For Indian freelancers & exporters
RBI purpose code finder
Every payment you receive from abroad needs a purpose code that tells the RBI what it was for. Describe your work and get the right code to give your bank or payment provider (Wise, Skydo, Razorpay, PayPal).
All codes on this page
Computer & information services
| P0807 | Off-site software exportsSoftware development or IT services for a client abroad, with the work done in India. |
| P0802 | Software implementation / consultancySoftware implementation or consultancy not reported on a SOFTEX form. |
| P0801 | Hardware consultancyConsultancy on computer hardware. |
| P0803 | Database and data processingData processing and database services, including BPO-style work. |
| P0806 | Other information servicesOther information services, such as subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals. |
Other business services
| P1004 | Legal servicesLegal services for clients abroad. |
| P1005 | Accounting, auditing, bookkeeping and taxAccounting, auditing, bookkeeping and tax consulting services. |
| P1006 | Business and management consultancy, PRBusiness and management consultancy and public relations services. |
| P1007 | Advertising, market researchAdvertising, trade fairs, market research and public opinion polling. |
| P1008 | Research and developmentResearch and development services. |
| P1009 | Architectural, engineering and other technicalArchitectural, engineering and other technical services. |
| P1002 | Trade-related commissionCommission on exports or imports. |
Personal, cultural & recreational
| P1101 | Audio-visual servicesServices related to producing films, video and music, rentals, fees to actors, directors and producers, and distribution rights. |
Income
| P1401 | Compensation of employeesSalary, wages or bonus from an employer abroad. |
Transfers
| P1301 | Family maintenance and savingsMoney from Indians living abroad towards family maintenance and savings. |
| P1302 | Personal gifts and donationsPersonal gifts and donations. |
Exports of goods
| P0103 | Advance against export of goodsAdvance payment received against a contract to export goods. |
Why it matters
- The code appears on your FIRA / e-FIRA, which is your proof of export income for GST (zero-rated exports) and income tax.
- A service code (like P0807) tells the bank it's business income; a wrong one (like a gift, P1302) can cause questions later.
- Use the same code for the same kind of work every time, and keep the invoice and contract for each payment.
Related
Codes checked against the RBI's receipt purpose code list and current bank and payment-provider guides (October 2026). This page lists the codes most freelancers and small exporters need, not every code. Your bank (AD bank) has the final say.