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Kompass Global Advisory — Immigration · Global Mobility · International Advisory

Investing abroad

Investing abroad, from India

Capital can leave India legitimately and efficiently — through the Liberalised Remittance Scheme for individuals or the Overseas Direct Investment route for companies. What decides the outcome is choosing the right jurisdiction and getting the paperwork right the first time.

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Programmes

Where capital buys residency, a business or both

Indicative entry thresholds and timelines. Rules change often, so every figure is confirmed against the current programme before you commit.

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Why families do this

What a second base actually gives you

Investing abroad is rarely only about yield. It is usually about optionality — for the family, for the business, and for the currency your assets sit in.

  • A second base — A lawful right to live, bank and school your children in another country, held in your own name.
  • Currency and asset diversification — Exposure to a second currency and a second property or capital market, away from a single-country risk.
  • Mobility for the family — Travel and residence rights that usually extend to a spouse and dependent children.
  • A platform for business — A registered entity, bank account and local standing you can trade and raise capital through.

Benefits

Six outcomes clients ask for

  • 01

    A second base

    A lawful right to live, bank and school your children in another country, held in your own name.

  • 02

    Currency and asset diversification

    Exposure to a second currency and a second property or capital market, away from a single-country risk.

  • 03

    Mobility for the family

    Travel and residence rights that usually extend to a spouse and dependent children.

  • 04

    A platform for business

    A registered entity, bank account and local standing you can trade and raise capital through.

  • 05

    A path to long-term status

    Where the programme allows it, a documented route to permanent residence over several years.

  • 06

    Clean, reportable structure

    Every rupee that leaves India documented under LRS or ODI, and every asset disclosed in your Indian return.

The process

Six steps from objective to reporting

A flow we follow in the same order every time, because skipping step four is what creates problems in step six.

  1. 01

    1. Objective

    Return, residency, market access or diversification. Every later decision follows from this one.

  2. 02

    2. Jurisdiction

    Two or three countries compared on entry rules, holding costs, exit taxes and how liquid the asset really is.

  3. 03

    3. Structure

    Direct, through a holding company, or through a fund — chosen on tax outcome and reporting burden, not convenience.

  4. 04

    4. Route & approval

    LRS or ODI on the Indian side, with the correct forms, bank route and any prior filings completed.

  5. 05

    5. Execution

    Remittance, purchase or subscription, local registrations and title or share documentation.

  6. 06

    6. Reporting

    Annual performance reporting, foreign asset disclosure in India, and local filings in the host country.

Geographies

Where Indians are investing

Select a country for the entry criteria, the structures that work there, and how we help.

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Why Kompass

Advice from the people who also file your returns

  • Chartered Accountant-led — The tax and FEMA position is worked out by the same practice that files your Indian return.
  • Registered Migration Agent-led — Where a route carries residency, the immigration criteria are assessed carefully against the current rules, not guessed at.
  • No product to sell — We are not paid by developers or fund managers, so the jurisdiction shortlist reflects your objective.
  • One file, both countries — Indian filings in-house, host-country execution coordinated with licensed local professionals.

Our process

How we help

Tap a step to see what happens.

  1. Step 1You send an enquiry

    Use the form, WhatsApp or a call. Tell us where you want to go and what you want to do.

  2. Step 2Basic assessmentFree

    Use our free points calculator to see roughly where you stand. You can do it yourself, or we can do it with you. We do not give detailed assessments by email. A full assessment is part of the paid consultation.

  3. Step 315-minute call (Australia)Free

    For Australian visas, a short free call with our Registered Migration Agent to answer your first questions and point you in the right direction.

  4. Step 4Detailed consultationPaid

    A 40 to 45 minute session with a Registered Migration Agent on your full profile, your options and your questions. This is a paid service. The fee is shared when you book.

  5. Step 5Letter of advicePaid

    Included with the paid consultation. A written letter: the visa that suits you best, your next steps, cost considerations, which country fits, and realistic timelines.

  6. Step 6Service agreement and payment

    If you wish to go ahead, you sign our service agreement and pay. Our fees and scope are in writing before any work starts.

  7. Step 7Checklist and documents

    We issue a checklist made for your case, and collect and check your documents with you.

  8. Step 8We start your process

    We prepare and lodge your application, answer every request from the authorities, and keep you updated until a decision.

FAQs

Outbound investment questions

How much can an individual send abroad?
Resident individuals may remit up to the annual Liberalised Remittance Scheme limit per financial year for permitted purposes, including investment. The limit is reviewed periodically, so we confirm the current figure before planning.
What is the difference between LRS and ODI?
LRS is for resident individuals remitting personal funds. ODI is the route an Indian company uses to invest in a foreign entity, and it carries heavier documentation and annual reporting.
Does buying property abroad give me residency?
In some countries a qualifying investment supports a residence permit; in many others it does not. We separate the investment case from the residency case rather than blending them into a sales pitch.
Do I have to declare foreign assets in India?
Yes. Resident taxpayers must disclose foreign assets and income in their Indian return. Non-disclosure carries serious consequences, and it is entirely avoidable.
Can I invest through a company instead?
Often that is the better answer — for liability, succession and future funding. It also changes the compliance route from LRS to ODI, which needs planning before money moves.

Let's map your global pathway

A first consultation covers eligibility, realistic timelines, total cost and the tax consequences of the move. You leave with a written plan, not a brochure.

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