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Export readiness check

Answer a few quick questions and see which registrations you already have, what is still missing, and what to do next before your first export shipment.

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1Is your business registered?
2Do you have a current account in the business name?
3Do you have an IEC (Importer Exporter Code)?
4Are you registered for GST?
5Have you filed your LUT for this financial year?
6Do you have an Udyam (MSME) registration?
7What do you export, or plan to export?
8Do you have an RCMC from an export promotion council or board?
9Is your AD code registered with customs?
10Are you registered on ICEGATE?
11Where are you with buyers?
12Which market are you targeting first?
Export readinessAnswer to beginYour checklist appears here as you answer.
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    What a new exporter needs, in order

    StepWhat it isGuide
    Business and bankA registered business with a current account that can receive foreign paymentsChoose a structure
    IECImporter Exporter Code from DGFT, linked to your PANIEC guide
    GST and LUTGST registration, plus an LUT each year to export without paying IGSTLUT guide
    RCMCMembership of the export promotion council or board for your productRCMC guide
    AD code and ICEGATELinks your bank to customs and lets you track shipping bills and refundsAD code guide
    BuyersFind, verify and quote buyers, then agree safe payment termsVerify buyers

    For the full journey from setup to your first payment, read how to start an export business in India.

    Frequently asked questions

    What registrations do I need to start exporting from India?

    Most exporters need a business entity with a current bank account, an IEC from DGFT, GST registration and an LUT to export without paying IGST, an AD code registered with customs, and often an RCMC from the export promotion council or board for their product. Food exporters also need FSSAI, and some products need registration with a commodity board such as APEDA or the Spices Board.

    Is GST registration mandatory for exporters?

    Exports of goods count as inter-state supplies, so most exporters of goods need GST registration. It also lets you export under LUT and claim refunds of input tax.

    What is an RCMC and do I need one?

    An RCMC (Registration-cum-Membership Certificate) is issued by an export promotion council or commodity board. You usually need it to claim export benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy, and some products cannot be exported without the relevant board registration.

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