As a Foreign National, can I take back my sale value of funds to my home country?

As a foreign national, you can repatriate funds from the sale of your ESOP or Promoter holdings, provided you have a demat and trading account with Navia. Once the stocks are sold, the sale proceeds will be credited to your trading account with Navia.

How to Sell Your Stocks : If you haven’t sold your stocks yet, you can either Raise a ticket [here] and specify the quantity and sale price or Log in to the trading platform [here] and place the sell order at your convenience.

Steps to Repatriate Funds

To initiate the repatriation process, notify Navia by raising a ticket [here] and provide the following details/documents:

1. Purchase Details : Submit a soft copy of the Allotment Letter issued by the company, detailing:

  • Stock allotment details
  • Exercise price
  • Fair market value

2. RBI Approval Documents : Provide a soft copy of the RBI approval document for the ESOP/Promoter holding along with the FCTRS (Foreign Currency Transfer of Shares) Acknowledgement Number. This document is typically issued by the company.

3. Bank Details : Submit a signed hard copy of Form A2 (PDF) required for foreign remittances.

4. Non-Resident Declaration: Provide a hard copy of the Non-Resident Declaration (PDF) as per the RBI format in the FIRMS Manual.

Mailing Address: Navia Markets Ltd, No.9, Ganga Griha, 4th Floor, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600034

What Navia Does for You

1. Tax Calculation & Compliance: Computes any tax obligation on the sale proceeds and remits it on your behalf.

2. Coordination with Auditor for Form 15CB: Obtains Form 15CB, a certificate issued by a Chartered Accountant (CA), required under Section 195 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for tax deduction at source (TDS) on foreign remittances.

3. Preparation & Filing of Compliance Forms

  • Files Form 15CA with the Income Tax Department before submitting the payment request to the bank.
  • Prepares Annexure 2AB & Form A2, required by RBI for foreign remittances.
  • Files FCTRS through the RBI FIRMS Portal within 60 days of share transfer/payment, ensuring compliance with FEMA, 1999.


4. Bank Documentation & Processing :Provides the necessary documents to the remitting bank, including:

  • Contract Note
  • DP Transaction Statement
  • Ledger Statement
  • Other compliance documents


Applicable Service Charges

Note: Remittance can be done only in USD and GBP

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