17 February 2012
An Indian company wants to purchase a flat in USA for USD 0.8 Million (convertible INR 4 Crore) to open a liaison office. The average annual turn over for last two financial years is Rs 653 Lakh and net worth of the company is Rs 320 lakh.
I would like to know :-
1.whether RBI approval is required for doing the above transaction. 2.whether loan can be taken in USA for purchase of aforesaid property. 3.What will be the mode/format for making application to RBI for it's approval. 4.Whether the above premises can be let out or used for any other purpose.