10/05/2023
The Liberalised Remittance Scheme is an RBI measure that allows Indian residents to send up to USD250,000 per financial year (April to March) outside India. These funds can be used for any permissible current or capital account transaction, or a combination of both.
Who is eligible to remit funds outside India under the LRS?
The LRS is for people who are residents of India as defined by the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999. It cannot be used by corporations, partnership firms, Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), trusts, etc.
What are the permissible current account transactions under the LRS?
The following are permissible current account transactions under the LRS:
π© Private visit (other than Nepal & Bhutan)
π© Gift or donation (including rupee gift) to a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) / Person of Indian Origin (PIO), who is a close relative
π© Emigration
π© Overseas business trip
π© Medical treatment abroad
π© Pursuing studies outside India
π© Going outside India for employment
π© Maintenance of close relatives abroad
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Which capital account transactions are permissible under LRS?
The following are the permissible capital account transactions under LRS:
π© Opening a foreign currency account abroad with a bank outside India
π© Purchase of foreign property
π© Investments in overseas shares, securities, mutual funds, etc
π© Setting up wholly owned subsidiaries (WOS) or joint ventures (JV) abroad (subject to stipulated terms and conditions)
π© Extending INR loans to NRIs who are relatives as defined in the Companies Act.
What if I need to remit more than USD250,000?
You can remit more than the USD250,000 limit for emigration, medical treatment and overseas education, if it is required by the country of emigration, medical institute offering treatment or the university respectively, but this is subject to certain conditions. In other cases, you will need prior permission from the RBI