FEMA Compliance for Overseas Investments: The Hidden Legal Risks Indian Founders Overlook

Indian founders frequently set up companies abroad but unknowingly violate FEMA when funding them through fintech platforms like Wise or Payoneer. This article explains the hidden legal risks, RBI rules, and the correct ODI/LRS process for overseas investment — and how to regularise past mistakes. A must-read for anyone incorporating in Singapore, Dubai, or Delaware and building cross-border structures from India.