Can I submit EDF before the payment arrives?
For services other than software, the regulation permits submission on or before receipt of payment, instead of the monthly route. Your bank must confirm its operational process.
What to do
Describe the invoice and expected receipt to the authorised dealer. Ask which route it accepts and what reference should accompany the incoming transfer. If payment has already arrived, do not assume it removes the monthly declaration question. Keep the bank’s response with the invoice and any EDF acknowledgement.
A consulting invoice is raised in October and paid quickly. The bank can explain how it processes a declaration accompanying that receipt.
Avoid this mistake
Do not apply the non-software option automatically to software exports.
Keep a clear record
Retain the underlying invoice or accepted statement, supporting correspondence and any acknowledgement from the designated authority or authorised-dealer bank. The tools here prepare information; only the appropriate authority can confirm acceptance, extension or closure.
Is this an official instruction from my bank?
No. This is independent educational guidance. Use the linked primary sources and ask your bank for its current process and written confirmation.
Can the website file my EDF?
No. Your inputs stay in your browser. Downloads are preparation documents and must be reviewed before use through an official channel.
Checked 8 October 2026. Regulation-based guidance; bank procedures can differ.
RBI · Export and Import of Goods and Services Regulations, 2026 — Primary regulation