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FLA Return 2025: Complete Filing Guide for Foreign Assets & Liabilities | RBI FLAIR Portal Explained

🌍 Understanding FLA Return Filing for 2025: A Complete Guide! 📑

If your business deals with foreign investments or overseas assets, filing the FLA (Foreign Liabilities and Assets) Return is a critical compliance requirement under FEMA. This annual filing helps the RBI track foreign investments and ensures transparency in India’s financial transactions with the global market.

In our latest video, we break down everything you need to know about filing the FLA Return, including:

✅ Who needs to file the return
✅ How to register and use the FLAIR Portal
✅ Common challenges during filing
✅ Important deadlines and penalties
✅ Step-by-step filing guide for FDI & ODI entities

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Here's a concise, user-friendly description of the Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA), limited to approximately 5000 characters:

Understanding RBI's FLA Return: Your Essential Guide

The Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) is a crucial, mandatory report for Indian entities with global financial connections. Filed with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), it's vital for India's economic health and international standing.

What is FLA (Foreign Assets and Liabilities Return)?

It's an annual statement detailing an Indian entity's foreign investments (assets) and foreign funding (liabilities) as of March 31st each year.

Who Must File?
Any India-resident entity that has received Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and/or made Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) in any previous year(s), including the current year. This includes:

Companies (Pvt. Ltd., Public Ltd.)

Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)

SEBI Registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)

Partnership Firms

Public Private Partnerships (PPPs)

Any other Indian entity with outstanding foreign liabilities or assets.

📌 FDI Compliance in India | Complete Guide to MCA & RBI Filings for Foreign Investment (2025)

💼 Are you receiving Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in your Indian company? Don’t miss this detailed guide covering all legal compliances required under RBI (Reserve Bank of India) and MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs).

➡️ In this video, we cover everything you need to know about FDI compliances in India under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) – including Form FC-GPR, FC-TRS, FLA Return, and UIN from RBI.

🔍 Topics Covered:
✅ What is FDI?
✅ Types of foreign investment (Automatic vs Government Route)
✅ FEMA & RBI compliance for FDI
✅ Step-by-step guide to filing Form FC-GPR on FIRMS Portal
✅ MCA filings (MGT-7A, AOC-4, PAS-3 related to FDI)
✅ FLA Return filing procedure
✅ UIN Application process
✅ Penalties for non-compliance
✅ Common mistakes to avoid
✅ Timeline and due dates for FDI filings
✅ Practical FAQs & case studies

📅 Important Due Dates:
📌 FC-GPR – within 30 days of allotment
📌 FLA Return – 15th July every year
📌 FC-TRS – within 60 days of transfer
📌 UIN – obtained from RBI after reporting

📣 Whether you're a startup, private limited company, or a compliance professional, this video is a must-watch to ensure your foreign investment is fully compliant with Indian FDI laws.

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How to apply Certificate of Origin Step By step on www.trade.gov.in

🎯 EXPORTERS, THIS VIDEO IS FOR YOU!
✅ Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Certificate of Origin (COO) on www.trade.gov.in

📦 Are you an exporter confused about COO?
🚢 Want to claim Duty Drawback, RODTEP, or Preferential Tariff Benefits like under IUCEPA or CEPA?
🧾 This video gives you the exact process of applying for a Certificate of Origin (COO) on the new government portal – www.trade.gov.in

📹 In this video, we cover:
1️⃣ Registering and logging in on trade.gov.in
2️⃣ Linking IEC & RCMC
3️⃣ Preparing cost sheet & uploading documents
4️⃣ Selecting the correct EPC (like FIEO, APEDA, etc.)
5️⃣ Choosing between Preferential or Non-Preferential COO
6️⃣ Tracking application status and downloading final signed COO PDF

💡 Don’t make mistakes that lead to rejection!
🎓 Explained in simple Hindi + English (Hinglish) – perfect for beginners & growing exporters.

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Here's a **step-by-step guide** for applying **Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO)** on the **Trade Connect Portal** (`https://coo.dgft.gov.in`) for Indian exporters:

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# # # ✅ **Pre-requisites:**

1. **Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)** – Class 3 for signing.
2. **IEC Number** and valid **Login credentials** on the DGFT portal.
3. **Registration with Trade Connect (DGFT CoO Portal)**.
4. **Importer-exporter details**, **invoice**, **shipping bill**, and **cost sheet** (for Preferential CoO).
5. **RCMC** of the relevant EPC (Export Promotion Council).

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# # # 🔁 **Step-by-Step Process to Apply Preferential CoO on Trade Connect:**

# # # # **Step 1: Visit Portal**

* Go to: [https://coo.dgft.gov.in](https://coo.dgft.gov.in)
* Click on **"Apply for Certificate of Origin"**

# # # # **Step 2: Login**

* Use your **DGFT credentials** (linked to your IEC)
* Login using **IEC, Password, and OTP**

# # # # **Step 3: Select Type of CoO**

* Choose **“Preferential Certificate of Origin”**
* Select relevant **FTA/Trade Agreement** (e.g. **India-UAE CEPA**, **India-ASEAN FTA**, etc.)

# # # # **Step 4: Select Issuing Agency**

* Choose the appropriate **CoO Issuing Authority** (e.g., FIEO, EEPC, Chemexcil, etc.)
* Your EPC RCMC must be registered with the selected agency

# # # # **Step 5: Fill Exporter Details**

* These are auto-filled from IEC but verify:

* Company name
* Address
* GSTIN
* Exporter’s contact details

# # # # **Step 6: Consignee Details**

* Fill details of the foreign buyer/importer:

* Name
* Address
* Country

# # # # **Step 7: Fill Shipment Details**

* Invoice number & date
* Port of Loading & Destination
* Mode of Transport (Sea/Air/Road)
* Shipping Bill No. (if available)

# # # # **Step 8: Fill Product Details**

* HS Code (6 or 8 digit)
* Description of goods
* Quantity, Unit, FOB Value
* Attach **Cost Sheet** (to prove origin under Rules of Origin)
* Select **origin criteria** (Wholly obtained or Substantial transformation – based on applicable FTA rule)

# # # # **Step 9: Attach Supporting Documents**

* Mandatory documents:

* Invoice
* Packing List
* Shipping Bill
* Bill of Lading/AWB (if available)
* Cost Sheet (Self-certified)
* Declaration of Origin (as per trade agreement)
* Optional: Purchase invoices, BOM, etc.

# # # # **Step 10: Submit and Pay Fee**

* Submit the application
* Pay applicable **certificate fee** (via net banking/UPI/credit card)
* Once paid, status changes to "Under Process"

# # # # **Step 11: Verification by Issuing Authority**

* Agency will review documents, may raise queries
* Reply to query (if any) under "Respond to Query" tab

# # # # **Step 12: Download Approved Certificate**

* After approval, download digitally signed CoO (PDF)
* Print the certificate and submit to Customs (if required)
* Send soft/hard copy to importer

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# # # 📌 **Important Notes:**

* Always upload cost sheets and comply with origin rules specific to the FTA.
* Respond quickly to any query raised by issuing agency.
* Ensure product HS code matches shipping documents.

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# # # 📥 Want a **PDF Format** of This Guide or a Visual **Infographic**?

Let me know — I’ll prepare both for you.

Here’s how to apply for an **IUCEPA (India–UAE CEPA) Certificate of Origin** and what you need to know about the rules of origin:

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# # 📋 What is the IUCEPA Certificate of Origin?

* It's a **preferential Certificate of Origin** under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and the UAE.
* Allows exporters to claim **reduced or zero customs duty** when exporting eligible goods from India to the UAE ([mymonitrix.in][1]).

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# # ✅ Rules of Origin (RoO) Criteria

Under Chapter 3 of the CEPA, a product qualifies as originating in India if it meets any of the following ([mymonitrix.in][1]):

1. **Wholly obtained** in India (e.g., minerals, farm produce, live animals);
2. **Sufficient working or processing**—meets product-specific rules (PSR), such as:

* **Change in tariff classification** (heading/subheading or HS chapter),
* **Minimum value addition** thresholds,
* Other specified PSRs.
3. **Final manufacturing** must occur in India.
4. Documentation must prove compliance (invoices, procurement, origin declarations, process details).

*Note:* Jewelry may have relaxed value‑addition requirements ([mymonitrix.in][1], [moec.gov.ae][2]).

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# # 🛠 Eligibility & Documentation

# # # Required Documents :

* Valid **Importer–Exporter Code (IEC)**
* **Digital Signature Certificate** (DSC)
* **DGFT portal login**
* Export invoice & purchase bills detailing raw materials and origin
* Product description with HS code and manufacturing/process details
* Origin **declaration by exporter**
* Shipping documents (e.g., packing list, bill of lading)
* Purchase order or letter of credit from the UAE importer

# # # Issuing Authorities in India ([mymonitrix.in][1], [aurigaaccounting.in][3]):

* **DGFT Regional Offices**
* **Export Inspection Council (EIC)**
* Commodity boards (e.g., APEDA, Spices Board)
* Others such as Marine Products Export Development Authority, Textile Committee, etc.

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# # 📝 Application Process (India)

1. **Register/login** on the official DGFT Certificate Portal: coo.dgft.gov.in ([mymonitrix.in][1], [nsez.gov.in][4]).
2. **Select IUCEPA COO application**, choose table with authorized issuing agency.
3. **Upload all required documents.**
4. Pay applicable **processing fee** (India government fee: Indian ruble equivalent; service providers may charge \~₹3,236 including professional fee) ([mymonitrix.in][1], [professionalutilities.com][5]).
5. **Verification by authority**—via risk checks and possible inspection.
6. Once approved, download the **digitally signed Certificate of Origin**.
7. Use it at **UAE Customs** to claim preferential tariff.

Typical validity: **12 months** from issuance ([aurigaaccounting.in][3]).

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# # ⚙️ UAE (Importing Side)

* Exporting factory must be **authorized and registered** in UAE’s Factory Registration system ([moec.gov.ae][2]).
* Application is filed via **UAE Ministry of Economy e‑services/app**; review and print certificate within a working day ([moec.gov.ae][2]).

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# # 🎥 Visual Guide

For a step-by-step video walkthrough, check this helpful YouTube guide:

[India UAE CEPA certificate of Origin? How to apply ...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7EUOWQBVwQ&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

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# # ✅ Quick Checklist Summary

| Step | Task |
| ---- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| 1 | Obtain IEC & DSC |
| 2 | Ensure goods meet **RoO criteria** (PSR, value-add, origin) |
| 3 | Register & apply on **coo.dgft.gov.in** |
| 4 | Upload documentation & pay fee |
| 5 | Undergo verification & get certificate |
| 6 | Use it with UAE customs for duty benefits |

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GST Refund In case of Export of goods:
There are 3 ways to export goods in GST.
1) Export without payment of GST Tax (Without payment of IGST) -LUT Model
2) Export with payment of GST Tax (Without payment of IGST) - Pay full GST get Refund of Full GST model - Payment model

3) 0.1% SCHEME FOR MERCHANT EXPORTER SCHEME

1. EXPORT WITHOUT PAYMENT OF TAX (LUT)

Under this model you don't pay any GST on export of goods because export is Zero Rated Supply. This means that government will not charge an GST on export of goods or services. And if any GST have already been charged in earlier stages of purchase chain then it will refunded to the person who ultimately export the goods or services. This means that at the time of export sale of goods in international market, you don't have to pay any GST on export sales transaction and hencewhatever GST you have paid when you purchased the goods from domestic market remains unutilised or unsed. This unused GST paid at the time of purcahse is called Unutilized ITC of GST and you will get refund of such untilized GST. It was unutilized because government has not charged any GST on export sales transaction and on domestic purchase transaction you must have paid GST to your supplier at the time of buying the goods. You get the credit in of this GST paid at the time of purchase of goods if your supplier
(person from whom you purchase the goods) has paid this amount to government honestly. This credit is called input tax credit.or ITC. This ITC remains unutilized because you don't have to pay GST at the time of export sales.
Now you can get the refund of this unutilized ( unused ) ITC by applying online on GST portal in form RFD 01 online.

For refund of tax in case of export without payment of tax, LUT model, we charge seperate professional fees.

Seperate procedure including statements, refund calculations, annexures and undertakings need to be prepared for which seperate fees is charged based on volume of transactions

Export under LUT under 0.1% GST merchant exporters scheme
2. Export of Goods under LUT but purchase of Goods at 0.1%

Here, At the time of purchase of goods, instead of paying full GST, we GST pay 0.1% only. The supplier will not charge the GST at full Rate (5%, 12 %, 18%, 28%), but he will charge nominal GST 0.1%. Merchant exporter is under obligation to export this goods within 90 days. Merchant exporter should mention the GST number and Tax invoice number of the supplier from whom he had purchased the said Goods. And eventually, he will also provide the shipping bill and EGM numner under which the said goods have been exported. But obviously, he can hide the buyer details in the shipping bill by scratching it out or hiding by whitener or just simply tear that part. Simple.

Terms and conditions

registered supplier = manufacturer
gistered recipient = merchant exporter who will have to export the said goods in 90 days

(i) the registered supplier shall supply the goods to the registered recipient on a tax invoice;
(ii) the registered recipient shall export the said goods within a period of ninety days from the date of issue of a tax invoice by the registered supplier;
(iii) the registered recipient shall indicate the Goods and Services Tax Identification Number of the registered supplier and the tax invoice number issued by the registered supplier in respect of the said goods in the shipping bill or bill of export, as the case may be;
(iv) the registered recipient shall be registered with an Export Promotion Council or a Commodity Board recognised by the Department of Commerce;
(v) the registered recipient shall place an order on registered supplier for procuring goods at concessional rate and a copy of the same shall also be provided to the jurisdictional tax officer of the registered supplier;
(vi) the registered recipient shall move the said goods from place of registered supplier –
(a) directly to the Port, Inland Container Deport, Airport or Land Customs Station from where the said goods are to be exported; or
(b) directly to a registered warehouse from where the said goods shall be move to the Port, Inland Container Deport, Airport or Land Customs Station from where the said goods are to be exported;

(vii) if the registered recipient intends to aggregate supplies from multiple registered suppliers and then export, the goods from each registered supplier shall move to a registered warehouse and after aggregation, the registered recipient shall move goods to the Port, Inland Container Deport, Airport or Land Customs Station from where they shall be exported;

(viii) in case of situation referred to in condition (vii), the registered recipient shall endorse receipt of goods on the tax invoice and also obtain acknowledgement of receipt of goods in the registered warehouse from the warehouse operator and the endorsed tax invoice and the acknowledgment of the warehouse operator shall be provided to the registered supplier as well as to the jurisdictional tax officer of such supplier; and
(ix) when goods have been exported, the registered recipient shall provide copy of shipping bill or bill of export containing details of Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN) and tax invoice of the registered supplier along with proof of export general manifest or export report having been filed to the registered supplier as well as jurisdictional tax officer of such supplier

The registered supplier shall not be eligible for the above mentioned exemption if the registered recipient fails to export the said goods within a period of ninety days from the date of issue of tax invoice.

1. EXPORT WITHOUT PAYMENT OF TAX (LUT)

Under this model you don't pay any GST on export of goods because export is Zero Rated Supply. This means that government will not charge an GST on export of goods or services. And if any GST have already been charged in earlier stages of purchase chain then it will refunded to the person who ultimately export the goods or services. This means that at the time of export sale of goods in international market, you don't have to pay any GST on export sales transaction and hencewhatever GST you have paid when you purchased the goods from domestic market remains unutilised or unsed. This unused GST paid at the time of purcahse is called Unutilized ITC of GST and you will get refund of such untilized GST. It was unutilized because government has not charged any GST on export sales transaction and on domestic purchase transaction you must have paid GST to your supplier at the time of buying the goods. You get the credit in of this GST paid at the time of purchase of goods if your supplier
(person from whom you purchase the goods) has paid this amount to government honestly. This credit is called input tax credit.or ITC. This ITC remains unutilized because you don't have to pay GST at the time of export sales.
Now you can get the refund of this unutilized ( unused ) ITC by applying online on GST portal in form RFD 01 online.

For refund of tax in case of export without payment of tax, LUT model, we charge seperate professional fees.

Seperate procedure including statements, refund calculations, annexures and undertakings need to be prepared for which seperate fees is charged based on volume of transactions

When should we do export with PAYMENT OF IGST?
1. When you are exporting goods on low profit margin. For example if you purchase goods worth Rs 100 and export the same goods in 110 then you just need to pay IGST in cash only on 10Rs i.e. 10 *18% =1.80 Rs

2. When you have accumulated input tax credit due to various reasons like you have done exports under LUT in past and purchased goods by paying full GST at that time or you have overstock and that stock is not moving

3. Electronic credit ledger is like water bucket. All input tax credit are merged with each other. No One to one relation is required for this purpose.

4. You can use old purchases related input tax credit for doing export with payment of IGST

5. You can export the goods but you cannot export the taxes so you cannot take GST from buyer.

6. When you cannot export with payment of IGST : When you have purchased goods under 0.1% scheme or purchased under advance license and not paid GST or purchased as EOU

7. your shipping bill is equal to your refund application.

8. EGM IS FILED
9. . IN GSTR 3B TAX HAVE BEEN PAID IN GSTR 3.1(b).
10. Form GSTR 1 TABLE 6A IS CORRECTLY FILED AS PER SHIPPING BILL
11. Payment from buyer is received within time limited mentioned
12. payment should be realized within time limits prescribed by RBI i.e. 9 months,
13. Table 6A. SHOULD CAPTURE
Exports :

GST Refund In case of Export of goods:
There are 3 ways to export goods in GST.
1) Export without payment of GST Tax (Without payment of IGST) -LUT Model
2) Export with payment of GST Tax (Without payment of IGST) - Pay full GST get Refund of Full GST model - Payment model

3) 0.1% SCHEME FOR MERCHANT EXPORTER SCHEME

1. EXPORT WITHOUT PAYMENT OF TAX (LUT)

Under this model you don't pay any GST on export of goods because export is Zero Rated Supply. This means that government will not charge an GST on export of goods or services. And if any GST have already been charged in earlier stages of purchase chain then it will refunded to the person who ultimately export the goods or services. This means that at the time of export sale of goods in international market, you don't have to pay any GST on export sales transaction and hencewhatever GST you have paid when you purchased the goods from domestic market remains unutilised or unsed. This unused GST paid at the time of purcahse is called Unutilized ITC of GST and you will get refund of such untilized GST. It was unutilized because government has not charged any GST on export sales transaction and on domestic purchase transaction you must have paid GST to your supplier at the time of buying the goods. You get the credit in of this GST paid at the time of purchase of goods if your supplier
(person from whom you purchase the goods) has paid this amount to government honestly. This credit is called input tax credit.or ITC. This ITC remains unutilized because you don't have to pay GST at the time of export sales.
Now you can get the refund of this unutilized ( unused ) ITC by applying online on GST portal in form RFD 01 online.

For refund of tax in case of export without payment of tax, LUT model, we charge seperate professional fees.

Seperate procedure including statements, refund calculations, annexures and undertakings need to be prepared for which seperate fees is charged based on volume of transactions

2. Export of Goods under LUT but purchase of Goods at 0.1%

Here, At the time of purchase of goods, instead of paying full GST, we GST pay 0.1% only. The supplier will not charge the GST at full Rate (5%, 12 %, 18%, 28%), but he will charge nominal GST 0.1%. Merchant exporter is under obligation to export this goods within 90 days. Merchant exporter should mention the GST number and Tax invoice number of the supplier from whom he had purchased the said Goods. And eventually, he will also provide the shipping bill and EGM numner under which the said goods have been exported. But obviously, he can hide the buyer details in the shipping bill by scratching it out or hiding by whitener or just simply tear that part. Simple.

3. . . EXPORT WITH PAYMENT OF TAX (IGST)

As shipping bill itself is the application for Refund of tax paid, we just need to verify that all mandatory details of shipping bill are precisely entered in return, satisfying requirement of GST portal and ICEGATE portal, with a precondition that AD code and IFSC code is registered with customs.

In brief, there is no seperate procedure for Refund of Tax in case of Export with payment of tax.