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Registration Fees

The fees structure for registration of the FPI is based on the category of the FPI

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The registration is permanent unless suspended or cancelled by SEBI or surrendered by the FPI. A fee is required to be paid for continuance of registration for every block of three years, before the beginning of such block.

Category Entities Fee Validity
Category I Eligible Foreign Investors USD 2950 (USD 2,500 + 18% GST) 3 years
Category II Other Foreign Investors USD 295 (USD 250 + 18% GST) 3 years

Note: An FPI, wherever applicable, needs to pay the late fee of US $ 50 per day for Category I and US $5 per day for Category-II FPI within 30 days from the date of expiry of the preceding block.

Required Documents KYC & Regulatory Review
To continue FPI registration, submit the following to your DDP 15 days prior to expiry:
  • DDPs will review updated KYC documents as required.
  • A covering letter requesting continuance of FPI registration
  • In case the DDP receives the fee on time but KYC/due diligence is pending, registration may be continued, but further purchases will be restricted until the process is completed.
  • Applicable fees (based on the FPI category)
  • Declaration of any changes in information submitted previously to SEBI/DDP
  • If changes exist, submit:
    • Details of the changes
    • Supporting documents
  • Upon successful review, approval for continuance will be issued by the DDP on behalf of SEBI.

Renewal Fee Structure

Category Entities Renewal Fee Late Fee (if applicable) Validity
Category I Eligible Foreign Investors USD 2,500 + GST @18% USD 50 per day + GST @18% 3 years
Category II Other Foreign Investors USD 250 + GST @18% USD 5 per day + GST @18% 3 years
Late Fee Calculation: The late fee is calculated from the date of registration expiry to the date of receipt of payment by the DDP/Custodian. Re-activation must be completed within 30 days from the expiry date.