FEMA
Burgeon Law supports clients in navigating the complexities of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA), which is crucial for businesses involved in international trade and investment (both inbound and outbound).
- We provide solutions to businesses across various sectors, to comply with complex regulations under FEMA
- We offer end-to-end support in navigating cross-border transactions, ensuring compliance with FEMA regulations throughout the process.
- Our deep legal knowledge combined with business savvy allows us to offer strategic insights and guidance.
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Services Offered
This involves ensuring adherence to FEMA regulations by corporate entities. It covers understanding sectoral and investment caps, compliance and reporting requirements to prevent violations and hefty penalties.
External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Advisory
We provide guidance on obtaining commercial loans from international sources. This includes advising on favourable terms and ensuring that loan agreements meet regulatory standards.
Acquisition of Immovable Property
This includes assistance to foreign nationals and NRIs in purchasing property in India, in line with FEMA regulations. Conversely, it also aids Indian residents in acquiring property abroad.
Exit Options for Foreign Investors
This involves advising foreign investors on the legal pathways for exiting Indian ventures, including lock-in periods and repatriation of funds, ensuring that investors can exit smoothly.
FEMA Compliance for Foreign Investment in India
This comprehensive service caters to foreign entities aiming to invest in India, covering all aspects from direct investments to understanding different investment routes under FEMA including downstream investments.
Why Choose Us?
Innovation-Led Solutions
Our practice is built on providing commercially viable solutions that are customized to the specific needs of startups.
Global Perspective with Local Expertise
Our experience spans across jurisdictions, offering a global perspective combined with deep local knowledge.
Client-Centric Approach
We prioritize understanding and meeting our clients’ needs, offering quick, strategic support and feedback.
Work Highlights
E-commerce Company’s Expansion into Indian Market
We advised a leading e-commerce company looking to expand its operations into India required comprehensive assistance in navigating the FEMA regulations. The service involved conducting a thorough review of the company’s business model and financial transactions to ensure compliance with the complex foreign exchange laws. The firm facilitated the establishment of the company’s presence in India, including setting up subsidiary operations and navigating regulatory approvals.Software Company’s Overseas Investment Compliance
We advised a software company aiming to invest in a foreign startup required guidance to navigate the FEMA regulations pertinent to outbound investments. The service included evaluating the proposed investment structure, ensuring compliance under FEMA, and advising on the regulatory reporting requirements. Assistance was provided in the preparation and filing of necessary documentation to ensure that the company’s overseas investment was made in a legally compliant manner, thus safeguarding against potential legal and financial risks associated with cross-border transactions.Client Testimonials
Your professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to ensuring our interests were safeguarded did not go unnoticed. Throughout the process, your team, comprising of Ms Khushboo Jha and Mr Shorya Singhal, demonstrated exceptional communication skills and maintained regular follow-ups with the counterparty. This proactive approach not only expedited the completion of the work but also minimized our involvement, allowing us to focus on other important aspects of our business.
We were particularly impressed by Mr Ketan Mukhija’s ability to handle complex negotiations and legal matters with such ease and efficiency. Your expertise and guidance were invaluable, and we are grateful for the positive outcome achieved.
We were particularly impressed by Mr Ketan Mukhija’s ability to handle complex negotiations and legal matters with such ease and efficiency. Your expertise and guidance were invaluable, and we are grateful for the positive outcome achieved.
Mr. Rajesh JainVice President, Swach
Working with the Burgeon Law team was an exceptional experience. They have been our legal advisors ever since the Hocco journey began. Their proficiency in deal management, negotiation skills, insightful counsel and proactive approach to problem-solving were pivotal in ensuring the smooth and timely closure of our investment round. They are not just legal advisors but also strategic partners who bring a wealth of expertise to the table.
Nirali SoniHead - Chona Family Office
Working with Burgeon law as always was a terrific experience. On this deal, Anish and his team demonstrated an unparalleled level of professionalism and dedication in getting the deal done. Their prompt responses and steadfast assistance at every stage of the process were pivotal in ensuring a seamless and timely closure of our investment round. Beyond adeptly managing deal complexities and negotiations, they provided invaluable guidance in navigating critical commercial decisions with sound legal advisory.
Mr. Sanil Sachar Managing Partner - Huddle Ventures
With the expert guidance of Burgeon law, the investment deal was successfully closed. their proficiency in managing the legal paperwork and facilitating discussions among multiple stakeholders was crucial. Their dedication ensured a smooth and efficient process, marking a significant milestone for all parties involved.
Mr. Vijay Sharma Founder - Fabriclore
Roma and her team at Burgeon Law blend business practicalities within legal boundaries and create implementable outcomes. They keep a professional, yet thorough and balanced approach while negotiating with an Investor. Their availability and ability to think on their feet sets them apart from other firms. They are always mindful of the kind of assistance required by businesses at different stages, which makes their advice bespoke and highly customized. Working with them was an evolving exercise and we look forward to more future projects together.
Ashish KashyapFounder - INDMoney
I have worked with Ketan in Srei Equipment Finance Limited on a range of legal challenges related to our business of equipment leasing and receivables purchase. Ketan had an exceptional ability to balance between retaining our legal advantages and providing a solution for practical business and commercial deadlocks. I look forward to working with him again.
Vineet Pasari Founder and CEO at Assetz Finanz
I have worked with Roma and her team over 100 different transactions over the last decade. Burgeon Law with a team of maestros who understands the requirements of both startups and investors. They have a blend of Legal and Technology with deep knowledge of the tech ecosystem and have experience of managing transactions of different sizes and complexities.
Rajesh SawhneyFounder & CEO - GSF Accelerator
Biryani By Kilo has immensely benefited from our association with Burgeon Law. Other than great legal advice, Roma and her team with their sensitivity and understanding of legal challenges of our industry assisted as a great partner in the growth of Biryani by Kilo. Best wishes for great success to them.
Vishal Jindal Founder -Biryani By Kilo
I have known Ketan to be a proactive solution oriented counsel who is known for his ability to offer balanced advice in a deal which makes him a preferred counsel not only for his clients but also amongst other parties in the deal. His ability to foresee the risk parameters and to provide for a mitigation mechanism is definitely praiseworthy.
Varun KhandelwalDirector at Buller Capital Pvt Ltd
Roma is able to look at the issues both at macro as well as micro level; and has always been able to come up with implementable strategies. Her understanding of tech space is deep and nuanced, which is reflected in the strategic inputs she provides. We have the confidence of reaching out to her because she is dependable and has a robust team to provide end-to-end support. They are our go-to support system and we found their assistance during the fund-raising process absolutely trustworthy, proactive and forward moving with a remarkable turnaround.
Radhika GhaiFounder - Kindlife, Ex Co-Founder - Shopclues
AngelList India’s experience with Burgeon Law has been nothing short of spectacular. The way they’ve handled our fast-paced deal-making and took over our entire legal process including entrepreneurial approach towards transactions, tracking, negotiation, immediate feedback loops, and diligent turnarounds. I’d recommend them to anyone who wants in on our secret to quick closures.
Utsav SomaniPartner - AngelList India
Ketan is one of the most efficient and thorough corporate legal counsel who would provide an expert and articulate advice across a plethora of business situations.
Sourav DaspatnaikChief Executive Officer, Swach Environment Private Limited
The team at Burgeon Law works with an outcome-oriented approach, which helps them plan the course of action and strategy from the very beginning. Especially for start-ups, they understand their specific issues extremely well. Once we started working with them, they have advocated and protected our interests - both from the perspective of a startup organization as well as in individual capacity of the founders. We have been satisfied with the way they have negotiated effectively with investors and at the same time recommended solutions and workarounds to make sure the process keeps moving forward. They are super quick which is much needed for any startup or investor.
Sachin BhatiaFounder - BulBul, Ex Co-Founder - MakeMyTrip
Throughout our transactions, Burgeon Law provided practical solutions rooted in sound law that also made complete commercial sense and acted as a catalyst to the transaction. The firm also has an undisputed penchant for delivering on consistently efficacious timelines, again saving considerable amounts of cost on the transaction. I can see that it taps into its reservoir of experience working with a large volume of growth stage start-ups. They are able to anticipate the life cycle of issues that will arise, and act to be one step ahead always.
Samir SoodFounder - Venture Highway
I have no hesitation in recommending Ketan Mukhija. The legal support Ketan has provided to Vikram Solar has been excellent.
Ketan works extremely hard, is responsive to all requests no matter the deadline, and is very detailed and thorough in his
approach. He not only gives constructive and expert legal opinion, but also grasps the business implications of his counsel and as such his work is particularly significant in ensuring best value for VSL in contract negotiations and other legal matters. Ketan has been a pleasure to work with and I look forward to continuing the partnership with VSL.
Anil LadhaHead - Corporate Finance, Vikram Solar Limited
Roma has been doing spectacular work to build a strong legal ecosystem and culture for the startups and funds across multiple jurisdictions. Her team at Burgeon Law has contributed to the evolution of the startup sector and have earned a formidable reputation for being preferred service providers for market-leading venture capital & growth equity investors, as well as pioneering founders and companies.
Rishab Malik, Venture PartnerJungle Ventures, Ex-Co-founder - Droom.in
Roma with her team is one of the finest law firms for Startups and Investors in the country. I have had the pleasure of working with them! They bring in-depth understanding of the tech/start-up ecosystem market and advise with a focus to get the deal done. They are extremely responsive, flexible and have the mindset of a start-up entrepreneur. I highly recommend Roma and the team for start-ups and funds at all stages!
Ashish TanejaPartner - growX Ventures
Ketan is an astute corporate lawyer. He has a deep understanding of corporate law and data privacy law. He is also a start-up enthusiast and actively involved in the ecosystem. He is also always up for pro bono service to NGO, entrepreneurship bodies, or any other social causes. I wish him all the best!
Wasim KhanCo Founder, Zotalabs
Roma and her team at Burgeon Law have advised Lumikai on several transactions over the course of the last 18 months. As transaction lawyers, they are able to maintain a fine balance in providing pragmatic commercial advice alongside sharing sound legal judgment, which is so valuable. We have always been impressed with their methodical, high-quality work product, personalized attention, and prompt turn-arounds especially in time-sensitive matters.
Salone SehgalFounding General Partner - Lumikai Fund
Deal Making is complex and time consuming. Having a partner like Burgeon Law by your side makes the entire process streamlined and hassle-free, including legally structuring deals, negotiating legal nuances within contracts, and supporting with full range of documentation. Since 2015, Burgeon Law has been a true partner to Powerhouse.
Sri PedduManaging Director - Powerhouse Ventures
Burgeon Law with an exceptional team have always been very responsive and make sure to keep the balance of Investors and Founders need and demand.
Manu Rikhye Partner - Merak Ventures
The Burgeon team has a deep understanding of the nuances of startups. They solve problems with a practical mindset, something that is still missing in the current ecosystem. We’ve had a great experience working with them across multiple transactions.
Nandan VenkatachalamPrincipal - Axilor Ventures
Kae has been delighted to have Burgeon Law as its transaction advisor. Very professional approach and highly responsive team. They provide end-to-end advice and support on any transaction. With their practical approach, many deal-breaker situations are sorted out easily.
Madhura SardarLegal Head - Kae Capital
Over the years, we have worked with Burgeon Law for various transactions, corporate commercial requirements, and strategic legal advisory. We are a high-growth company always working with aggressive deadlines and the Burgeon team has always made sure to complete the project as per our timelines even if it required them to align with multiple stakeholders to make it happen. We are always pleased with the quick & strategic support and feedback we get from them to safeguard our long-term interests in our company. Rusk and the team will definitely be working with the same team for our next fundraiser, hopefully very soon!
Mayank Yadav CEO - Rusk Media
Working with Burgeon Law was an excellent months-long lesson "101 on how to invest in India". Burgeon Law not only guided us through legal issues, but also helped us navigate problems we didn't know existed
Sasa VucinicManaging Partner and CoFounder, North Base Media Fund
Roma is one of the best corporate lawyers that I have ever worked with. Not only is she a legal eagle but she is a master business negotiator often pacifying both sides to reach a suitable understanding. Backed by a super team, her firm provides reliable and efficient services.
Ashish ChandFounding Partner - Nueva Capital
Extremely happy with the Burgeon Law Team. They have been diligent with the paperwork and making sure all the compliances/ Statutory requirements are fulfilled. This makes it easy for us as a Company.The team was very prompt during our Transaction Process and while the drafting of the contracts. We did not have to follow up and the Burgeon team provided everything on time.They have been very clear with their drafting skills which made it simple and uncomplicated throughout the process.
Sangmesh JattiCFO - Heads Up For Tails
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FAQs
Why choose Burgeon Law as your law firm for FEMA compliance and advisory services?
Choosing Burgeon Law for FEMA compliance and advisory services offers several distinct advantages. Our expertise in FEMA compliance ensures that businesses adhere to regulations throughout cross-border transactions. We provide customized, commercially viable solutions tailored to client’s needs. With a global perspective and local expertise, we offer effective guidance on international transactions while ensuring compliance with Indian regulations.
What specific areas of FEMA does Burgeon Law specialize in for your business?
Burgeon Law specializes in a comprehensive range of FEMA compliance services tailored to meet the needs of businesses engaged in international trade and investment. Our expertise spans various critical areas, including regulatory compliance and advisory, External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) guidance, acquisition of immovable property, exit options for foreign investors, and FEMA compliance for foreign investment in India.
How can your business benefit from Burgeon Law's FEMA advisory services?
Your business stands to gain significantly from Burgeon Law’s FEMA advisory services. With our expertise, we provide expert guidance to ensure your compliance with FEMA regulations, minimizing the risk of legal and financial complications. Our tailored solutions cater to your specific needs, whether you’re a startup venturing into India or a multinational expanding overseas. By entrusting us with regulatory compliance and reporting requirements, you can streamline your processes and focus on core operations.
How does Burgeon Law provide tailored legal solutions for your unique challenges under FEMA?
Burgeon Law provides tailored legal solutions for your unique challenges under FEMA by combining deep legal expertise with a thorough understanding of your business’s specific needs. We conduct a detailed assessment of your situation, including your industry, investment goals, and regulatory requirements, to develop customized strategies that address your challenges effectively. Whether it’s navigating structuring cross-border transactions or ensuring compliance with reporting requirements, Burgeon Law provides personalized guidance and support every step of the way.
What steps should you take to engage Burgeon Law as your firm for FEMA representation?
To engage Burgeon Law as your firm for FEMA representation, start by scheduling an initial consultation to discuss your specific needs and challenges. Provide comprehensive information about your business during this consultation, including industry, international activities and any existing or potential FEMA-related issues. Based on this assessment, Burgeon Law will develop a customized proposal outlining services, timelines and costs.
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