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EDF due dates for export of services
Last updated: 8 October 2026
Short answer: the EDF for services is due within 30 days from the end of the month in which the invoice was raised. October 2026 invoices: by 30 November 2026.
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Due dates for the next 12 months
| Invoices raised in | EDF due by | How |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 30 November 2026 | 31 Oct + 30 days |
| November 2026 | 30 December 2026 | 30 Nov + 30 days |
| December 2026 | 30 January 2027 | 31 Dec + 30 days |
| January 2027 | 2 March 2027 | 31 Jan + 30 days |
| February 2027 | 30 March 2027 | 28 Feb + 30 days |
| March 2027 | 30 April 2027 | 31 Mar + 30 days |
| April 2027 | 30 May 2027 | 30 Apr + 30 days |
| May 2027 | 30 June 2027 | 31 May + 30 days |
| June 2027 | 30 July 2027 | 30 Jun + 30 days |
| July 2027 | 30 August 2027 | 31 Jul + 30 days |
| August 2027 | 30 September 2027 | 31 Aug + 30 days |
| September 2027 | 30 October 2027 | 30 Sep + 30 days |
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Questions
When is the EDF due for October 2026 invoices?
By 30 November 2026: within 30 days from the end of the month in which the invoice was raised (Regulation 3(2)).
Can I submit before receiving payment?
Yes. For services other than software you may also submit on or before the date you receive payment (Regulation 3(2)(b)); software must follow the 30-day rule.
What if I miss the deadline?
Ask your bank for an extension before the due date, giving reasons. The bank may extend it after checking the request is reasonable (Regulation 3(2)(c)).
How long do I have to receive payment?
9 months from the invoice date, or 12 months if invoiced or settled in rupees (Regulation 5, as amended 22 Sep 2026).