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Form 15CA / 15CB Assistance

Why Choose Our Form 15CA / 15CB Assistance Services?

Form 15CA and Form 15CB are important compliance requirements for specified payments made to non-residents or foreign companies. Our professional assistance helps you understand the applicable reporting requirements, review remittance details, determine the relevant tax implications and complete the required documentation. We help ensure accurate information, proper documentation and timely submission of applicable forms before making foreign remittances.

Foreign Remittance Expertise

Assistance with tax compliance requirements for payments made to non-residents and foreign companies.

Accurate Form Preparation

Support in preparing the applicable remittance declaration and coordinating the required Chartered Accountant certificate.

TDS & Taxability Review

Review of the nature of payment, taxability, applicable withholding provisions and relevant documentation.

DTAA Assistance

Assistance in reviewing relevant Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement provisions and supporting documents, wherever applicable.

Bank Remittance Coordination

Support in coordinating tax documentation and filing acknowledgements required for processing international payments through the bank.

End-to-End Assistance

Guidance from initial remittance assessment and document collection to form submission and post-filing support.

Our Services

Form 15CA Filing Assistance

Assistance with the applicable declaration for payments or remittances made to non-residents and foreign companies under the earlier tax framework.

Form 15CB CA Certification

Coordination for the Chartered Accountant certificate covering remittance taxability, applicable TDS and relevant tax provisions.

Form 145 Filing Assistance

Assistance with the corresponding remittance information form applicable under the Income-tax Act, 2025 for remittances from 1 April 2026.

Form 146 CA Certification

Coordination for the corresponding Chartered Accountant certificate under the new tax framework, wherever required.

DTAA & TDS Compliance Review

Review of the nature of remittance, applicable withholding tax provisions, treaty benefits and supporting documentation.

Bank Documentation Support

Assistance with sharing relevant forms, certificates and filing acknowledgements with the authorised dealer bank for remittance processing.

What You Receive / Package

Remittance Taxability Assessment

Review of the payment purpose, recipient details and whether the remittance is chargeable to tax in India.

Applicable Form Selection

Guidance on the applicable form and filing category based on the remittance date and relevant tax framework.

CA Certificate Coordination

Coordination with an eligible Chartered Accountant for Form 15CB or the corresponding Form 146, wherever required.

TDS & DTAA Review

Review of applicable withholding tax rate, treaty provisions and relevant tax documentation.

Online Filing Assistance

Support in submitting the applicable remittance declaration and completing the required verification process.

Filing Acknowledgement & Follow-Up

Available filing acknowledgement and assistance with documentation required for the bank remittance process.

Step-by-Step Procedure

1

Initial Consultation & Remittance Assessment

Step 1

We understand the purpose, amount, recipient country and nature of the proposed foreign payment to assess the applicable tax compliance requirements.

2

Document Collection

Step 2

You provide remitter and recipient details, invoices, agreements, payment details, tax residency documents and other relevant supporting records.

3

Taxability & DTAA Review

Step 3

The nature of the remittance, chargeability under the applicable law, withholding tax provisions and relevant treaty benefits are reviewed.

4

Applicable Form & CA Certificate Preparation

Step 4

The applicable declaration is prepared and, where required, the Chartered Accountant prepares the relevant certificate after reviewing the supporting information.

5

Online Filing & Verification

Step 5

The applicable forms are submitted through the Income Tax e-Filing Portal and the required verification is completed by the relevant taxpayer or Chartered Accountant.

6

Acknowledgement & Bank Coordination

Step 6

The available filing acknowledgement and supporting documents are shared for the bank's remittance processing, subject to its requirements.

Eligibility

Indian Businesses Making Foreign Payments

Businesses making payments to non-residents or foreign companies for services, goods, royalties, fees or other transactions may require remittance tax compliance assessment.

Individuals Making Foreign Remittances

Individuals making overseas payments should assess whether the transaction requires the prescribed declaration, subject to applicable exemptions and reporting rules.

Payments Chargeable to Tax in India

Persons making taxable payments to non-residents may be required to furnish remittance information and comply with applicable TDS requirements.

Remittances Exceeding Prescribed Thresholds

Transactions exceeding the prescribed aggregate threshold may require a Chartered Accountant certificate or an applicable Assessing Officer order, depending on the case.

Entities Claiming DTAA Benefits

Remitters seeking treaty-based tax treatment may require review of the recipient's tax residency and other prescribed supporting documents.

Remitters Using Bank Transfer Services

Persons making international transfers through authorised dealer banks may need applicable tax forms or supporting declarations depending on the transaction.

Important: Form requirements depend on the nature and taxability of the remittance, amount, applicable tax framework and prescribed exemptions. Form 15CB is not mandatory for every foreign remittance. For remittances on or after 1 April 2026, the corresponding Forms 145 and 146 under the Income-tax Act, 2025 apply. Individual remittances may also fall under specified exemptions under the applicable rules.

Required Documents Checklist

PAN Card

PAN details of the remitter or person responsible for making the foreign payment.

Aadhaar Card / Identity Proof

Identity details of the individual or authorised person, wherever applicable.

Business Registration Proof

Certificate of incorporation, partnership deed, LLP agreement or other applicable entity documents.

Address Proof

Registered or residential address proof of the remitter, as applicable.

Income Tax Login Details

Access to the Income Tax e-Filing account for submission and verification of the applicable forms.

Authorisation Documents

Authorisation letter or relevant details of the authorised signatory, wherever required.

Foreign Recipient Details

Name, address, country of residence and relevant identification details of the overseas recipient.

Invoice / Payment Request

Invoice, bill or payment request explaining the purpose and amount of the remittance.

Agreement / Contract

Service agreement, purchase contract, royalty agreement or other relevant transaction documents.

Bank Account Details

Recipient's bank name, account number, SWIFT code, IBAN and other applicable transfer details.

Remittance Purpose Details

Description of the payment purpose and applicable RBI purpose code, wherever required.

Foreign Exchange Details

Amount, currency, exchange rate and proposed date of foreign remittance.

Tax Residency Certificate

Recipient's tax residency certificate, wherever required for claiming treaty benefits.

Form 10F / Equivalent Details

Prescribed tax residency declarations and supporting information, wherever applicable.

DTAA Supporting Documents

Documents required to evaluate the applicable Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement provisions.

TDS Calculation Details

Details of applicable withholding tax rate, taxable amount and tax deduction, wherever relevant.

Assessing Officer Order

Applicable lower or nil deduction certificate or order under the relevant provisions, if obtained.

Previous Remittance Records

Earlier remittance declarations, CA certificates and related acknowledgements, if relevant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Form 15CA is a declaration submitted by the person making a foreign remittance, containing information about the nature of the payment and applicable tax details. Form 15CB is a certificate issued by a Chartered Accountant examining the taxability of the remittance, applicable TDS and relevant tax treaty provisions, where required.

Under the earlier framework, a person responsible for making a payment to a non-resident or foreign company may be required to furnish information in Form 15CA, depending on the taxability of the remittance and applicable reporting rules. Certain specified transactions are exempt from furnishing the form.

No. Under the earlier framework, Form 15CB is generally required when the taxable remittance or aggregate of such remittances exceeds ₹5 lakh during the financial year and the specified Assessing Officer order or certificate has not been obtained. The requirement depends on the applicable conditions and tax framework.

Under the earlier framework, Form 15CA has four parts: Part A for specified taxable remittances not exceeding ₹5 lakh during the financial year; Part B for specified cases where an Assessing Officer order or certificate has been obtained; Part C for specified cases supported by Form 15CB; and Part D for remittances not chargeable to tax under the Income-tax Act, 1961.

Under the earlier framework, the ₹5 lakh threshold applies to the taxable payment or aggregate of taxable payments during the financial year. Where the amount exceeds this threshold and the specified Assessing Officer order or certificate is not obtained, Form 15CB is generally required for the applicable Part C filing. The corresponding thresholds under the new framework should be checked under the applicable rules.

The applicable remittance declaration should generally be submitted before the foreign payment is made. Where a CA certificate is required, it should be obtained and submitted before the corresponding declaration and remittance process is completed.

From 1 April 2026, Form 145 is the corresponding remittance information form replacing Form 15CA, and Form 146 is the corresponding Chartered Accountant certificate replacing Form 15CB under the Income-tax Act, 2025. These forms apply to remittances governed by the new tax framework.

Certain remittances made by individuals that do not require prior RBI approval and specified transactions under the applicable rules may be exempt from furnishing Form 15CA. The exemption should be checked against the exact nature and purpose of the payment.

Yes. Where applicable, the Chartered Accountant examines relevant Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement provisions along with domestic tax law to determine the tax treatment and applicable withholding tax rate. Supporting documents such as a Tax Residency Certificate may be required.

Under the earlier framework, Form 15CA may be withdrawn within seven days from the date of submission, subject to the portal's applicable process and conditions. For a new-framework remittance, the corresponding form and withdrawal procedure should be checked separately.

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