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Ways to Accept Crypto or Stablecoin Payments Legally in India (2026)
Ways an Indian exporter can handle a client who offers crypto or stablecoin payment, which routes fit the 2026 FEMA export rules, and what tax law says about tokens.
Manoj Sharma - Compliance
· 9 min read
Accounting Software for Businesses with Foreign Income: What to Check (2026)
A neutral guide to choosing multi-currency accounting software in India: exchange rates, forex gain or loss, GST export rules, FEMA dates and reconciliation checks.
Manoj Sharma - Tax
· 13 min read
Advance Tax for Freelancers with Foreign Income
Advance tax for Indian freelancers paid from abroad: who must pay, due dates, the 15 March rule for presumptive income, and interest on late payment.
Manoj Sharma
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- RBI and complianceAccounting Software for Businesses with Foreign Income: What to Check (2026)A neutral guide to choosing multi-currency accounting software in India: exchange rates, forex gain or loss, GST export rules, FEMA dates and reconciliation checks.
- RBI and complianceAdvance Payment vs Credit Terms: Choosing Payment Terms for Export OrdersHow Indian exporters compare advance payment, letters of credit, collections and open account credit terms, and how FEMA's 9 month realisation rule applies.
- TaxAdvance Tax for Freelancers with Foreign IncomeAdvance tax for Indian freelancers paid from abroad: who must pay, due dates, the 15 March rule for presumptive income, and interest on late payment.
- TaxAIS and 26AS Mismatch on Foreign Income: How to ResolveHow Indian freelancers and exporters can reconcile AIS and Form 26AS with foreign income, give AIS feedback, keep proof and report foreign receipts in the ITR.
- RBI and complianceBank Wire vs Payment Platform: Costs and Rules for ExportersBank wire vs payment platform for Indian exporters: how each route works, what it costs, the Rs 25 lakh PA-CB cap, settlement timing and FEMA paperwork.
- TaxBudget Changes Affecting Exporters and Freelancers This YearBudget 2026-27 changes for Indian exporters and freelancers: new Income-tax Act, 31 August ITR date, revised returns, GST intermediary rule and courier exports.
- RBI and complianceChargebacks and Disputes on International Payments: A Guide for ExportersHow Indian exporters can handle chargebacks and payment disputes from overseas buyers: RBI aggregator rules, EDPMS, FEMA reduction, GST credit notes and IGST risk.
- RBI and complianceCheapest Way for Freelancers in India to Get Paid in USDHow Indian freelancers can find the cheapest way to get paid in USD: compare fees and exchange rate, use EEFC and LUT, batch invoices, and meet FEMA deadlines.
- RBI and complianceDo Freelancers Need a Current Account to Receive International Payments?Whether Indian freelancers need a current account for foreign client payments, how savings, current and EEFC accounts differ, and what RBI rules say in 2026.
- RBI and complianceDo Freelancers Need an IEC Code?When an Indian freelancer needs an Importer-Exporter Code (IEC): DGFT's rule for service exports, FTP benefits, e-BRC, goods exports and what FEMA needs anyway.
- RBI and complianceDo Freelancers Need GST Registration for Export of Services?When Indian freelancers exporting services must register for GST: the Rs 20 lakh limit, Notification 10/2017-Integrated Tax, voluntary registration and LUT.
- TaxDTAA for Indian Exporters: Avoiding Double Taxation on Foreign PaymentsHow DTAA works for Indian exporters: section 159 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, tax residency certificates, Form 10F, Form 67 and a foreign tax credit example.
- TaxEqualisation Levy and Digital Services: What Indian Sellers Should KnowThe equalisation levy on online ads and e-commerce explained: the 6% and 2% rates, who paid them, and why neither applies from 1 April 2025, with old filing rules.
- RBI and complianceExport Payment Collection Checklist for First-Time ExportersA checklist for first-time exporters in India: IEC, GST and LUT, export invoice, EDF, purpose code, realisation deadline, EDPMS closure and payment proof.
- RBI and complianceFastest Ways to Receive International Payments in India (2026)What decides how fast an international payment reaches India: bank wire steps, RBI same-day credit guidance, aggregator settlement terms and checks that cause delay.
- TaxForeign Tax Credit in India: Claiming Tax Withheld Abroad (Form 67 and Form 44)How Indian residents claim credit for tax withheld abroad: Form 67 under the 1961 rules, Form No. 44 under the 2026 rules, eligibility, documents and deadlines.
- TaxForex Gain or Loss on Export Receipts: Accounting and TaxHow forex gain or loss on export receipts is taxed in India: ICDS VI rules, 31 March conversion of receivables, section 43 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 and examples.
- TaxForm 10F Filing for Indian Businesses (Now Form 41)Form 10F filing explained: who files it, how Form 41 replaced it under the Income-tax Act, 2025, the online steps, and what Indian businesses should collect.
- RBI and complianceForward Contracts for Small Exporters: Are They Worth It?How forward contracts work for small Indian exporters and freelancers: RBI rules, who can book one, costs to check, what happens if payment is late, and when to skip.
- RBI and complianceFreelance Contracts for International Clients: Payment Clauses to IncludePayment clauses for freelance contracts with international clients: currency, due dates, advances, payer and bank charges, matched to FEMA and GST export rules.
- RBI and complianceFreelancing Platform Fees Compared: Upwork vs Fiverr vs Toptal vs ContraFreelancing platform fees compared from each platform's own terms: Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal and Contra service fees, clearance periods, payouts and FEMA steps.
- RBI and complianceGetting Paid by Upwork, Fiverr and Toptal Clients Off-Platform: Rules and RisksWhat marketplace terms and Indian rules say about taking an Upwork, Fiverr or Toptal client off-platform: conversion fees, account risk, FEMA, GST and records.
- TaxGST on Export of Services: Zero-Rated Supply ExplainedHow GST applies to export of services from India: the five section 2(6) conditions, zero rating under LUT or on IGST payment, invoice wording and refunds.
- TaxGST Refund on Export of Services: Process and TimelinesHow to claim a GST refund on export of services in Form GST RFD-01: ITC refund under LUT, IGST paid refund, documents, two-year limit and processing timelines.
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