every record — that's what the MCA checks first. Tick what you already have below.
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Foreign assets and liabilities data
Verified against MCA requirements
Filing support
Verified against MCA requirements
What is a CIN?
Every Private Limited Company gets a unique 21-character Corporate Identification Number from the MCA. It's proof your company legally exists. You'll need it for bank accounts, tax filings, and contracts. We handle the entire application — you just provide the documents above.
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Get Free Document ReviewQuestions Founders ask us about documents
What if my address proof is old?
Utility bills and bank statements must be less than 2 months old. If yours are older, get a fresh copy — the MCA rejects stale proofs.
Do I need original documents?
No. Clear scans or photos work for the entire process. We never ask you to courier originals.
What if directors live in different cities?
That's normal. Each director uploads their own documents separately. Our system keeps everything organised.
I'm outside India. Can I still register a company?
Yes. India allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, and the entire process happens online. You need one Indian resident director, and your passport + address proof must be apostilled — we'll guide you through both. NRI founders and foreign investors do this with us regularly.
Check if you're eligible →How long does registration actually take?
7 to 10 working days from the day your documents are verified. Name approval takes 2-3 days, MCA incorporation another 5-7. We track every stage and update you.
Can I start if I'm missing one document?
Yes. Start now with what you have — we begin name reservation and DSC while you arrange the rest. Most founders are missing one proof; it rarely blocks the timeline.
Process
FLA return process — step by step
You’ll see each stage, what’s pending and what we need from you — so filings don’t bounce back.
Step 1 of 6
Check if FLA applies to you
Any Indian company that received FDI or made overseas investment in any year — including past years — must file the FLA return annually.
Compile the 31 March position
The return captures foreign liabilities and assets as on 31 March, in the RBI's prescribed format.
Reconcile with audited accounts
All figures must reconcile with the audited financial statements — equity, borrowings, and retained earnings.
File on the FLAIR portal
The return is filed on the RBI's FLAIR portal by the authorised person.
File by 15 July every year
The FLA return is due by 15 July each year. Missing it repeatedly can trigger RBI queries.
Archive the submitted return
Keep the submitted return with the audit file — it feeds into India's balance of payments statistics and RBI cross-checks.
Why ComplyKart
Why ComplyKart for this
You should know who’s doing what. Open a stage to see how the work is shared.
Cross-border is our home ground
FLA, FC-GPR, ODI filings, FEMA advisory - we do the full cross-border compliance stack, so your FLA never contradicts yo...
We start in April, not July
FLA needs audited numbers. We begin compilation as your audit closes, so the 15 July deadline is never a scramble.
HQ-friendly summaries
Foreign parent companies get a short summary of what was reported and why - useful for their own group reporting.
Cross-border is our home ground: FLA, FC-GPR, ODI filings, FEMA advisory - we do the full cross-border compliance stack, so your FLA never contradicts your other filings.
For NRI founders & foreign investors
If a founder or investor is outside India
You don't need to fly down. Most of our foreign-founder incorporations are completed without the founder ever visiting India — 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors, and the entire process happens online.
Before you start
- 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors — no Indian partner needed
- One Indian resident director is required by law — we help you find a compliant way forward
- Check whether your sector permits automatic-route foreign investment
- Your passport + address proof need an apostille, not an embassy visit
- Map ownership, beneficial ownership and pricing early
After incorporation
- Receive funds through permitted banking channels
- Complete RBI/FEMA reporting (FC-GPR, FLA) and keep the bank evidence
- Coordinate tax and ongoing compliance advice early
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Any Indian company that has received FDI or made overseas direct investment - including LLPs in some cases. If foreign money is anywhere in your capital structure, assume you file.
15 July each year, based on the audited position as of 31 March. RBI has extended this date in some years, but plan for 15 July.
Yes. The FLA is annual regardless of whether anything changed. Nil-change years still get filed.
RBI treats non-filing seriously - it can affect future FDI approvals and FEMA compliance standing. Late filing with an explanation is far better than skipping it.
No. FC-GPR reports each individual share allotment to a foreign investor (event-based, 30 days). FLA is the annual consolidated position (due 15 July). Both are required.
Yes - the return is based on audited figures as of 31 March. If your audit runs late, tell us early so we can plan the filing.
RBI's online portal for foreign investment reporting. Your entity needs to be registered on it with an authorised business user - we set this up if it isn't done.
LLPs that received foreign investment are also covered. We confirm your entity's position and file accordingly.
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Last verified: 6 October 2026
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