On Non -Repatriation Basis
(i) A Non-Resident Indian (NRI) or a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) resident outside India can invest by way of contribution to the capital of a partner firm or a proprietary concern in India on non-repatriation basis provided;
(a) Amount is invested by inward remittance or out of NRE/FCNR(B)/NRO account maintained with Authorized Dealers / Authorized banks.
(b) The firm or proprietary concern is not engaged in any agricultural/plantation or real estate business or print media sector.
(c) Amount invested shall not be eligible for repatriation outside India.
On Repatriation Basis
Investments with repatriation benefits: NRIs/PIO may seek prior permission of Reserve Bank for investment in sole proprietorship concerns/partnership firms with repatriation benefits. The application will be decided in consultation with the Government of India.
FDI by Foreign Nationals in a Partnership Firm of Proprietorship
(iii)Investment by non-residents: Investment by non-residents other than NRIs/PIO: A person resident outside India other than NRIs/PIO may make an application and seek prior approval of Reserve Bank for making investment by way of contribution to the capital of a firm or a proprietorship concern or any association of persons in India. The application will be decided in consultation with the Government of India.
