30 days from the date of issue of the notes. It falls due whenever the triggering event happens.

Who has to file FORM-CN?

It applies to foreign investment on record.

What is the penalty for filing FORM-CN late?

Late Submission Fee on the amount involved and the period of delay

FORM-CNmediumReserve Bank of India

FORM-CN — Convertible Notes Issued to a Non-Resident

A recognised start-up reports the issue of convertible notes to a person resident outside India within 30 days of issue, and reports the transfer of such notes on the same form.

Due: 30 days from the date of issue of the notes
Frequency: Event based
If it lapses: Late Submission Fee on the amount involved and the period of delay
Statutory reference: Schedule I, FEM (Non-debt Instruments) Rules 2019

Who has to file it

Every one of these has to hold before FORM-CN binds an entity:

foreign investment on record

Filed on:: RBI FIRMS Portal
Usually owned by:: Company Secretary
Typical effort:: 3 hours

Common questions

When is FORM-CN due?: 30 days from the date of issue of the notes. It falls due whenever the triggering event happens.
Who has to file FORM-CN?: It applies to foreign investment on record.
What is the penalty for filing FORM-CN late?: Late Submission Fee on the amount involved and the period of delay
Where is FORM-CN filed?: RBI FIRMS Portal.

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Who has to file it

Common questions

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