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Foreign Remittance Certificate (15CA / 15CB) in Gurugram

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Deliverable: Form 15CB (CA certificate) plus 15CA filing support, with UDIN.

Covers: taxability, TDS rate, and DTAA under Section 195 and Rule 37BB.

For: imports, royalty, professional fees, NRI payments, and other outward remittances.

Fees: starting from INR 2,499 per remittance (excl. GST and govt. charges).

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Overview: 15CA and 15CB Explained

📌 TL;DR - Foreign Remittance Certificate (15CA / 15CB) Services at a Glance

Form 15CA is the remitter's declaration before paying a non-resident. Form 15CB is a CA's certificate confirming taxability, TDS rate, and DTAA treatment - required when the remittance is taxable in India and the aggregate to the same non-resident exceeds Rs 5 lakh in the year. Banks need these before releasing the funds.

Sending money abroad? Get your Form 15CA and 15CB done right by Chartered Accountants, so the bank releases your remittance without delay. Form 15CB is the CA's tax-determination certificate that confirms the correct TDS and DTAA treatment under Section 195, and we prepare it with a verifiable UDIN, ready to support your 15CA filing.

The two forms work together: the CA certifies the tax position in 15CB (now 146), and the remitter declares it in 15CA (now 145) before the bank releases the funds. Getting the taxability and DTAA rate right is what avoids both over-deduction and a Section 271-I penalty. This sits alongside other cross-border compliance such as FDI compliance and FLA returns.

Content is reviewed quarterly for accuracy.

What Is a 15CB Certificate

Form 15CB is a certificate from a practising Chartered Accountant that determines whether a payment to a non-resident is taxable in India, at what rate TDS must be deducted under Section 195, and whether a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement reduces that rate.

It is the document banks rely on to release an outward remittance. Form 15CA is the remitter's own declaration, filed online, that draws on the 15CB where one is required. From 1 April 2026 these are Forms 146 and 145 respectively, with the same substance.

2026 Update: Forms 145 and 146. From 1 April 2026, Form 15CA is renumbered Form 145 and Form 15CB is renumbered Form 146. The threshold, the four parts, and the Rule 37BB exemption list are unchanged - only the form numbers differ. Remittances initiated before 1 April 2026 remain valid under 15CA/15CB. We file under the form applicable to your remittance date.

Key Terms for Foreign Remittance Certificate (15CA / 15CB):

  • Section 195: the Income-tax provision governing TDS on payments to non-residents.
  • Rule 37BB: the rule prescribing 15CA/15CB and listing specified payments that need no forms.
  • DTAA: Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, which can reduce the applicable TDS rate.
  • TRC and Form 10F: documents the non-resident provides to claim DTAA benefit.
  • Section 271-I: penalty of up to Rs 1 lakh per form for non-filing or incorrect information.
  • Forms 145 / 146: the renumbered 15CA / 15CB, effective 1 April 2026, substance unchanged.
APL-05 Foreign Remittance Certificate (15CA / 15CB)
CA-determined, bank-ready Form 15CB, with UDIN

Who Needs It

Any person or business making a taxable payment to a non-resident above the threshold. The buyer is the remitter - a company, firm, or individual making the outward payment.

  • Importers and businesses - paying for services, royalty, or professional fees abroad.
  • Companies paying non-residents - technical fees, commission, or interest to foreign parties.
  • NRIs and their payers - repatriation and payments where banks demand the forms.
  • Anyone above the threshold - where the payment is taxable and aggregate exceeds Rs 5 lakh.

What Patron Accounting Delivers

ServiceWhat We Do
Form 15CB certificateForm 146 from April 2026, with UDIN, determining taxability and rate.
DTAA analysisUsing the TRC and Form 10F to apply the correct treaty rate.
15CA filing supportThe correct part (A, B, C, or D) filed on the e-filing portal.
Rule 37BB checkConfirming whether your payment is exempt from the forms altogether.
Bank-ready documentationSo the authorised dealer releases the remittance without queries.
TDS alignmentVia our TDS return team for the deduction and reporting.
Our Process

Process: 6 Steps to Your Remittance Forms

From sharing remittance details to handing bank-ready forms to your authorised dealer, here is how it works.

Step 1

Share remittance details

Tell us the purpose, amount, country, and the non-resident's details.

Purpose and amount Non-resident details
Details Shared 01
Step 2

Check applicability

We confirm taxability, the threshold, and whether Rule 37BB exempts the payment.

Taxability and threshold Rule 37BB check
Applicability Set 02
Step 3

Collect DTAA documents

Where treaty benefit applies, we obtain the TRC and Form 10F.

TRC Form 10F
DTAA Docs In 03
Step 4

Issue Form 15CB

The CA determines the rate and issues the certificate with UDIN, where required.

Rate determined UDIN issued
15CB Issued 04
Step 5

File Form 15CA

The correct part is filed on the income-tax e-filing portal.

Correct part e-filing portal
15CA Filed 05
Step 6

Hand to the bank

The forms go to your authorised dealer bank to release the remittance.

Authorised dealer Funds released
At the Bank 06

Documents Checklist

  • Remitter PAN and the non-resident's name, address, and country.
  • Invoice or agreement for the payment (import, royalty, services, etc.).
  • Nature and purpose of the remittance and the proposed amount.
  • Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) and Form 10F, for DTAA benefit.
  • No Permanent Establishment declaration, where applicable.
  • Bank details and the authorised dealer's remittance form.

Common Challenges and How We Solve Them

ChallengeImpactHow Patron Accounting Solves It
Wrong TDS rate or over-deductionWe apply the correct Section 195 or DTAA rate, avoiding both shortfall and excess deduction.
DTAA benefit missedWe obtain the TRC and Form 10F so the lower treaty rate is correctly applied.
Bank rejects the remittanceBank-ready 15CB and 15CA, correctly matched, so the authorised dealer releases funds.
Penalty exposureAccurate, timely forms avoid the Section 271-I penalty of up to Rs 1 lakh per form.

Fees for 15CA / 15CB

Fee ComponentAmount
Patron Accounting Professional FeesStarting from INR 2,499 per remittance (Exl GST and Govt. Charges)
DTAA / complex transactionsQuoted above the starting fee where treaty analysis or complexity is involved.
Frequent remittersAsk about a retainer for regular outward remittances.

All fees and charges listed are indicative only and do not constitute a binding offer. Final amounts may vary depending on the volume of work and the complexity involved.

Professional service charges for drafting, filing, and representation are separate from the statutory fees. The exact fee depends on the complexity of the case, disputed amount, and number of hearings required. Contact us for a detailed quote.

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How Long It Takes

StageEstimated Timeline
Form 15CBTypically issued within 1 to 2 working days of receiving the details and any DTAA documents.
Form 15CAFiled the same day the 15CB is ready.
TRC / Form 10F neededPlan ahead of the payment deadline where these must be arranged.
Plan ahead of the payment. Form 15CB is usually issued within 1 to 2 working days and 15CA filed the same day - but where a TRC or Form 10F must be arranged for DTAA benefit, starting before the payment deadline avoids a held-up remittance.
Key Benefits

Why Use a Professional CA Firm

A CA is responsible for the rate

A 15CB is a tax-determination certificate, and the CA is professionally responsible for the taxability and rate stated - getting it wrong means under-deduction exposure or excess withholding, plus a Section 271-I risk.

DTAA applied correctly

We apply the right treaty rate using the TRC and Form 10F, so the payee is not over-taxed and the remitter is covered.

Verifiable, bank-ready forms

Only a practising CA can issue the 15CB, with a UDIN the bank and the department can verify, so the remittance clears cleanly.

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The Four Parts of Form 15CA

PartWhen It Applies
Part ARemittance (or aggregate) is Rs 5 lakh or less in the FY - no 15CB needed.
Part BAbove Rs 5 lakh and an AO order under Section 195(2)/(3)/197 has been obtained.
Part CAbove Rs 5 lakh and taxable - a CA's Form 15CB is required.
Part DRemittance is not chargeable to tax in India.

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Legal and Compliance Framework

  • Provision: Section 195 of the Income-tax Act - TDS on payments to non-residents.
  • Rule: Rule 37BB - prescribes Forms 15CA/15CB and the specified exemption list (33 items).
  • Threshold: 15CB needed when taxable and aggregate to the same non-resident exceeds Rs 5 lakh in the FY.
  • Treaty relief: DTAA rate applied with the TRC and Form 10F.
  • Penalty: up to Rs 1 lakh per form under Section 271-I.
  • Forms transition: renumbered Forms 145/146 from 1 April 2026; UDIN mandatory since 1 July 2019.

References: forms are filed on the Income Tax Department e-filing portal; CA certificates are authenticated via ICAI UDIN.

When is Form 15CB required?

Form 15CB, the CA certificate, is required when the payment to a non-resident is chargeable to tax in India and the aggregate to the same non-resident exceeds Rs 5 lakh in the financial year. At or below Rs 5 lakh, only Part A of Form 15CA is filed, with no CA certificate.

What is the difference between Form 15CA and Form 15CB?

Form 15CA is the remitter's own declaration filed online before the remittance. Form 15CB is a Chartered Accountant's certificate confirming taxability, the TDS rate, and DTAA treatment. Where required, the 15CB is obtained first and its details flow into Part C of the 15CA.

Are the forms changing in 2026?

Yes. From 1 April 2026, Form 15CA is renumbered Form 145 and Form 15CB is renumbered Form 146. The threshold, the four parts, and the Rule 37BB exemption list remain unchanged - only the numbers differ. Remittances before that date stay valid under 15CA/15CB.

15CB certificate kab chahiye hota hai?

Jab non-resident ko kiya gaya payment India mein taxable ho aur ek hi non-resident ko saal mein total Rs 5 lakh se zyada bheja jaa raha ho, tab CA ka Form 15CB chahiye. Rs 5 lakh tak sirf 15CA ka Part A bharna hota hai, CA certificate nahi chahiye.

Which payments are exempt under Rule 37BB?

Rule 37BB lists specified payments - expanded to 33 items - for which neither 15CA nor 15CB is required, such as certain personal remittances for travel, education, and other listed purposes. Banks refer to this list by purpose code. We confirm whether your payment is exempt.

Is there a penalty for not filing?

Yes. Section 271-I imposes a penalty of up to Rs 1 lakh per form for failing to file or for furnishing incorrect information. Banks will also not release the remittance without the required forms, so accurate, timely filing matters on both counts.

How does DTAA reduce the tax?

A Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between India and the non-resident's country can lower the TDS rate below the Income-tax Act rate. To claim it, the non-resident provides a Tax Residency Certificate and Form 10F, which the CA relies on in the 15CB.

Who can issue Form 15CB?

Only a practising Chartered Accountant registered with ICAI, holding a valid Certificate of Practice. The certificate carries the CA's seal, FRN, and an 18-digit UDIN that the bank and the income-tax department can verify online.

Quick Answers

15CA? Remitter's declaration (four parts).

15CB? CA's tax-determination certificate.

15CB trigger? Taxable and aggregate above Rs 5 lakh in the FY.

New forms? 145 / 146 from 1 April 2026, substance unchanged.

Starting fee? INR 2,499 per remittance (excl. GST and govt. charges).

Remittance Pending at the Bank?

Authorised dealer banks will not release a foreign remittance without the required 15CA and 15CB, and a wrong rate or a missing form holds up your payment. If you have a remittance to make, share the details and we will determine the tax position and issue bank-ready forms quickly, under the form applicable to your payment date.

Get Your 15CA / 15CB in Gurugram

Form 15CA and 15CB are the gateway to a clean foreign remittance - the CA certifies the tax position under Section 195 and DTAA, and the remitter declares it before the bank releases the funds. With the forms renumbered to 145/146 from April 2026 but substantively unchanged, what matters is getting the taxability, rate, and treaty treatment right.

Patron Accounting does exactly that, bringing over 15 years of audit and certification experience to each remittance. Call +91 945 945 6700.

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Content Created: 9 June 2026  |  Last Updated:  |  Next Review: 9 September 2026  |  Reviewed By: CA & CS Team, Patron Accounting LLP

This page is reviewed every three months (Tier 1) during the active Forms 145/146 transition, and updated whenever the rules, thresholds, or fees change.