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.

This is the standing statutory position. The government extends deadlines often, and an extension is not reflected here until the rule is updated. Mallah Software Services Private Limited is a software company and not a firm of company secretaries or chartered accountants — nothing here is legal, tax or secretarial advice. Confirm the date with your professional before relying on it. See the Professional Disclaimer.

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