How to File Form 15CA and 15CB in Online Mode

Filing Form 15CA and 15CB online is a simple process that authorized users can complete with ease. It is important to note that Form 15CA and Part C must be submitted separately and in different steps, along with Form 15CB.

Form 15CB is a mandatory certificate that an Accountant must provide without fail in cases where any payment or a combination of payments exceeding ₹5 lakh in a financial year is made to a Non-Resident (who is not a company) or to a Foreign Company. This is absolutely essential when a certificate from the AO u/s 195 / 197 is not obtained and the payment is chargeable to income tax.

How to File Form 15CA through Online Mode

Here are the steps to file form 15CB/CA through the online mode

Login to the e-filing portal using your user ID and password.
Then go to the e-file and click on income tax forms.
Then, select file income tax forms.
On the next page, select form 15CA.
Then click on Let’s get started.
After that, a 15CA form may displayed.
Once the form filled, click proceed.
Then click yes to submit.

How to Submit Form 15CB in Online

Here are steps to submit form 15CB in online through income tax login mode

Login to the e-filing portal using your valid CA credentials.
Go to the e-file menu and click on file income tax forms.
Then, tap on form 15CB and click on file now.
Select the financial aid and submission mode of filling.
Then click on let’s get started.
Then enter Pan or Tan details of the Taxpayer.
Enter the details of each section.
Then click on the verify option.
Enter the unique document identification number.
If UDIN is not available, you can select I do not have UDIN.
Then select the suitable e-verification option and e-verify.
After successful e-verification, a success message displayed with the transaction ID and acknowledgment receipt.

Ref: Official user manual at form15cb-um

Now File Part C of Form 15CA

Login to the e-file portal using the username and password.
On the taxpayer dashboard, click on the e-file and go to the income tax form.
Click on file income tax forms.
On the next page select the form 15CA.
Click on let’s get started.
Choose part C and click proceed.
Enter the ARN number of form 15CB filled by CA.
Enter the details of each section.
Then click yes to submit form 15CA after filling relevant details.
After successful e-verification, a success message displayed with the transaction ID and acknowledgement number.

Also Read: Link Aadhaar & PAN Number by SMS for Income Tax

Filing of Form 15 CA Offline/Bulk mode

Here are steps to Filing of Form 15 CA offline/bulk mode

Login to the e-file portal using the username and password.
On the taxpayer dashboard, click on the e-file and go to the income tax form.
On the next page select the form 15CA.
On the selection of form 15CA, PAN or TAN of assessee may auto populated.
Provide financial year, filing type and submission mode offline/bulk.
Download the form 15CA offline utility.
Click the Attach file and the taxpayer required to e-verify.
After the e-verification, a success message displayed along with transaction ID and acknowledgement number.
When bulk upload successful, an acknowledgement number generated for each form 15CA.
Then go to the e-files, click on income tax forms and select the view filed forms.
Tap on Downloadable pdf for form 15CA and made available in view filled forms.

Also Read>>> Income Tax Customer Care for eFiling, TAN / PAN and Refund

Is it mandatory to submit form 15CB?

No, it is not mandatory to submit form 15CB. It is applicable if your filing form part C of form 15CA.

Can Form 15CA withdrawn?

No, there is no option to withdraw form 15CA. In case, there is any change in the information, you can file a fresh form 15CA.

Who can issue Form 15CB?

A Chartered Accountant (CA) can issue Form 15CB with confidence after conducting a comprehensive examination of the remittance to ensure it fully complies with Indian tax laws.