Interest free unsecured loan by foreign Co. to Indian Co. as shareholders in both cos. are relatives


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This discussion clarifies whether a foreign company can grant an interest-free, unsecured loan to an Indian company when shareholders in both entities are relatives. The consensus is that this is permissible under External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) regulations, as long as no minimum interest rate is stipulated. It's important to note this is treated as a loan to the company, not a personal loan from friends and family.

16 March 2023 Can a foreign company give an interest-free unsecured loan to an Indian company where the owners (shareholders) in the foreign company are relatives of owners (Shareholders) of the Indian company?

16 March 2023 Yes, in the form of ECB where no minimum interest is specified.

16 March 2023 Can't this be treated as Loans From Friends And Family

16 March 2023 No, as this is a loan to the company.


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