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15CA – 15CB Filing in India: Step-by-Step Guide for 2025

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Form 15CA and 15CB Filing is a mandatory compliance for remittance payments made outside India. If you’re a business owner, freelancer, or professional making foreign payments, understanding these forms is crucial to avoid penalties.

Let’s simplify the process with this updated 2025 guide.


🟢 1. 🏁 Introduction – What is 15CA & 15CB?

  • Form 15CA is a declaration made by a remitter (person sending money abroad).
  • Form 15CB is a certificate from a Chartered Accountant (CA) verifying the details of the remittance, required for certain types of foreign transfers.

These forms are filed before making foreign remittances under Section 195 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

🔗 Official Website for Filing: https://www.incometax.gov.in


🟣 2. 📜 Types of Licenses Offered

Though not licenses, 15CA/15CB filings are categorized by transaction types:

  • Part A – Remittance ≤ ₹5 lakh (in FY)
  • Part B – Remittance > ₹5 lakh (not taxable in India)
  • Part C – Remittance > ₹5 lakh (taxable, requires 15CB)
  • Part D – Non-taxable, based on RBI approval

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🔵 3. 👥 Who Needs These Services?

  • Indian companies making foreign payments
  • Freelancers paying software license fees abroad
  • Importers, exporters, professionals, agencies
  • Individuals investing overseas (under LRS scheme)
  • NRIs remitting funds or dividends

🟡 4. 🤝 Why Choose a 15CA/15CB Filing Service Provider?

  • Proper classification of payments
  • Ensure no TDS error or penalty
  • Digital verification by a certified CA
  • Timely coordination with your bank
  • RBI/FEMA compliance assurance

📌 Expert handling prevents notices from ITD or RBI!


🟤 5. 🛠️ Registration & Filing Process

✠Step-by-Step:

  1. Login to e-Filing Portal – https://www.incometax.gov.in
  2. Navigate to → e-File → Income Tax Forms
  3. Select Form 15CA
  4. Fill required part (A/B/C/D) based on the remittance
  5. If 15CB needed, CA must digitally file it first
  6. Submit 15CA post 15CB validation
  7. Download & share with your authorized bank for remittance

💡 Pro Tip: Form 15CB must be filed by CA using their DSC.


🟠6. 📂 Required Documents

  • PAN Card of remitter
  • Invoice/contract for the foreign transaction
  • Beneficiary details (Name, country, bank info)
  • Nature and purpose of remittance
  • Copy of 15CB (if applicable)
  • Tax residency certificate (if DTAA is applicable)

🔴 7. 💰 Cost Involved

ServiceEstimated Fee (INR)
Self-filing (15CA only)Free
Filing via CA (15CA + 15CB)₹1,000 – ₹2,500
Urgent Filing/Bank Support₹2,000 – ₹5,000

⚪ 8. ⏱️ Time Taken

  • Form Preparation: 1 – 2 Hours
  • CA Certification (15CB): 1 Working Day
  • Form Submission & Download: Instant
  • Bank Processing: 1 – 3 Working Days

🟩 9. ❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid

🚫 Choosing wrong form part (A/B/C/D)
🚫 Using outdated invoice or wrong purpose code
🚫 Delays in submitting form to the bank
🚫 Wrong TDS calculations without DTAA reference
🚫 CA DSC not linked or expired


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🟪 11. ❓ FAQs

Q1. Is 15CB mandatory for all foreign remittances?
👉 No. It’s only required if the remittance is taxable and exceeds ₹5 lakh.

Q2. Can I file 15CA without CA help?
👉 Only if Part A or B is applicable. Part C needs a CA.

Q3. What happens if I don’t file 15CA/15CB?
👉 Banks may reject remittance. You may also face penalties under Income Tax Act.

Q4. Is 15CA/CB needed for imports?
👉 Usually no, unless there’s TDS applicability on technical services.

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