Payment Platform Compliance for Freelance Income

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I'm a freelance web developer receiving payments from international clients and need guidance on choosing between two payment platforms:

Platform Comparison:

Option 1 - Sykdo

  • PA-CB licensed by RBI
  • 29$ transaction fee (Higher)

Option 2 - InfinityApp

  • Use JP Morgan's license directly
  • Uses Vostro route under RBI guidelines
  • No PA-CB license of their own
  • 0.5% fee

My Questions:

  1. Is it legally safe to receive freelance payments through InfinityApp given they don't have PA-CB licensing but claim JP Morgan backing?

  2. What are the tax implications and documentation requirements for each route?

  3. Will there be any issues with IT department or RBI if I use the Vostro route platform?

  4. What due diligence should I perform before switching from the PA-CB licensed platform?

Additional Context:

  • I'm a resident individual receiving legitimate freelance income
  • Want to ensure full compliance with FEMA and income tax regulations

Would really appreciate expert guidance on this. The fee difference is substantial for my business, but I don't want to compromise on regulatory compliance.

Thanks in advance!

Replies (1)

Based on the provided information, Sykdo is the legally safer option for receiving freelance payments from internatinal clients due to its RBI -issued PA-CB license, which ensures compliance with Indian fiancial regulations.

In general, as a resident individual receiving freelance income, you will need to  comply with Indian tax laws and regulations, including filing your income tax returns and paying taxes on your earnings. You may also need to obtain necessary licenses and registrations such as a GST registration if your annual turnover eceeds the threashold limit.


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