FIRA for Freelancers

A FIRA (Foreign Inward Remittance Advice) is documentation that a foreign payment was received into India. For freelancers exporting services, your bank or payment partner typically issues remittance advice when international client funds settle to your INR account.

When do freelancers need FIRA?

You may need FIRA or equivalent inward remittance proof for:

• GST export documentation and LUT filings
• Income tax assessment of foreign receipts
• CA audit and FEMA compliance records

How Zendt helps

When clients pay through your Zendt invoice link, settlement to your Indian bank account is handled by Zwitch and RBI-licensed partners — with transaction records in your dashboard for reconciliation and export documentation.

This guide is general information, not tax or legal advice. Consult your CA for your specific situation.