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How Indian Manufacturers Can Comply with FIRC when Receiving Payments from Marteu in Stripe Connected Account

When Indian manufacturers receive international payments through Marteu using Stripe’s connected account, compliance with Indian regulations is crucial. One of the most important compliance requirements is obtaining a Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate (FIRC), which serves as proof of foreign currency payments received in India. Overview In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps for Indian manufacturers to comply with FIRC requirements. Since Stripe partners with Citibank in India, the process will involve coordinating with them via email to request the Payment Advice. Steps to follow Prerequisite: Ensure

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Marteu Formats

Formats describe the dimensions of individual pieces of a product, providing the length, width, thickness, and price per square foot/square meter. Nominal Sizes Ceramic, Porcelain, Quartz Tiles The international standard of measurement  is in the metric system. More specifically, it is expressed in millimeters as defined by the ISO 10545 and ISO 10582. Accordingly, all Marteu Manufacturers operate their production using these standards. Stores and distributors in the U.S. round these numbers in order to simplify the buying/selling process. For example, what we know in the U.S. as

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RCV Vinyl

RCV, or Rigid Core Vinyl, is a type of high-quality vinyl flooring. This rigid core material combines limestone powder and stabilizers, creating an exceptionally durable, stable flooring product. The stone composite core ensures dimensional stability and resists expansion and contraction.  Wear Layer The wear layer is the topmost layer of the flooring and plays a crucial role in the longevity of the product. Protecting against scratches, stains, and general wear, this near-invisible layer is usually measured in “mils”, with one mil equivalent to 0.001 inches. Edge Treatment Edge

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