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MSME / Section 43B(h) Vendor Declaration (Word)

Format
Word (.docx)
Use
Year-end / onboarding
Cost
Free
In short
Collect from every supplier so you can manage the 15/45-day payment timeline under Section 43B(h). Includes both a registered-MSME variant and a non-MSME variant.

⬇ Download Word (.docx)

Who it's for

  • Buyers/companies who need vendor MSME status for 43B(h)
  • Accountants closing the books at year-end

What's inside

  • Variant A — registered MSME (Udyam number, classification)
  • Variant B — non-MSME declaration
  • Placeholders for PAN, GSTIN, signature block

How to use it

  1. Download and open in Word
  2. Pick the variant that applies
  3. Replace the [bracketed] fields and print on the supplier's letterhead
  4. Collect the signed copy for your records

FAQs

Is the MSME declaration still required?
Yes. Section 43B(h) is current; collecting a status declaration from each vendor remains good practice.

Can I use this on my letterhead?
Yes — it is a plain Word file with placeholders, designed to print on the supplier's letterhead.

Free · verified 28 June 2026 against the Income-tax Act 2025 / FA 2025. General information, not professional advice.