Hi Manisha, Have you analysed "The FEMA (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026 vide NN. FEMA 23(R)/2026-RB dated 13 January 2026.
Query: Whether this new EDF form is required to be fill for every exporter (goods/services).?
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Hi Manisha, Have you analysed "The FEMA (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026 vide NN. FEMA 23(R)/2026-RB dated 13 January 2026.
Query: Whether this new EDF form is required to be fill for every exporter (goods/services).?
Goods: EDF is generally required at the time of export; at EDI ports, the Shipping Bill serves as the declaration.
Services: EDF is generally required within 30 days from the end of the month in which the invoice is raised. A consolidated EDF may cover multiple service exports during the month.
Software: Software exports are brought within the broader EDF framework, replacing the earlier separate SOFTEX approach.
The Regulations were notified on 13 January 2026, but become effective 1 October 2026.
"Every exporter" should not be read absolutely; specific exemptions/special provisions must still be tested.
Accordingly, an Indian service exporter who previously did not file SOFTEX/EDF should generally expect EDF compliance from 1 October 2026, subject to applicable exceptions.