Based on your experience, please give your views on the following :
A Pvt Ltd received foreign remittance and reported to AD-I Category Bank within 30 days and RBI acknowledged the Reporting of Inflow and thus, allotted the UIN.
The company also within the stipulated time filed the Form FC-GPR with the AD-I Category Bank.
Query :
Whether company will receive any letter from RBI acknowledging the Form FC-GPR.
25 July 2024
Once a Pvt Ltd company receives foreign remittance and reports it to the AD-I Category Bank within 30 days, and subsequently files Form FC-GPR (Foreign Currency-Gross Provisional Return) with the AD-I Category Bank, there are certain processes and expectations regarding communication from RBI:
1. **Acknowledgment from RBI:** - Typically, RBI does not issue a separate acknowledgment letter specifically for the filing of Form FC-GPR. The acknowledgment of the foreign remittance reporting (which includes Form FC-GPR) is often communicated through the Unique Identification Number (UIN) allotted by the bank. - The UIN serves as an acknowledgment that the reporting (including Form FC-GPR) has been successfully processed and accepted by the AD-I Category Bank.
2. **Clarifications from RBI:** - If there are any clarifications required or additional information needed by RBI regarding the Form FC-GPR or the foreign remittance, they may communicate directly with the AD-I Category Bank or with the company through the bank. - There isn't a fixed timeline mentioned for RBI to seek clarifications or issue letters related to Form FC-GPR. It depends on the specific circumstances and queries raised by RBI during their review process.
3. **Completion of Process:** - Filing Form FC-GPR with the AD-I Category Bank within the stipulated time is a crucial step in complying with RBI regulations for reporting foreign remittances. - Once Form FC-GPR is filed and the UIN is allotted by the AD-I Category Bank, it indicates that the company has completed the necessary reporting requirements as per RBI guidelines. - The company should keep all records and documents related to the foreign remittance and Form FC-GPR filing for future reference and audits.
In summary, receiving a separate acknowledgment letter from RBI specifically for Form FC-GPR is uncommon. The UIN allotted by the AD-I Category Bank serves as the primary acknowledgment. If RBI requires any clarifications or additional information, they may communicate through the AD-I Category Bank. Once Form FC-GPR is successfully filed and UIN is received, the company can consider the reporting process completed, pending any further communications from RBI or the AD-I Category Bank.