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Annual Performance Report (APR) Filing Required in India
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Foreign Audit Mandated (High Cost & Complexity)

APR Filing (RBI) in India,
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Mandatory compliance with RBI for Indian residents and entities with Overseas Direct Investment (ODI). Avoid late fees and FEMA penalties with expert-assisted filing.

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Deadline: 31st December 2025
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  • Have you filed your Annual Performance Report yet? (December 31) The deadline is approaching.
  • Have you filed your Annual Performance Report yet? (December 31) The deadline is approaching.
  • Have you filed your Annual Performance Report yet? (December 31) The deadline is approaching.
  • Have you filed your Annual Performance Report yet? (December 31) The deadline is approaching.

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Who is required to
file APR (RBI)?

If you are an Indian resident or an entity that has made investments abroad, then you must be aware of the requirement to submit the APR to the RBI (Reserve Bank of India). The RBI mandates the submission of this report to be certified by a Statutory Auditor / Chartered Accountant before the deadline to avoid a late submission fee or compliance issues.

You are an Indian Resident or Entity.

You have made an Overseas Direct Investment (ODI).

You hold equity in a Joint Venture (JV) or
Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) abroad.

Deadline Approaching: December 31

Why is APR Filing Critical?

Under the FEMA Act 1999, non-compliance can lead to severe penalties and scrutiny from the RBI.

How Taxocity helps
to file the APR (RBI)?

We Simplify Your FEMA Compliance. Expert handling of regulatory hurdles so you can focus on business.

auditing
Audit of Financial Statements

We help you get the audited Financial statements as per host country
audit norms

portal management
Coordinate with the Bank

We coordinate with the bank on your behalf and ensure the final submission of your APR filing.

compliance
Complete Compliance

We ensure your UIN matches, financial data is valid, and repatriation details (Dividends/Royalties) are accurate.

What is APR (RBI) and Why is it Required?

The Annual Performance Report (APR) is a mandatory compliance document that every Indian resident or entity (Indian Party - IP) must submit annually to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Purpose

The APR tracks and reports the financial and operational performance of your foreign investment, specifically a Joint Venture (JV) or Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WoS) established outside India (Overseas Direct Investment - ODI).

Legal Mandate

It is required under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999, to help the RBI monitor the country's outward flow of funds and ensure compliance with foreign exchange regulations.

Unique Identification Number (UIN) Allotment

  • The UIN is a crucial, unique identifier allotted by the RBI at the time of the initial ODI transaction.
  • Your designated Authorized Dealer (AD) Bank reviews the APR to ensure the reported investment details match the RBI records, including the UIN.

Due Date of Filing

The APR must be submitted on or before December 31st of every year.

Example: For a foreign entity whose financial year ended on March 31, 2024 (or even December 31, 2024), the APR must be filed by December 31, 2025.

Consequences of Non-Compliance (Late Fees)

  • Non-filing or late submission of the APR is a violation of FEMA regulations.
  • Late Submission Fee (LSF): Delayed reporting for the APR attracts a fixed LSF of INR 7,500 per return, per year of delay.
  • Further Action: Non-compliant entities may face restrictions on making future investments or remittances until the filing is regularized.

Avoid late fees. File your APR now.

Our streamlined process makes it quick and easy to submit your APR and save on late fees.

Filing Requirements

The core APR submission requirements highlight our unique solution:

Requirement
Standard Mandate
Financial Statements
The APR must be based on the Audited Financial Statements of the foreign entity. However, if the Indian investor does not have 'control' in the FE and the host country does not mandate an audit, we can file using Unaudited Financial Statements.
Certification
To ensure compliance and avoid penalties or delays, the RBI requires this report to be certified by a Statutory Auditor or Chartered Accountant before the specified deadline. Failing to do so may lead to late submission fees or other compliance-related concerns.
Required Data
APR submission requires detailed reporting on the foreign entity’s:
  • Financial Performance (Turnover, Profit/Loss, Net Worth)
  • Repatriation details (Dividend, Interest)
  • Status of Operations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Deadline Approaching: December 31

Why is APR Filing Critical?

Under the FEMA Act 1999, non-compliance can lead to severe penalties and scrutiny from the RBI.