Service EDF deadline: 30 days after month-end
For service exports the regulation provides filing within thirty days from the end of the month in which the invoice is raised.
What to do
Use the invoice month, calculate its final calendar day, and add thirty calendar days. This is separate from your client’s payment terms and the realisation period. The regulation permits an AD extension for reasons considered appropriate; contact your bank early if the filing date has passed. Save the acknowledgement and any written extension.
For an invoice dated 8 October 2026, month-end is 31 October and the thirty-day date is 30 November 2026.
Avoid this mistake
Adding thirty days to the invoice date produces a different result and is not this monthly rule.
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