The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced new regulations following amendments to the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011. These changes broaden the scope of companies that can engage in factoring, a financial service. Specifically, non-deposit taking NBFC-Investment and Credit Companies (NBFC-ICCs) with assets of ₹1,000 crore and above are now permitted to undertake factoring, significantly increasing the number of eligible entities. Other NBFC-ICCs can also participate by registering as NBFC-Factors. The regulations also streamline the filing of receivables assignment details with the Central Registry via Trade Receivables Discounting Systems (TReDS).
Government of India has recently amended the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011 ("the Act") which widens the scope of companies that can undertake factoring business. The Act permits Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) to file the particulars of assignment of receivables transactions with the C
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FAQ :
The amended Act widens the scope of companies that can undertake factoring business and empowers the Reserve Bank of India to make regulations for registration and filing of receivables transactions.
The RBI has issued the Registration of Factors (Reserve Bank) Regulations, 2022 and the Registration of Assignment of Receivables (Reserve Bank) Regulations, 2022.
Existing non-deposit taking NBFC-Investment and Credit Companies (NBFC-ICCs) with an asset size of ₹1,000 crore and above are permitted, subject to certain conditions.
The number of eligible NBFCs to undertake factoring business is expected to increase significantly from 7 to 182.
TReDS can file the particulars of assignment of receivables transactions with the Central Registry on behalf of the Factors, and must do so within 10 days for trade receivables financed through TReDS.
Yes, other NBFC-ICCs can undertake factoring business by registering as NBFC-Factor with the Reserve Bank.