NSDL’s Online Platform For FPIs Registration To Participate In Indian Markets
The Indian government on January 2020 has notified the Common Application Form (CAF) for registration of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) with:
Registration with the SEBI
Opening bank and demat accounts in India
Obtain PAN from Income Tax Department
KYC compliance
Accordingly, NSDL has developed the online platform for FPI for submission of common application form to its Designated Depository Participant (DDP) in India. The Common Application Form act as a Single Window clearance wherein FPI applicants fill a single form (as prescribed by Govt. of India) in an electronic manner and obtain registration with SEBI, PAN from Income Tax Department, KYC and Open bank and demat account in India.
CAF form is available on NSDL website: https://www.fpi.nsdl.co.in
Salient Features and Benefits:
Complete Digital Journey
Single Documentation for various services
Inbuild Validations
API integration with SEBI and ITD
Facts and Figures
Registered FPI as on 31 March 2024
PAN Allotted in FY 2023-24
Value Added Services
Modification of details on CAF
Renewal and Surrender of FPI Registration
Clubbing of FPI’s
Monitoring of Investments
For any queries/issues, write to fpiassist@nsdl.com
For compliance/operational queries, FPIs can reach out to their DDP in India.
Common Application Form Process Flow
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