Form 15CA-15CB Filing for Foreign Remittances
Sending payments abroad? Leegal prepares your Form 15CA declaration and coordinates the chartered accountant certificate (15CB) where required.
What Are Forms 15CA and 15CB?
Form 15CA is a declaration filed by a remitter before making certain payments to a non-resident, reporting details of the remittance for income tax purposes, and is generally required by banks before processing the transfer.
Form 15CB is a certificate from a chartered accountant confirming the tax rate and TDS applicability on the remittance, required for many categories of payment above the threshold set for these forms.
| Form 15CA | Form 15CB |
|---|---|
| Filed by the remitter/company making the payment | Certified by a chartered accountant |
| Declares nature and amount of remittance | Confirms applicable tax rate and TDS treatment |
| Required for most cross-border remittances | Required for many, though not all, remittance categories |
| Submitted on the income tax e-filing portal | Uploaded and referenced within Form 15CA |
Documents Required
Keep these ready before your consultation to speed up filing.
- Invoice or agreement supporting the remittance
- PAN of the remitter and recipient, if available
- Bank details for the remittance
- Nature and purpose of the payment
- Tax residency certificate of the recipient, if claiming treaty benefit
- No-PE declaration from the recipient, where applicable
How It Works
Free Consultation
We understand the nature and amount of your remittance.
Applicability Check
We confirm whether 15CA alone, or both 15CA and 15CB, apply.
CA Certification & Filing
We coordinate the 15CB certificate and file Form 15CA.
Bank Submission Support
We help you provide the filed forms to your bank for the transfer.
Remittance Assessment
Confirming which forms and tax treatment apply to your payment.
15CB Certification
Coordinating the chartered accountant certificate where required.
15CA Filing
Filing the declaration on the income tax e-filing portal.
Why File Through Leegal
- Experienced team that gets the applicability assessment right upfront.
- Clear, upfront pricing with no hidden charges.
- One dedicated point of contact for each remittance.
- Quick turnaround so your bank transfer isn't delayed.
Talk to Our Team
GS006, Vikash Nagar, Ramgarh Cantt, Jharkhand 829122, India
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Form 15CB always required along with 15CA?
Not always — some remittance categories or amounts are exempt from the 15CB certification requirement. We confirm applicability for your specific payment.
Who is responsible for filing Form 15CA?
The person or entity making the remittance (the remitter) is responsible for filing Form 15CA.
How long does the 15CA-15CB process take?
It depends on documentation readiness and CA certification turnaround, but is generally completed within a few business days.
Can Leegal help if my bank has specific format requirements?
Yes, we prepare the forms in line with standard requirements and can address specific bank queries as they come up.
Does this apply to personal remittances too, like sending money to family abroad?
Certain personal remittances may fall under simplified rules or exemptions; we can confirm what applies to your specific transfer.
Need to Send a Payment Abroad?
Talk to our team and get your 15CA-15CB filing sorted quickly — no obligation.