FEMA Show Cause Reply.
FEMA contraventions are civil matters, but a show cause notice from an Adjudicating Authority of the Directorate of Enforcement, or a letter from RBI or your AD bank about a reporting default, needs a careful and documented response. We review the allegation against the transaction record, advise whether a late submission fee or compounding is still available, and draft and present your reply.
Typically 2–3 weeks to prepare a full reply, driven by how much of the transaction record has to be reconstructed. Where the notice period is too short, we request more time from the authority.
A partner — a chartered accountant or company secretary — from the first call to sign-off.
Based on your situation, and fixed in writing before any work starts.
Is this for you?
- Companies that have received a show cause notice under section 16 of FEMA
- Businesses whose AD bank or RBI has flagged delayed or missing FDI, ODI or ECB reports
- Individuals questioned about overseas remittances, accounts or property
What you receive at the end.
- 01Assessment note on the alleged contravention and the options available
- 02Reply with an indexed set of supporting documents
- 03Compounding application, where that route is chosen
- 04Representation at hearings
FEMA Show Cause Reply, step by step.
Typically 2–3 weeks to prepare a full reply, driven by how much of the transaction record has to be reconstructed. Where the notice period is too short, we request more time from the authority.
- 1
Notice review
We read the notice against the underlying transactions, identify the provisions said to be contravened and note the deadline for reply.
- 2
Rebuild the record
We reconstruct the transaction trail from bank records, filings and board papers to establish what was done, what was missed and why.
- 3
Choose the route
We advise whether the matter can still be regularised through a late submission fee or compounded with RBI, or must be defended in adjudication.
- 4
Reply and hearing
We draft the reply with supporting documents and represent you at the personal hearing before the Adjudicating Authority.
- 5
After the order
We help you comply with the order or evaluate an appeal to the Special Director (Appeals) or the Appellate Tribunal within the time allowed.
What we need from you.
Don't have everything yet? We send a short checklist after the first call and work with what you have.
- The notice or letter and any earlier correspondence
- Bank remittance records, inward remittance certificates and KYC reports
- FIRMS, AD bank and RBI filings for the transactions involved
- Board resolutions, agreements and valuation reports
- An explanation of any delay from the people involved at the time
The fee depends on your situation. After a short call, the partner who will do the work tells you what's involved and gives you a fixed fee in writing — before any work begins.
- Government fees and statutory charges are billed at actuals.
- When you pay — upfront, in stages or on completion — is agreed in writing with the fee.
Questions about FEMA Show Cause Reply.
Ready to discuss FEMA Show Cause Reply?
30-minute confidential call — no proposal, no commitment. A partner will write back within one business day.