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Request for Outward Remittance from NRO account
I / We ____________________________________________________ <name of account holder (s)> request you
to debit my / our NRO savings bank / NRO time deposit bearing account number _______________________ with
______________________ <amount & currency> and transfer it to my / our overseas beneficiary through SWIFT
mechanism, as per the details given below:
Beneficiary’s Name*
Beneficiary’s Address*
Beneficiary’s Account Number*
Beneficiary’s Bank Name*
Beneficiary’s Bank Branch Name*
Beneficiary’s Bank Branch SWIFT code*
Beneficiary Bank’s Correspondent Bank’s Name
Beneficiary Bank’s Correspondent Bank’s SWIFT code
Purpose of Remittance*
Foreign Bank Charges to be borne by*
(*Mandatory fields)
I / We hereby confirm that the remittance falls under one of the five categories mentioned below, read in
conjunction with Table A as per CBDT notification no. 93/2015 dated 16
th
December 2015. The relevant
documents are being enclosed herewith.
Please
tick one
Nature / Purpose of remittance
Documents to be submitted
(All mandatory)
If the remittance amount is Not Chargeable to Tax
If purpose of remittance is as per the list of 33
purposes mentioned in Table A (Please also tick
corresponding option in Table A).
Purpose Code: ______________ <Please
specify>
Form A2, if amount of remittance exceeds USD
25000 or equivalent
If purpose of remittance is not included in the
list of 33 purposes mentioned in Table A
a. Part D of form 15CA
b. Form A2 (on page no 4), if amount of remittance
exceeds USD 25000 or equivalent.
If the remittance amount is Chargeable to Tax (with no correlation to purposes in table A)
Amount of transfer request or aggregate of
such transfers during the current financial year
does not exceed ` 5,00,000/-
a. Part A of form 15CA
b. Form A2 (on page no 4), if amount of remittance
exceeds USD 25000 or equivalent.
Amount of transfer request or aggregate of
such transfers during the current financial
year exceeds ` 5,00,000/-
&
An order/certificate u/s 195(2)/195(3)/197
of IT act has been obtained from Assessing
a. Part B of form 15CA
b. Form A2 (on page no 4), if amount of remittance
exceeds USD 25000 or equivalent.
FOR BRANCH USE: Branch Code: ____________
Receipt Date:___/___/_____ Action Taken on: ___/___/_____ Signature
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Officer (whether NIL rate or lower rate
certificate)
Amount of transfer request or aggregate of
such transfers during the current financial year
exceeds ` 5,00,000/-
a. Part C of form 15CA
b. Form 15CB from Chartered Accountant
c. Form A2 (on page no 4), if amount of remittance
exceeds USD 25000 or equivalent.
TABLE A (Please select corresponding purpose of your remittance)
Tick
Nature of payment
Purpose code
Tick
Nature of payment
Purpose code
Indian investment abroad -in equity capital
(shares)
S0001
Travel for medical treatment
S0304
Indian investment abroad -in debt securities
S0002
Travel for education (including fees, hostel
expenses etc.)
S0305
Indian investment abroad -in branches and
wholly owned subsidiaries
S0003
Postal services
S0401
Indian investment abroad -in subsidiaries and
associates
S0004
Construction of projects abroad by Indian
companies including import of goods at
project site
S0501
Indian investment abroad -in real estate
S0005
Freight insurance - relating to import and
export of goods
S0602
Loans extended to Non-Residents
S0011
Payments for maintenance of offices abroad
S1011
Advance payment against imports
S0101
Maintenance of Indian embassies abroad
S1201
Payment towards imports-settlement of
invoice
S0102
Remittances by foreign embassies in India
S1202
Imports by diplomatic missions
S0103
Remittance by non-residents towards family
maintenance and savings
S1301
Intermediary trade
S0104
Remittance towards personal gifts and
donations
S1302
Imports below ` 5,00,000 (For use by ECD
offices)
S0190
Remittance towards donations to religious and
charitable institutions abroad
S1303
Payment for operating expenses of Indian
shipping companies operating abroad
S0202
Remittance towards grants and donations to
other governments and charitable institutions
established by the governments.
S1304
Operating expenses of Indian Airlines
companies operating abroad
S0208
Contributions or donations by the Government
to international institutions
S1305
Booking of passages abroad - Airlines
companies
S0212
Remittance towards payment or refund of
taxes
S1306
Remittance towards business travel
S0301
Refunds or rebates or reduction in invoice
value on account of exports
S1501
Travel under basic travel quota (BTQ)
S0302
Payments by residents for international
bidding
S1503
Travel for pilgrimage
S0303
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Declarations cum Undertakings:
1. I / We declare that amount of remittance being sent is:
Chargeable to Tax Not Chargeable to Tax
2. I / We declare that during the current financial year, the total funds (including this transfer request) repatriated
by me / us is within the stipulated ceiling of USD one million, the annual limit prescribed by Reserve Bank of
India under FEMA for the said purpose.
3. I / We declare that this transaction(s) does not involve and is not designed for the purpose of any
contravention or evasion of the provisions of the FEMA, 1999 or of any rule regulation, notification, direction
or order made thereunder. I/We also hereby agree and undertake to give such information / documents before
the Bank undertakes the transaction(s) and as may be required from time to time as will reasonable satisfy
you about the transaction(s) in terms of the declaration. I / We also understand that if I / We refuse to comply
with any such requirement or make unsatisfactory compliance therewith, the Bank shall refuse in writing to
undertake the transaction and shall if it has reason to believe that any contravention / evasion is contemplated
by me / us may report the matter to the Reserve Bank of India.
4. I / We declare that this transaction(s) does not violate any provisions of Indian Income- Tax Act, 1961and
also no information has been concealed by me / us. Necessary tax has been paid off/provided for in respect of
the funds being remitted. Further, I / We shall undertake to indemnify State Bank of India for any tax/interest
or penalty levied by the Income-tax/Income tax Appellate Authorities/Courts in India for non deduction of tax
or non-compliance with the relevant provisions of Income tax law in regards to this transaction(s).
5. I have read, understood and agree to abide by the terms & conditions relating to service requested by me/us,
as may be in force from time to time. Please debit my/our account for the service related charges.
Date: ___________________
Place: ___________________
FORM A2
Signature of 1
st
Applicant
Signature of 2
nd
Applicant
Customer Acknowledgement Copy (To be returned to the customer, if submitting it in person)
A/c No: _____________________ A/c Holder Name: ________________________________
Type of request: Request for Outward Remittance from NRO account
Date of receipt: ___/___/_____
Signature of authorised official
Branch Seal & Stamp
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FORM A2
Application cum Declaration Form
(To be completed by the applicant (remitter))
FOR OFFICE USE
AD Code No.
Form No.
Serial No.
Amount & Currency
Rupees Equivalent
I/ We _______________________________________ (name of remitter(s)) authorize ________________
______________________________ (Name of AD branch) to debit my / our Saving Bank / Current /
RFC / EEFC A/c. No. ________________________ together with your charges and:
a. *Issue a draft:-
1. Beneficiary’s Name:
2. Address:_____________ _____________________
_________________________________________________________________________
b. *Effect the foreign exchange remittance directly:-
1. Beneficiary’s Name:
2. Name and address of the Bank:
3. Account No.:
c. *Issue travelers cheques for: - ______
d. *Issue foreign currency notes for:-
(* Strike out whichever is not applicable)
For the purpose indicated below
(Remitter should put a tick () against an appropriate purpose code. In case of doubt / difficulty, the AD
bank should be consulted).
Date Signature of 1
st
applicant Signature of 2
nd
applicant
Name: Name:
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(To be completed by the applicant (remitter))
Sr. No.
Purpose Group Name
Purpose Code
Description
As per Annex -I
DECLARATION
(Under FEMA 1999)
I / We, ___________________________________________ declare that
1. *The total amount of foreign exchange purchased from or remitted through, all sources in India
during this calendar year including this application is within USD ______________________
(USD ______________________________________________________________________only)
the annual limit prescribed by the Reserve Bank of India for the said purpose.
2. *Foreign exchange purchased from you is for the purpose indicated above.
(* Strike out whichever is not applicable)
Date Signature of 1
st
applicant Signature of 2
nd
applicant
Name: Name:
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Annex - I (Purpose Codes for Reporting under FETERS)
A. Payment Purposes (for use in BOP file)
Gr.
No.
Purpose
Group
Name
Purpose
Code
Description
Gr.
No.
Purpose
Group
Name
Purpose
Code
Description
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Capital
Account
S0017
Acquisition of non-produced non-financial assets (Purchase of
intangible assets like patents, copyrights, trademarks etc., land
acquired by government, use of natural resources) Government
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Telecommu
nica tion,
Computer
&
Informatio
n Services
S0801
Hardware consultancy/implementation
S0019
Acquisition of non-produced non-financial assets (Purchase of
intangible assets like patents, copyrights, trademarks etc., use of
natural resources) Non-Government
S0802
Software consultancy / implementation
S0026
Capital transfers ( Guarantees payments, Investment Grand given
by the government/international organisation, exceptionally large
Non-life insurance claims) Government
S0803
Data base, data processing charges
S0027
Capital transfers ( Guarantees payments, Investment Grand given
by the Non-government, exceptionally large Non-life insurance
claims) Non- Government
S0804
Repair and maintenance of computer and software
S0099
Other capital payments not included elsewhere
S0805
News agency services
Financial Account
S0806
Other information services- Subscription to
newspapers, periodicals
Foreign
Direct
Investmen
ts
S0003
Indian Direct investment abroad (in branches & wholly owned
subsidiaries) in equity Shares
S0807
Off-site software imports
S0004
Indian Direct investment abroad (in subsidiaries and associates)
in debt instruments
S0808
Telecommunication services including electronic mail
services and voice mail services
S0005
Indian investment abroad in real estate
S0809
Satellite services including space shuttle and rockets
etc.
S0006
Repatriation of Foreign Direct Investment made by overseas
Investors in India in equity shares
7
Charges for
the use of
intellectual
property
n.i.e
S0901
Franchises services
S0007
Repatriation of Foreign Direct Investment in made by overseas
Investors India in debt instruments
S0902
Payment for use, through licensing arrangements, of
produced originals or prototypes (such as manuscripts
and films), patents, copyrights, trademarks and
industrial processes etc.
S0008
Repatriation of Foreign Direct Investment made by overseas
Investors in India in real estate
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Other
Business
Services
S1002
Trade related services commission on exports /
imports
Foreign
Portfolio
Investmen
ts
S0001
Indian Portfolio investment abroad in equity shares
S1003
Operational leasing services (other than financial
leasing) without operating crew, including charter
hire- Airlines companies
S0002
Indian Portfolio investment abroad in debt instruments
S1004
Legal services
S0009
Repatriation of Foreign Portfolio Investment made by overseas
Investors in India in equity shares
S1005
Accounting, auditing, book-keeping services
S0010
Repatriation of Foreign Portfolio Investment made by overseas
Investors in India in debt instruments
S1006
Business and management consultancy and public
relations services
External
Commerci
al
Borrowin
gs
S0011
Loans extended to Non-Residents
S1007
Advertising, trade fair service
S0012
Repayment of long & medium term loans with original maturity
above one year received from Non- Residents
S1008
Research & Development services
Short
term
Loans
S0013
Repayment of short term loans with original maturity up to one
year received from Non-Residents
S1009
Architectural services
Banking
Capital
S0014
Repatriation of Non-Resident Deposits (FCNR(B)/NR(E)RA etc)
S1010
Agricultural services like protection against insects &
disease, increasing of harvest yields, forestry services.
S0015
Repayment of loans & overdrafts taken by ADs on their own
account.
S1011
Payments for maintenance of offices abroad
S0016
Sale of a foreign currency against another foreign currency
S1013
Environmental Services
Financial
Derivative
s and
Others
S0020
Payments made on account of margin payments, premium
payment and settlement amount etc. under Financial derivative
transactions.
S1014
Engineering Services
S0021
Payments made on account of sale of share under Employee stock
option
S1015
Tax consulting services
S0022
Investment in Indian Depositories Receipts (IDRs)
S1016
Market research and public opinion polling service
S0023
Remittances made under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)
for Individuals
S1017
Publishing and printing services
External
Assistance
S0024
External Assistance extended by India. e.g. Loans and advances
extended by India to Foreign governments under various
agreements
S1018
Mining services like onsite processing services
analysis of ores etc.
S0025
Repayments made on account of External Assistance received by
India.
S1020
Commission agent services
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Transport
S0201
Payments for surplus freight/passenger fare by foreign shipping
companies operating in India
S1021
Wholesale and retailing trade services.
S0202
Payment for operating expenses of Indian shipping companies
operating abroad
S1022
Operational leasing services (other than financial
leasing) without operating crew, including charter
hire- Shipping companies
S0203
Freight on imports Shipping companies
S1023
Other Technical Services including scientific/space
services.
S0204
Freight on exports Shipping companies
S1099
Other services not included elsewhere
S0205
Operational leasing/Rental of Vessels (with crew) Shipping
companies
9
Personal,
Cultural &
Recreationa
S1101
Audio-visual and related services like Motion picture
and video tape production, distribution and projection
services.
7
S0206
Booking of passages abroad Shipping companies
l services
S1103
Radio and television production, distribution and
transmission services
S0207
Payments for surplus freight/passenger fare by foreign Airlines
companies operating in India
S1104
Entertainment services
S0208
Operating expenses of Indian Airlines companies operating
abroad
S1105
Museums, library and archival services
S0209
Freight on imports Airlines companies
S1106
Recreation and sporting activities services
S0210
Freight on exports Airlines companies
S1107
Education (e.g. fees for correspondence courses
abroad )
S0211
Operational leasing / Rental of Vessels (with crew) Airline
companies
S1108
Health Service (payment towards services received
from hospitals, doctors, nurses, paramedical and
similar services etc. rendered remotely or on-site)
S0212
Booking of passages abroad Airlines companies
S1109
Other Personal, Cultural & Recreational services
S0214
Payments on account of stevedoring, demurrage, port handling
charges etc.(Shipping companies)
10
Govt. not
included
elsewhere
(G.n.i.e.)
S1201
Maintenance of Indian embassies abroad
S0215
Payments on account of stevedoring, demurrage, port handling
charges, etc.(Airlines companies)
S1202
Remittances by foreign embassies in India
S0216
Payments for Passenger - Shipping companies
11
Secondary
Income
S1301
Remittance for family maintenance and savings
S0217
Other payments by Shipping companies
S1302
Remittance towards personal gifts and donations
S0218
Payments for Passenger - Airlines companies
S1303
Remittance towards donations to religious and
charitable institutions abroad
S0219
Other Payments by Airlines companies
S1304
Remittance towards grants and donations to other
governments and charitable institutions established by
the governments.
S0220
Payments on account of freight under other modes of transport
(Internal Waterways, Roadways, Railways, Pipeline transports
and others)
S1305
Contributions/donations by the Government to
international institutions
S0221
Payments on account of passenger fare under other modes of
transport (Internal Waterways, Roadways, Railways, Pipeline
transports and others)
S1306
Remittance towards payment / refund of taxes.
S0222
Postal & Courier services by Air
S1307
Outflows on account of migrant transfers including
personal effects
S0223
Postal & Courier services by Sea
12
Primary
Income
S1401
Compensation of employees
S0224
Postal & Courier services by others
S1402
Remittance towards interest on Non-Resident deposits
(FCNR(B)/NR(E)RA, etc.)
2
Travel
S0301
Business travel
S1403
Remittance towards interest on loans from Non-
Residents (ST/MT/LT loans) e.g. External
Commercial Borrowings, Trade Credits, etc.
S0303
Travel for pilgrimage
S1405
Remittance towards interest payment by ADs on their
own account (to VOSTRO a/c holders or the OD on
NOSTRO a/c.)
S0304
Travel for medical treatment
S1408
Remittance of profit by FDI enterprises in India (by
branches of foreign companies including bank
branches)
S0305
Travel for education (including fees, hostel expenses etc.)
S1409
Remittance of dividends by FDI enterprises in India
(other than branches) on equity and investment fund
shares
S0306
Other travel (including holiday trips and payments for settling
international credit cards transactions)
S1410
Payment of interest by FDI enterprises in India to their
Parent company abroad.
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Constructi
on
Services
S0501
Construction of projects abroad by Indian companies including
import of goods at project site abroad
S1411
Remittance of interest income on account of Portfolio
Investment in India
S0502
Cost of construction etc. of projects executed by foreign
companies in India.
S1412
Remittance of dividends on account of Portfolio
Investment in India on equity and investment fund
shares
4
Insurance
and
Pension
Services
S0601
Life Insurance premium except term insurance
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Others
S1501
Refunds / rebates / reduction in invoice value on
account of exports
S0602
Freight insurance relating to import & export of goods
S1502
Reversal of wrong entries, refunds of amount remitted
for non-exports
S0603
Other general insurance premium including reinsurance premium;
and term life insurance premium
S1503
Payments by residents for international bidding
S0605
Auxiliary services including commission on insurance
S1504
Notional sales when export bills negotiated/
purchased/ discounted are dishonored/ crystallised/
cancelled and reversed from suspense account
S0607
Insurance claim Settlement of non-life insurance; and life
insurance (only term insurance)
S1505
Deemed Imports (exports between SEZ, EPZs and
Domestic tariff areas)
S0608
Life Insurance Claim Settlements
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Maintenanc
e and
repair
services
n.i.e
S1601
Payments on account of maintenance and repair
services rendered for Vessels, ships, boats, warships,
etc.
S0609
Standardised guarantee services
S0610
Premium for pension funds
S0611
Periodic pension entitlements e.g. monthly quarterly or yearly
payments of pension amounts by Indian Pension Fund
Companies.
S1602
Payments on account of maintenance and repair
services rendered for aircrafts, space shuttles, rockets,
military aircrafts, helicopters, etc.
S0612
Invoking of standardised guarantees
5
Services
S0701
Financial intermediation, except investment banking - Bank
charges, collection charges, LC charges etc.
15
Manufactur
ing services
(goods for
processing)
S1701
Payments for processing of goods
S0702
Investment banking brokerage, under writing commission etc.
S0703
Auxiliary services charges on operation & regulatory fees,
custodial services, depository services etc.