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Section 44ADA presumptive taxation: declare 50% of receipts as profit. Foreign clients: LUT for zero-rated export. FEMA: amounts above $10,000 may need bank declaration.
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Why this matters for freelancers & consultants
Freelancers across India — designers, writers, developers, consultants, marketers — face complex compliance: GST mandatory above ₹20 lakh, Section 44ADA presumptive taxation up to ₹50 lakh, foreign client invoicing under LUT, FEMA compliance for inward remittance, and structure decisions (sole prop vs OPC vs LLP). FilingLab handles full freelancer compliance with first-time-filer focus.
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Section 44ADA presumptive taxation: declare 50% of receipts as profit. Foreign clients: LUT for zero-rated export. FEMA: amounts above $10,000 may need bank declaration.
Aadhaar-based ANF-2A filing on DGFT portal
IEC certificate download
Annual KYC update support
Duty drawback / EPCG advisory
DGFT 10-digit code in 5-7 days. Lifetime validity with annual KYC update.
You
FilingLab
Govt
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You
Document collection
PAN, Aadhaar, bank account proof, business address proof.
1 day
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FilingLab
ANF-2A filing
Application submitted on dgft.gov.in.
Same day
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Govt
DGFT review
DGFT verifies and issues IEC.
5–7 days
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FilingLab
IEC certificate + advisory
Certificate downloaded; we walk you through duty drawback / EPCG benefits.
1 day
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You
· 1 day
Document collection
PAN, Aadhaar, bank account proof, business address proof.
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FilingLab
· Same day
ANF-2A filing
Application submitted on dgft.gov.in.
03
Govt
· 5–7 days
DGFT review
DGFT verifies and issues IEC.
04
FilingLab
· 1 day
IEC certificate + advisory
Certificate downloaded; we walk you through duty drawback / EPCG benefits.
If receipts > ₹15-20 lakh, yes — limited liability + lower tax rate (22% under new corporate regime) often beats slab tax (30% above ₹15 lakh).
Zero-rated export. File LUT (annual) to invoice without GST and claim ITC refund. Saves 18% friction on every invoice.
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