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Overseas Direct Investment refers to investment made by Indian companies or resident individuals in foreign entities such as wholly owned subsidiaries or joint ventures. Under the overseas direct investment automatic route, eligible Indian investors can make investments abroad without prior RBI approval if the transaction meets all conditions of FEMA and RBI regulations. In cases where the investment does not fall under the automatic route, it must be processed through the ODI approval route by submitting detailed documentation to the RBI via AD Bank. ODI filing includes reporting of Form FC, Form ODI Part I, II, III, and Annual Performance Reports (APR), ensuring continuous compliance with RBI norms.
Just like the Foreign Director Investment, Overseas Direct Investment can be done via two routes
1. Automatic Route
Here no prior approval from the RBI is required.
The ODI via Automatic Route is processed by Authorized Dealers Bank.
2. Approval Route
The Overseas Direct Investment via Approval Route requires prior approval from RBI before it is processed by Authorized Dealers.
An Indian Individual / Party can not make Overseas Direct Investments in Real estate, Banking Business.
The ODI can not be made for dealing in Financial products linked to INR without specific approval of RBI
Note: Buying and selling real estate and dealing in TDR (does not include township, residential and commercial premises, roads and bridges)
Proceeds of foreign currency funds raised through ADR / GDR issues
In exchange of ADRs / GDRs
Capitalization of exports
Swap of shares
Proceeds of ECBs / FCCBs
Drawal of foreign exchange from AD-Bank
Balance held in EEFC account of Indian party
Ebizfiling offers complete end-to-end assistance for overseas direct investment ODI, covering eligibility evaluation, structuring investment, preparing Form ODI, coordinating with AD Banks, and ensuring accurate reporting. Our team manages ODI compliance, APR filing, documentation, valuation, and RBI clarifications to avoid delays or rejections under the automatic or ODI approval route. All the formalities by Overseas Direct Investment is easy, seamless, cheapest, and quickest with us. In India, we provide services like Indian subsidiary, Start up advisory, Secretarial compliance services, Filing of Form FC-GPR and FC-TRS, Trademark registration and many more.
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Helps Indian businesses establish an international presence while following RBI rules, allowing secure entry into global markets and long-term growth opportunities.
Enables companies to spread assets across foreign markets, reducing financial risks and increasing stability through diversified business portfolios.
Allows collaboration with foreign entities to enhance technology, product development, and global competitiveness in international business environments.
Provides defined RBI norms and structured reporting processes under the automatic and approval route for safe cross-border investments.
May offer access to more favorable international tax frameworks depending on jurisdiction, improving overall financial efficiency for Indian investors.
Builds stronger brand presence in global markets, helping attract investors, lenders, and foreign customers with an international business footprint.
Address proof of the Investor
Copy of PAN Card of all the investors
Income Tax Returns of the Investor (Last 3 years).
Board resolution for the proposed transaction/s.
A Request letter from the Indian Party (Investor) addressed to the designated AD bank.
ODI Declaration
ODI form Part I of all Individual Investors
LRS Form/declaration
Valuation from category 1 merchant banker or Chartered Accountant
Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association of JV/WOS
Project Feasibility Report
Note: If there are more than one individual investor, Declaration for ODI needs to be obtained from all the investors.
Initial Assessment
Documentation and Valuation
Filing with AD Bank
RBI Review or Approval
Post-Filing Compliance
We conduct a complete eligibility check under the overseas direct investment automatic route to ensure your transaction meets RBI norms before filing.
We prepare and verify all documents including valuation reports, board resolutions, and foreign entity papers to avoid AD Bank queries or delays.
We handle Form ODI filing, APR reporting, and submission through the appropriate AD Bank channel with accurate data and structured documentation.
We coordinate with banks and guide you through the ODI approval route if your investment falls outside automatic route conditions requiring RBI approval.
We ensure continuous ODI compliance by monitoring reporting deadlines, updating regulatory changes, and managing yearly APR submissions.
Overseas Direct Investment under the automatic route allows eligible Indian companies and resident individuals to invest abroad without prior RBI approval, provided the investment meets all FEMA and RBI guidelines.
The ODI approval route applies when the proposed investment does not qualify under the automatic route, requiring a formal application to RBI with supporting documents through an AD Bank.
Indian companies, LLPs, registered partnership firms, and resident individuals can invest under the automatic route if they satisfy net worth, sectoral, and compliance conditions.
ODI filing includes Form ODI Part I, II, III, share certificate reporting, and submission of the Annual Performance Report (APR) to track investment performance.
APR stands for Annual Performance Report, which must be filed yearly by Indian investors to report financial and operational details of their foreign entity.
No, RBI approval is needed only when the investment does not fall under the automatic route, such as investments in restricted sectors or exceeding financial limits.
Yes, resident individuals can make ODI under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme if they meet RBI’s conditions and provide required KYC documentation.
Indian entities can invest up to 400 percent of their net worth under the automatic route as per the latest FEMA ODI regulations.
Real estate, gambling, and financial products such as margin trading are prohibited sectors for ODI under RBI regulations.
Automatic route filings typically take 5 to 10 working days, whereas approval route filings may take several weeks depending on RBI review.
Form ODI Part I captures initial investment details such as transaction structure, funding source, foreign entity information, and valuation documents.
APR must be filed by December 31 every financial year to report the performance of the foreign entity owned by the Indian investor.
Failure to file APR may block future ODI, delay compliance, or attract penalties under FEMA regulations.
Yes, valuation is mandatory for certain ODI transactions, especially for acquisition or transfer of shares in foreign companies.
ODI can be funded through export proceeds, ECBs, market purchases, balances in EEFC accounts, or outward remittance.
Yes, Indian investors can set up a wholly owned subsidiary or joint venture abroad, subject to automatic route conditions.
Yes, reporting is mandatory through Form ODI and APR to track investment, share allotment, and financial performance.
Yes, registered LLPs can invest abroad under automatic or approval route depending on compliance with RBI conditions.
Yes, non-compliance may attract compounding fees under FEMA, depending on the nature and duration of the delay.
Ebizfiling assists with eligibility checks, documentation, Form ODI submissions, APR filings, AD Bank coordination, and RBI approvals to ensure smooth compliance.
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