Funds Repatriation from Foreign National Accounts
As a foreign national, you can repatriate funds from the sale of your ESOP or Promoter holdings, provided you have a demat and trading account with Navia. Once the stocks are sold, the sale proceeds will be credited to your trading account with Navia.
How to Sell Your Stocks : If you haven’t sold your stocks yet, you can either create a ticket from the option below and specify the quantity and sale price or Log in to the trading platform [here] and place the sell order at your convenience.
Steps to Repatriate Funds
To initiate the repatriation process, notify Navia by creating a ticket from the option below and provide the following details/documents:
1. Purchase Details : Submit a soft copy of the Allotment Letter issued by the company, detailing:
- Stock allotment details
- Exercise price
- Fair market value
2. RBI Approval Documents : Provide a soft copy of the RBI approval document for the ESOP/Promoter holding along with the FCTRS/FCGPR Acknowledgement Number. This document is typically issued by the company.
3. Bank Details : Submit a signed soft copy of Form A2 (PDF) required for foreign remittances.
4. Non-Resident Declaration: Provide a soft copy of the Non-Resident Declaration (PDF) as per the RBI format in the FIRMS Manual.
Mailing Address: As mentioned in our Contact Us page.
What Navia Does for You
1. Tax Calculation & Compliance: External CA Computes any tax obligation on the sale proceeds and remits it on your behalf.
2. Coordination with Auditor for Form 146: Obtains Form 146, a certificate issued by a Chartered Accountant (CA), required under Section 393 of the Income Tax Act, 2025 for tax deduction at source (TDS) on foreign remittances.
3. Preparation & Filing of Compliance Forms
- Files Form 145 with the Income Tax Department before submitting the payment request to the bank.
- Prepare Form A2, required by RBI for foreign remittances.
- Files FCTRS/FCGPRS through the RBI FIRMS Portal within 60 days of share transfer/payment, ensuring compliance with FEMA, 1999.
4. Bank Documentation & Processing: Provides the necessary documents to the remitting bank, including:
- Contract Note
- DP Transaction Statement
- Ledger Statement
- Other compliance documents
Applicable Service Charges
| Fee Component | Amount / Rate | Remarks |
| Auditor Fee | ₹6,000 + GST (subject to change) | Fee for obtaining Form 146 from a Chartered Accountant. |
| Navia Service Fee | 0.70% + GST of the Sale Proceeds | Charged for remittance processing and compliance filing. |
| Bank Service Charges | As per the remitting bank’s applicable charges | Varies depending on the bank handling the remittance. |
| RBI Late Reporting Fee | ₹7,500 + 0.025% of the remittance value | Applicable if documents are submitted beyond 30 days from the date of sale. |
Note: 1) Remittance are done for the following Currencies
2) The applicable charges will be debited to the account on receipt of the request. Charges once debited will not be refunded.
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