Monthly Archives: June 2011

Useful links in relation to Buyers Credit

Buyers Credit Calculation Sheet, Current Exchange Rate, Future / Forward Rates of USD, EURO, GBP, & JPY. Relevant RBI Circulars in Relation to Forward Contract. DTAA, Withholding Tax, Income Tax Notification in Relation to Form 15CA, Form 15CB, Challan 281, Form 27Q and Filling Links / Format. Relevant RBI Circulars in relation to Trade Credit Continue reading

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WHT (Withholding Tax) on interest on Buyers Credit

Under Sec 195 of Income Tax Act 1961, Tax is required to be deducted on the interest amount paid by the Indian corporate to overseas lenders (bank / suppliers) on the loans taken. Impact on Importers and Process flow of payment of Withholding Tax Continue reading

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RBI Trade Credit (Buyers/Suppliers Credit) Circular Extract

Trade Credits’ refer to credits extended for imports directly by the overseas supplier, bank and financial institution for maturity of less than three years. Depending on the source of finance, such trade credits include suppliers’ credit or buyers’ credit. Suppliers’ credit relates to credit for imports into India extended by the overseas supplier, while buyers’ credit refers to loans for payment of imports into India arranged by the importer from a bank or financial institution outside India for maturity of less than three years Continue reading

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Procedure for Buyers Credit in India

Importers trying to take buyers credit for first time, should go through do initial checks likes whether non fund based limits is in place and for what tenure, is lou format is acceptable to their bank and other operational issues. Continue reading

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Buyer’s Credit – Definition & Meaning

Buyer’s Credit refers to loans for payment of imports into India arranged on behalf of the importer through an overseas bank. Article gives details about Benefits, Process Flow, Cost Involved and Regulatory Framework. Continue reading

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