New regulations from October 1, 2026
Exporting services from India? Get ready for EDF.
Starting 1 Oct 2026, every service & software exporter in India is required to file an Export Declaration Form (EDF) for international payments.
Export Declaration Form (EDF)
Mandated by RBI
Mandated by RBI under the revised FEMA regulations (23(R)/2026)
What is EDF?
Export Declaration Form in trade & foreign exchange regulations- Mandatory declaration of the services you export
- Captures key details about your client, invoice, service & payment
- As per FEMA guidelines, this is required for all service & software exporters to meet compliance requirements
How EDF works?
- 01You do this today
Raise invoice to the client
Bill your clients in their currency, as you do today - 02Skydo will handle this step for you
Prepare your EDF
Already with Skydo? We have your invoice. Otherwise, share it with us. - 03New step
Submit it to your AD bank
Share the filled EDF form at your local bank branch - 04
Receive payments
Receive money from your clients in your bank account - 05
Bank closes the EDF
in the RBI mandated EDPMS system(Export Data Processing & Monitoring System)
Let Skydo help you prepare for your EDF filing. For detailed info, check out our EDF blog.
Does EDF apply to you?
No change
Goods exporter
- Goods exporter
- E-commerce exporters
Applicable
Service exporter
- Software/IT/SaaS
- Freelancers/consultants
- Agencies/other services
Have more questions? Learn more about EDF on our blog
Free Webinar:Everything You Need to Know About EDF
Learn what EDF is, who needs to file it, when to file it, and how to get it right.
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Register now for30-minute session with EDF experts followed by a live Q&A
- Date: Friday, 9 October 2026
- Time: 5 PM via Zoom
- Duration: 30 mins
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Generate your EDF in a few clicks
Upload your invoice, we'll handle the paperwork. Get a bank-ready EDF in the exact RBI format, at no extra cost.How does it work?
Upload your Invoice on Skydo- We generate your EDF
- You sign and submit to your bank