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EDF Form for Export of Services
Fill RBI's Export Declaration Form in five minutes. One form covers every client for the month. Download a bank-ready PDF or an editable Word file — free, no signup.
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7 October 2026 update: RBI said individuals providing services abroad are not covered by the reporting requirement and that FAQs will follow. Businesses — proprietorships, firms, LLPs and companies — should keep filing monthly. What this means
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File the EDF in five steps
Most exporters finish in under five minutes. Next month it's faster — your business and bank details are already filled.
Enter your business once
Name, address, PAN, GSTIN, IE code and exporter category. It's remembered on this device — or in your free account.
Add your bank
Pick your AD bank and branch and enter the AD code (ask your branch if you don't have it).
List the month's invoices
One row per invoice in Part 2B. One EDF can cover every client you billed that month.
Answer the declaration
I/We, who pays, received or to be received, currency. We strike out the words that don't apply for you.
Download and submit
Download the PDF or Word file, sign it and submit it to your bank within 30 days of month end.
What is the EDF?
The Export Declaration Form (EDF) is the form in the Annex to RBI's Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026. From 1 October 2026, exporters of services declare the full value of their exports on it — usually to the AD bank where the foreign money arrives. It replaced SOFTEX for software, so IT companies use the same form.
Which parts does a service exporter fill?
| Part | What it covers | Services exporter |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | General information, fields 1.1–1.22: exporter, bank, AD code, modes, total value | Fill |
| Part 2A | Details of goods | Leave blank |
| Part 2B | Details of services — one row per invoice | Fill |
| Part 3 | Exports by post / courier | Usually blank |
| Part 4 | Declaration by the exporter, with alternatives to strike out | Fill & sign |
| Part 5 | For the bank / specified authority | Bank fills |
Key dates
| Invoices dated in | EDF due by | Payment due by (9 months)* |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Invoice date + 9 months (~Jul 2027) |
| November 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | Invoice date + 9 months (~Aug 2027) |
| December 2026 | 30 Jan 2027 | Invoice date + 9 months (~Sep 2027) |
| January 2027 | 2 Mar 2027 | Invoice date + 9 months (~Oct 2027) |
| February 2027 | 30 Mar 2027 | Invoice date + 9 months (~Nov 2027) |
| March 2027 | 30 Apr 2027 | Invoice date + 9 months (~Dec 2027) |
*Nine months from each invoice date; twelve if invoiced in rupees. Full 12-month calendar · Due date calculator
"Strike out whichever is not applicable"
Part 4 offers pairs of alternatives — I/We, buyer/third party, will be received/has been received, foreign exchange/Indian Rupees. Your answers in step 5 decide which words stay; we draw the line through the rest, exactly as you would with a pen.
The layout follows the structure of RBI's Annex (Parts 1–5, fields 1.1–1.22). If your bank hands you its own printed version, use theirs. This tool is a document generator, not legal or tax advice — you remain the declarant.
EDF form by bank
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What is the EDF form?
The Export Declaration Form (EDF) is the form in the Annex to RBI's Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026. From 1 October 2026, exporters of services declare the full export value on it to their AD bank (or STPI for software, or the SEZ Development Commissioner for SEZ units).
When is the EDF due?
Within 30 days from the end of the month in which the invoice was raised. October 2026 invoices are due by 30 November 2026. For services other than software, you may instead submit on or before the date you receive payment.
Can one EDF cover several clients?
Yes. One EDF can cover all your service exports in a month to one or more recipients. Each invoice gets its own row in Part 2B.
Which parts does a service exporter fill?
Part 1 (general information), Part 2B (services table) and Part 4 (declaration). Part 2A is for goods and Part 3 is for post/courier exports, so service exporters usually leave them blank. Part 5 is for the bank.
Do individual freelancers have to file the EDF?
On 7 October 2026, RBI said individuals providing services abroad are not covered by the reporting requirement and that FAQs will follow. The Regulations' text hasn't changed yet, so check with your bank. Proprietorships, firms, LLPs and companies should assume they are covered.
Is this the HDFC Bank EDF format?
This is the RBI Annex format, which every AD bank — HDFC, ICICI, SBI, Axis, Kotak and others — works from. Some banks add their own cover sheet or portal; ask your branch how they want it submitted. Use the bank pages to pre-fill your bank's name.
By when must I get paid?
Within nine months of the invoice date for services, or twelve months if the invoice is in Indian rupees. Your AD bank can extend this on a reasoned request.
What is the AD code and where do I get it?
The AD code identifies the bank branch that handles your export transactions. It is not the IFSC or SWIFT code. Ask your branch or relationship manager — our AD code request letter makes it easy.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. Without an account, everything stays in your browser. If you create a free account, your business details and saved EDFs are stored so you can reopen them on any device.
Does the EDF change my GST or income tax?
No. The EDF is a FEMA declaration to your bank. GST (LUT, zero-rated supply) and income tax rules apply separately.
Last reviewed 13 October 2026 · Sources: RBI notification FEMA 23(R)/2026-RB, RBI policy press conference of 7 October 2026.
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