Export Declaration Form
Monthly filing · from 1 Oct 2026

One month of invoices. One Export Declaration Form.

Service and software exporters now file a single EDF every month. Upload your invoices, check the details, add your bank and SAC codes, and download a form that's ready for your bank.

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  • Free to use
  • Invoices as PDF, JPG or PNG
  • You stay in control of filing
How it works

Five steps, four of them done in the tool

The tool prepares the form. The last step, handing it to your bank, is yours.

  1. 01

    Upload invoices

    Add every export invoice for the month as PDF, JPG or PNG.

    In the tool
  2. 02

    Check details

    Review what was read from each invoice and fix anything that's off.

    In the tool
  3. 03

    Add bank & SAC codes

    Enter your AD bank branch, AD code and a SAC code for each service.

    In the tool
  4. 04

    Download the EDF

    Get one form covering all of that month's invoices together.

    In the tool
  5. 05

    Submit to your bank

    Hand the EDF to your bank yourself. The tool doesn't file it for you.

    You do this
Start with step one →

The tool prepares the form only. It doesn't submit it or issue an eBRC.

Where to file

Who your EDF goes to depends on what you export

Services
Your AD bank

Consulting, design, marketing, IT-enabled and other service exports go to the authorised dealer bank that receives your payments.

Software
AD bank or STPI

Software exporters file with their AD bank or with STPI.

SEZ units
SEZ Development Commissioner

Units in a Special Economic Zone file with the SEZ Development Commissioner.

Freelancer or individual? You may be exempt from filing. Check with your AD bank before you prepare a form.
Deadlines

Three clocks to keep an eye on

30
days after month end

File the month's EDF with your bank within 30 days after the month closes.

Your deadline
5
working days

After you file, your bank logs the EDF in EDPMS within 5 working days.

Bank's deadline
9
months from invoice date

Payment should arrive within 9 months of the invoice date, or 12 months if you billed in INR.

Payment window
Document checklist

Keep these ready before you start

Required Must have

  • InvoicesAll export invoices for the month, as PDF, JPG or PNG
  • Business PANThe PAN of the exporting business
  • AD bank branch & AD codeThe branch you file with and its authorised dealer code
  • SAC code per serviceOne SAC code for each service you invoiced
  • Exchange rateThe rate used to convert invoice amounts to INR

Optional Nice to have

  • GSTINIf your business is GST registered
  • IECImporter Exporter Code, if you have one
  • Contract numberThe agreement the invoices fall under
If things slip

Missed a date? Here's what happens next

If you filed late

Ask your bank for more time

Explain the reason and request an extension from your AD bank.

If your client paid late

Ask for an extension

Request more time from your bank on the 9-month payment window.

If there's no EDF

Payment may be held

Without an EDF, the incoming payment shows as unmatched and may be held.

If unpaid a year past due

Stricter terms ahead

Future exports may need advance payment or a letter of credit.

If the invoice is up to ₹10 lakh

Close it yourself

Invoices up to ₹10 lakh can be closed on your own declaration.

About bank charges

Fees, not penalties

Banks can't penalise you for regulatory delays, but they can charge reasonable fees.

The guide

EDF Form (Export Declaration Form): RBI Filing Guide for 2026

What changed on 1 Oct 2026, RBI's 7 Oct clarification, how to fill each field, SAC codes, the SOFTEX switch and the mistakes to avoid.

Read the guide →

FAQ

Questions exporters ask

What is an Export Declaration Form (EDF) for services?

An EDF is a declaration of your export invoices that you file with your AD bank (or STPI or the SEZ Development Commissioner, depending on your business). From 1 Oct 2026, under the FEMA (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026, service and software exporters file one EDF a month that covers all of that month's invoices.

Do freelancers and individuals need to file an EDF?

Individuals and freelancers may be exempt. Confirm with your AD bank whether the monthly filing applies to you.

When is the EDF due?

File it within 30 days after the end of the month your invoices belong to. Your bank then logs it in EDPMS within 5 working days. Payment should arrive within 9 months of the invoice date, or 12 months for invoices billed in INR.

Does this tool submit the EDF to my bank or issue an eBRC?

No. The tool prepares the form only. You download the EDF and submit it to your bank yourself. It does not file the form for you or issue an eBRC.

What do I need to create an EDF?

Your invoices (PDF, JPG or PNG), business PAN, AD bank branch and AD code, a SAC code for each service, and the exchange rate for INR conversion. GSTIN, IEC and contract number are optional.

Who builds this tool?

The EDF generator is powered by Skydo, an RBI licensed cross-border payments platform.

Get this month's EDF off your list

Upload your invoices and download one form for the whole month. Then submit it to your bank.

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