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We carry on dynamic, professional activities designed to empower manufacturers, traders, and exporters with seamless market access, regulatory compliance, and high-impact B2B connectivity.

Import and Export Consultancy of General Merchandise

Import & Export Consultancy

To carry on the activity of providing consultancy services in Import and Export of General Merchandise.

Navigating international trade laws, customs classifications, and commercial regulations requires seasoned expertise. We provide hands-on consultancy for importing and exporting general merchandise across diverse industrial and consumer sectors.

  • Comprehensive guidance on HS Codes, tariff classifications, and duty structures
  • Import/Export licensing, foreign trade policy advisory, and compliance assurance
  • International contract drafting, Incoterms advisory, and letter of credit setup
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Exporters Facilitation Services and Trade Shows

International Market Facilitation

To provide facilitation Services to exporters and others to showcase their products in the International market and promote their exports / services through exhibitions, Trade Shows and Business Visits.

We open doors for ambitious Indian and regional exporters to enter high-value global territories. Our facilitation programs assist companies in presenting their products directly to verified overseas buyers, distributors, and business delegations.

  • Participation in world-renowned international trade fairs and exhibitions
  • End-to-end coordination of global business visits and buyer-seller delegations
  • Showcase stalls, market positioning, and direct overseas partner meetings
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Export and Import Training Programme and Documentation

Exim Training & Documentation

To carry on the activity of Export and Import related Online / Offline Training Programme and documentation.

Documentation errors cause costly cargo delays and customs penalties. Our professional training programmes provide clear, step-by-step masterclasses delivered both online and offline to train entrepreneurs, executives, and logistics teams.

  • Practical masterclasses on Bills of Lading, Shipping Bills, and LC documentation
  • Flexible online interactive modules and in-depth offline executive workshops
  • Real-world case studies in customs clearance and international banking compliance
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Advertising B2B Marketplace and Trade Shows in India and Abroad

B2B Marketplace & Trade Portal

Advertising, online B2B market Place, Trade Portal and Organizing import and export Trade shows, Exhibitions and B2B meeting in India & abroad.

We blend high-visibility digital commerce platforms with impactful physical events. Through our dedicated trade portals and B2B marketplace infrastructure, we advertise products to targeted global buyers and organize high-level networking forums.

  • Online trade portal visibility connecting verified suppliers and global buyers
  • Organizing multi-industry trade shows and exhibitions across major Indian cities
  • Curated international B2B meetings and commercial match-making summits abroad
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Comprehensive Exim Setup Manual

HOW TO START EXPORT BUSINESS

A complete, authoritative roadmap on entity selection, tax registrations, DGFT IEC licensing, Export Promotion Councils (RCMC), customs clearance via ICEGATE, and AD Code port registration in India.

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Step 1 • Entity Selection

Business Registrations in India

In India, there are 7 common types of business registrations used by entrepreneurs and companies. The right structure depends on the size of the business, number of owners, liability protection, and funding requirements.

Type of Registration Minimum Owners Best For
Sole Proprietorship 1 Small businesses, freelancers
One Person Company (OPC) 1 Single entrepreneur with limited liability
Partnership Firm 2 Small businesses with two or more partners
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) 2 Professional firms, SMEs
Private Limited Company 2 Startups, growing businesses
Public Limited Company 7 shareholders, 3 directors Large businesses raising capital
Section 8 Company 2 Non-profit organizations, NGOs
An import-export business, the most commonly recommended structures are:

Depending on risk exposure, investment scale, and partnership preferences, exporters typically opt for one of the following structures:

Sole Proprietorship Partnership Firm LLP Private Limited Company One Person Company (OPC)
Step 2

Obtaining PAN

It is necessary for every exporter and importer to obtain a PAN from the Income Tax Department and GST from GST department is also required. It is necessary for every exporter and importer to obtain a PAN from the Income Tax Department. Online application can be made either through the portal of Protean at https://www.protean-tinpan.com/

Apply at Protean Portal
Step 3

Opening a Bank Account

A Current account with a Bank which is authorized to deal in Foreign Exchange should be opened. Please ensure it is not a no foreign exchange involved (NFEI) branch.

Forex Requirement: Must be an Authorized Dealer (AD) branch, not an NFEI branch.
Step 4

Registration with Tax Authorities (GST)

Goods exported out of the country are eligible for zero-rated supply under GST. To avail this benefit, it is important for an exporter to get registered with the concerned Tax Authorities.

https://reg.gst.gov.in/registration/
Step 5 • DGFT License

Importer Exporter Code (IEC)

IEC is a 10-digit code issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). It is mandatory for most businesses and individuals who want to import or export goods or services from India. The application is completed online through the DGFT portal.

Apply Online: https://www.dgft.gov.in/CP/?opt=iec-profile-management
Documents required
PAN card (PAN becomes the basis of your IEC)
Aadhaar of the applicant/authorized signatory
Business address proof (if applicable)
Bank account details (cancelled cheque or bank certificate)
Valid email address and mobile number
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), if applicable for your entity/type of filing.
Step 6 • Council & Commodity Affiliation

RCMC (Registration-cum-Membership Certificate)

RCMC (Registration-cum-Membership Certificate) is a certificate issued by an authorized Export Promotion Council (EPC), Commodity Board, or other designated authority. It establishes that an exporter is registered with the appropriate body for their main line of business and is generally required to access benefits available under India's Foreign Trade Policy

Export products that fall under a specific Export Promotion Council or Commodity Board. Need registration with the relevant council for your export category.

Before applying, you should have:
Importer Exporter Code (IEC)
PAN
GST registration (where applicable)
Bank account details
Business registration documents
Digital Signature Certificate (if required by the registering authority)
How to apply
1 Obtain your IEC from DGFT.
2 Log in to the DGFT e-RCMC portal.
3 Select the appropriate Export Promotion Council based on your main export product.
Examples include:
  • APEDA – Agricultural and processed food products.
  • EEPC India – Engineering products.
  • CHEMEXCIL – Chemicals and allied products.
  • TEXPROCIL – Cotton textiles.
  • FIEO – Multi-product exporters or products not covered by another council in certain cases.
27
Export Promotion Councils (EPCs)
9
Commodity Boards
2
Export Development Authorities

These organizations are authorized to issue Registration-cum-Membership Certificates (RCMCs) for exporters based on the product category they export.

Major Export Promotion Councils (examples)
Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC)
EEPC India (Engineering)
CHEMEXCIL (Chemicals)
CAPEXIL
Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH)
Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)
Council for Leather Exports (CLE)
Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL)
PHARMEXCIL
Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC)
Sports Goods Toys Export Promotion Council (SGTEPC)
...and other EPCs, making a total of 27.
Commodity Boards (9)
Coffee Board
Tea Board
Spices Board
Tobacco Board
Coconut Development Board
Rubber Board
Coir Board
Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA)
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
Step 7

Registration at ICEGATE

If you're registering on ICEGATE (Indian Customs Electronic Gateway) as an importer, exporter, customs broker, or other trade user, here's the process.

Once the IEC and GST registration is received, the exporter has to register at ICEGATE Portal. Details like PAN, GST, IEC, AADHAR etc. are required for validation. Visit https://www.icegate.gov.in/

Visit ICEGATE Portal
Step 8

AD Code Registration at ICEGATE & Customs Port

After successful registration at ICEGATE, two types of Bank Account Registrations are required to be registered before sending any shipment:

  1. Foreign Remittance Account (AD Code) for filing of S/b, and
  2. Refund/Incentive Accounts for receiving the refunds of GST and incentives like Drawback.
Documents required:
Proof document for Identify verification
Bank Authorization Letter
Copy of cancelled cheque related to said Bank account No / or latest bank statement of said Bank account endorsed by the Bank

Please visit https://www.icegate.gov.in/guidelines/bank-account-management-user-manual

ICEGATE Bank Account Management Manual
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