The Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") has issued a circular dated July 31, 2017 introducing an online filing system for Alternative Investment Funds ("AIF"). The online system can be used for application for registration, reporting and filing in terms of the provisions of AIF Regulations and circulars issued thereunder. All applicants desirous of seeking registration as an AIF are now required to submit their applications online only, through SEBI Intermediary Portal at https://siportal.sebi.gov.in.

This update is authored by Clasis Law, Clyde & Co's associated firm in India

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