NBS-9highReserve Bank of India
NBS-9 — Annual Return — Non-deposit Taking NBFC
Annual return of assets and liabilities for a non-deposit taking NBFC in the Base Layer, filed within 60 days of the financial year close.
- Due
- 60 days after financial year end
- Frequency
- Annual
- If it lapses
- Penalty under s.58G of the RBI Act for a delayed or incorrect return
- Statutory reference
- Master Direction — Returns to be submitted by NBFCs
Who has to file it
Every one of these has to hold before NBS-9 binds an entity:
- RBI-registered NBFC
- not deposit-taking NBFC
- Base Layer (NBFC-BL)
- Filed on:
- RBI CIMS
- Usually owned by:
- Accountant
- Typical effort:
- 3 hours
Common questions
- When is NBS-9 due?
- 60 days after financial year end. It falls due once a year.
- Who has to file NBS-9?
- It applies to RBI-registered NBFC, not deposit-taking NBFC and Base Layer (NBFC-BL).
- What is the penalty for filing NBS-9 late?
- Penalty under s.58G of the RBI Act for a delayed or incorrect return
- Where is NBS-9 filed?
- RBI CIMS.
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