EDF Situations
44 practical guides in edf situations — plain English, real examples, no jargon.
- All 436
- Bank Guides 61
- Industry Guides 60
- EDF Situations 44
- Country Guides 40
- EDF Basics 36
- Freelancers & Creators 30
- Invoicing & Documents 30
- FEMA & RBI 30
- Bank Letters & Formats 26
- GST & Tax 25
- City Guides 20
- Payment Platforms 18
- Compliance Calendar 16
How Long Should You Keep EDF Records?
How long to keep EDF records: why there's no single number, how GST and income-tax retention rules shape your policy, what to keep and how to store it.
EDF for Sole Proprietorships
EDF sole proprietorship guide: why proprietors should file despite RBI's 7 October 2026 remarks on individuals, which PAN and name to use, who signs.
EDF FAQ: 50 Questions Service Exporters Ask
EDF FAQ with 50 short answers for service exporters: who files, due dates, filling Part 2B, realisation, the ₹10 lakh rule, individuals and platforms.
Why Is My Foreign Payment on Hold? Common Reasons and Fixes
Foreign payment on hold at your Indian bank? Common causes: pending EDF, wrong purpose code, KYC gaps or name mismatches, and how to fix each.
EDF for Partnership Firms
EDF for partnership firms: who should sign, whose PAN and name to enter, choosing We in the declaration, and handling partner changes with your AD bank.
Recording EDF Details in Tally: A Practical Setup
EDF Tally setup for service exporters: ledgers for foreign clients, narration templates for EDF month, FIRA and purpose code, plus a register.
LUT Renewal for FY 2027-28: Don't Start April Without It
LUT renewal for FY 2027-28: why your LUT must be refiled each financial year, when to file Form GST RFD-11, a March checklist and what to do if you miss it.
How to Correct or Revise an EDF You Already Submitted
Need to revise an EDF already submitted? How to tell your bank, when errors need a revised form or a letter, what to attach, and how to stop repeat errors.
EDF for One-Off Small Invoices: Is It Worth the Trouble?
EDF small invoice question answered: no general small-value exemption exists for covered exporters, but the ₹10 lakh declaration keeps paperwork light.
How CAs Can Manage Monthly EDFs for Multiple Clients
EDF for CA firms managing many clients: a client master sheet, a monthly data request, a 30-day work calendar and quality checks before signing.
Choosing a Current Account for Export Business
Choosing a current account for exporters: features that matter for foreign receipts, EDF filing and FIRAs, questions to ask banks, and a comparison checklist.
Reimbursement of Expenses From Foreign Clients: Does It Go on the EDF?
EDF reimbursement of expenses: how to treat travel, software and third-party costs billed to foreign clients, and what to agree with your bank and CA.
Invoice Format for Freelancers in India
Freelancer invoice format India: the fields every invoice needs, how domestic and foreign client invoices differ, GST and non-GST versions, and a sample layout.
EDF for LLPs
EDF for LLPs: why limited liability partnerships exporting services must file, which designated partner signs, what the bank may ask for and what to keep.
Purpose Code Mistakes That Cause Trouble Later
Purpose code mistakes on inward remittances: the common misclassifications, how they disrupt EDF matching, eBRCs and GST refunds, and how to get them corrected.
Cancelled Invoice After EDF Submission: What to Do
Cancelled an export invoice after filing the EDF? How to tell your bank, issue a credit note, adjust GST returns and keep records so the EDPMS entry closes.
Services Delivered On-Site Abroad: Filling the EDF for Mode 4 Work
Sending staff to work at a client's site? How to fill the EDF for on-site services abroad: delivery mode Others, descriptions, mixed invoices, GST.
Refunds to Foreign Clients After Filing the EDF
EDF refund to a client: what to do when you refund a foreign client after filing, how to cut the realisable value and what to tell your bank.
IFSC vs SWIFT vs AD Code: Three Bank Codes Explained
IFSC vs SWIFT vs AD code: what each bank code identifies, where exporters use it, which one goes on the EDF and invoice, and mix-ups to avoid.
EDF for Intra-Group Cross Charges and Cost-Plus Billing
EDF and cost plus billing for GCCs and captives: multiple group recipients, treasury payers, transfer pricing true-ups and intra-group netting.
Managing EDF in Zoho Books or Any Accounting Software
EDF Zoho Books setup: the fields to track on each export invoice, how to pull a monthly EDF list from Zoho Books, Tally or any tool, and tracking closure.
EDF for Royalty and Licence Fees From Foreign Licensees
EDF for royalty and licence fees from foreign licensees: whether IP income goes on the declaration, timing invoices on royalty reports and what to ask.
Multi-Currency Exporters: Handling USD, EUR and GBP Invoices on One EDF
Billing in USD, EUR and GBP? How to put multi-currency invoices on one EDF: the currency column, NRV in each currency, the INR total and checks.
Invoice Format for Software Development Services
Software development invoice format: mandatory fields, SAC 998314, LUT wording for exports, milestone and hourly samples, and how it links to the EDF.