FFMC Licence in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

This union territory, anchored by the industrial hub of Silvassa, has built a genuine manufacturing base thanks to lower tax rates and proximity to Gujarat and Maharashtra's supply chains — drawing in thousands of small and mid-sized factories that need working capital and equipment finance. For businesses serving travellers and traders in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, an FFMC licence is what turns currency exchange into a legitimate, RBI-authorised operation instead of an unregulated one.

If you're setting up currency-exchange operations in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, StartRight4U manages the full FFMC licensing process end to end, from documentation to RBI approval.

Understanding the FFMC Licence

Under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, only RBI-authorised entities may deal in foreign currency — for banks, that authorisation is built into their banking licence, but for everyone else, it means holding a Full-Fledged Money Changer licence. An FFMC can buy and sell foreign currency notes, coins, and traveller's cheques, letting a business legally operate currency-exchange counters at airports, hotels, and commercial hubs.

The Two Tiers of FFMC Authorisation

• Category I FFMC: authorised for both purchase and sale of foreign exchange, including for travel-related purposes, under RBI's operational framework
• Restricted Money Changer (RMC): permitted only to purchase foreign currency and traveller's cheques, a lighter-capital entry category

Who Qualifies for an FFMC Licence

• A Companies Act, 2013 entity with money-changing explicitly stated as a business objective
• Net Owned Funds starting at ₹25 lakh for single-branch operations, going up to ₹50 lakh for multi-branch or Category I applicants
• Promoters and directors with a clean regulatory and financial track record
• A credible business plan covering locations, staffing, and cash-handling control systems

Documents Needed for the Application

• Incorporation certificate and MOA/AOA
• CA-certified net worth statement backed by audited accounts
• Board resolution approving the FFMC application
• Director and KMP KYC documentation
• Premises and internal-control details for handling foreign currency

How the FFMC Registration Process Works

1. Set up the company with money-changing as a defined business object
2. Compile the Net Owned Funds certificate and financial documentation
3. File the application with RBI's relevant Regional Office, business plan attached
4. Go through RBI's review of promoter credentials and operational plan
5. Receive the Certificate of Authorisation before opening for business

Why Choose StartRight4U

StartRight4U combines regulatory experience with an end-to-end execution team — documentation, technical review, and direct liaison on your application — so you're not navigating the process alone.

1. Dedicated specialists, not a generic filing service
2. Clear, upfront documentation checklist — no last-minute surprises
3. Direct support through queries and clarifications during review
4. Transparent pricing with no hidden charges