About Femabide

Where FEMA Expertise Meets Global Vision
About Us

Who We Are

FEMABIDE Advisorz is a FEMA-focused advisory company based in Hyderabad, led by a passionate team of compliance professionals. We bring unmatched expertise in India’s foreign exchange laws, offering tailored solutions to startups, NRIs, and global businesses looking to grow across borders.

Recognized as a trusted FEMA consultant for startups, we specialize in helping clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks with a business-first approach.

What We Do

We provide end-to-end FEMA advisory services designed to meet the unique needs of businesses engaging in cross-border investments. Our offerings include:

Entry strategy consultation for foreign businesses setting up operations in India.

Setting up Liaison, Branch, or Project offices in India, with necessary RBI approvals.
Incorporation of companies (Private, Public) LLP, by persons resident outside India.
Transaction support for swap of shares FEMA in acquisitions.
End-to-end assistance with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), including fdi swap of shares, swap of shares under FEMA and Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP), Downstream Investment.
Structuring and compliance advisory for Overseas Direct Investment (ODI), including deferred consideration ODI, swap of shares ODI and Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP).
Strategic guidance on deferred consideration FEMA, deferred consideration FEMA ODI, and interpretation of deferred consideration NDI rules for cross-border transactions.
Obtaining relevant permissions from RBI and/or central government. Compliance filing services under FEMA and companies act (including for Non-Banking Financial Companies [NBFCs]).
Setup and compliance advisory for establishing a subsidiary company in USA or other jurisdictions.
Structuring and documentation of Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP) for and by overseas entities.
Guidance on External Commercial Borrowings, trade credits, and LRS compliance.
Representation before the RBI for compounding of FEMA contraventions.
Customised NRI services – including property transactions, repatriation, and income tax compliance.

Our Experience

With over 8 years of dedicated experience, FEMABIDE Advisorz has been instrumental in executing high-value FEMA transactions. Some highlights include:
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Successfully structured the acquisition of a U.S.-based subsidiary through a combination of share swap, deferred consideration, and cash arrangements in compliance with FEMA regulations.
02
Structured and advised on deferred consideration ODI and swap of shares ODI for Indian entities investing in Southeast Asia and the US.
03
Helped Indian companies issue ESOPs to employees of their overseas subsidiaries.
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Represented clients, both individuals and entities before RBI for FEMA contravention compounding.
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Facilitated FDI through fdi swap of shares arrangements for high-growth startups.
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Provided ongoing FEMA compliance support as a reliable FEMA consultant for startups and expanding Indian enterprises.
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Facilitated issuing of loans to overseas subsidiaries.
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Dealt with downstream investment transactions.
At FEMABIDE Advisorz, we don’t just ensure compliance—we enable global expansion. Whether you’re dealing with deferred consideration NDI rules or planning a subsidiary company in the USA, we deliver clarity, confidence, and results.