Ongoing compliance
Ongoing compliance for IFSC entities: periodic returns to IFSCA, AML/CFT, KMP certification, SEZ reporting, tax filings and corporate filings.
Where to begin
The compliance calendar shows obligations by entity type.
Guides in this section
Compliance calendar by entity type
A calendar of recurring obligations, by entity type.
Read the guide →AML, CFT and KYC obligations
IFSC entities must comply with IFSCA's AML, CFT and KYC guidelines and the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002: risk assessment, customer due diligence, monitoring, record-keeping and reporting.
Read the guide →Regulatory returns and reporting formats
Each IFSCA framework prescribes returns and reporting formats, filed through IFSCA's systems.
Read the guide →SEZ compliance for IFSC units
IFSC units are SEZ units and report under the SEZ framework, with IFSCA as administrator. IFSCA held open-house sessions on SEZ compliance in March 2026.
Read the guide →Inspections, enforcement and penalties
IFSCA inspects regulated entities, issues show-cause notices, passes adjudication orders and can impose penalties, suspend or cancel registrations.
Read the guide →Fit-and-proper and governance requirements
IFSCA applies fit-and-proper criteria to applicants, their controllers, directors and KMPs, at registration and on an ongoing basis.
Read the guide →Authorities and further reading
The official instruments and pages this guide relies on. Check the current version on the issuer's site before acting.
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