Export Declaration Form (EDF)
Export Declaration
Form (EDF)
What it is, how to file it and how Infinity can help you
What it is, how to file it and how Infinity can help you
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What is an Export Declaration Form?
What is an Export Declaration Form?
An Export Declaration Form records key information about an export transaction. Depending on the export and the rules that apply, it can help connect the exporter, invoice, overseas buyer, export details and the related payment in one declaration.
An Export Declaration Form records key information about an export transaction. Depending on the export and the rules that apply, it can help connect the exporter, invoice, overseas buyer, export details and the related payment in one declaration.
Who needs to file an EDF?
Who needs to file
an EDF?
From 1 October 2026, exporters must follow the declaration requirements applicable to their export route and category.
From 1 October 2026, exporters must follow the declaration requirements applicable to their export route and category.
Goods exporters
At EDI-enabled ports, the shipping bill serves as the EDF. Other routes follow the applicable declaration process.
Service exporters
Businesses exporting services or software to overseas clients must follow the applicable EDF requirements.
SEZ exporters
Exporters operating from an SEZ must follow the declaration process applicable to their export category.
Do Individuals Need to File an EDF?
RBI has clarified that individuals providing services abroad, such as tutoring or small software assignments, do not need to report these transactions, irrespective of the amount.
This clarification applies to individual transactions of a personal nature. It should not be interpreted as a blanket exemption for business exports.
RBI is yet to issue FAQs in regards to this clarification.
Do Individuals Need
to File an EDF?
RBI has clarified that individuals providing services abroad, such as tutoring or small software assignments, do not need to report these transactions, irrespective of the amount.
This clarification applies to individual transactions of a personal nature. It should not be interpreted as a blanket exemption for business exports.
RBI is yet to issue FAQs in regards to this clarification.
How can Infinity help in EDF filing?
How can Infinity help in EDF filing?
Your invoices,
brought together
Infinity fetches your invoices for the month and you can upload external invoices if needed.
Infinity fetches your invoices for the month and you can upload external invoices if needed.
We fill in your EDF
document
Infinity uses your invoice details to prepare your EDF form, you don't have to put manual entires.
We fill in your EDF
document
Infinity uses your invoice details to prepare your EDF form, you don't have to put manual entires.
Review, sign and submit
Check the details, sign the form and submit it to your Authorised Dealer (AD) bank.
Your bank completes
the closure
Once payment is received, your AD bank completes the required closure in EDPMS.
Review, sign
and submit
Check the details, sign the form and submit it to your Authorised Dealer (AD) bank.
Your bank completes the closure
Once payment is received, your AD bank completes the required closure in EDPMS.
Bring every invoice together
Infinity fetches invoices created on the platform. You can also upload invoices made elsewhere.
Review your prepared EDF
Infinity uses your invoice details to prepare the declaration and sends it to you for review.
Sign, submit and complete closure
Sign and submit the form to your AD bank. Infinity can help coordinate, while your bank handles reconciliation and EDPMS closure.
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Bring every invoice together
Infinity fetches invoices created on the platform. You can also upload invoices made elsewhere.
Review your prepared EDF
Infinity uses your invoice details to prepare the declaration and sends it to you for review.
Sign, submit and complete closure
Sign and submit the form to your AD bank. Infinity can help coordinate, while your bank handles reconciliation and EDPMS closure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Export Declaration Form (EDF)?
What information do I need to prepare an EDF?
Can I generate and submit an EDF online?
Will Infinity help me with EDF filing?
Do freelancers, YouTubers, content creators, and AdSense earners need an EDF?
Does the ₹10 lakh rule mean I am exempt from EDF reporting?
What happens if I miss the EDF filing deadline?
If I have already received payment or have a FIRA, do I still need an EDF?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Export Declaration Form (EDF)?
What information do I need to prepare an EDF?
Can I generate and submit an EDF online?
Will Infinity help me with EDF filing?
Do freelancers, YouTubers, content creators, and AdSense earners need an EDF?
Does the ₹10 lakh rule mean I am exempt from EDF reporting?
What happens if I miss the EDF filing deadline?
If I have already received payment or have a FIRA, do I still need an EDF?