EDF for companies and LLPs receiving overseas payments
An entity exporting services should assess the service declaration requirements, the correct authority and its authorised-dealer process.
What to do
Match the exporter name to the contract and invoice. Select a bank handling the foreign-exchange transaction, not merely an account you use domestically. Gather invoices, client details, transaction references and any bank-specific declaration. Review the draft through the entity’s authorised signatory before submitting it through the bank’s official channel.
A company invoices two unrelated foreign clients in one month. A monthly service declaration may include multiple recipients, subject to the bank’s process.
Avoid this mistake
A director’s personal identity does not replace the company’s exporter details.
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