DGFT Consultancy

Our dedicated team of knowledgeable professionals not only aids in the meticulous preparation of error-free documentation but also guides and advises clients to ensure compliance with all regulatory and licensing requirements, guaranteeing a successful outcome. Leveraging our extensive industry experience and end-to-end solutions, we offer unparalleled support and assistance to clients throughout their DGFT-related journey. Our streamlined processes and efficient approach enable us to expedite each step of the process, leading to faster approvals from the relevant authorities and facilitating timely outcomes for our esteemed clientele.

We are providing various DGFT services including following services:

(A) Import Export Code (IEC) Registration

·IEC registration is mandatory for doing Import or Export of any Goods. However, for service exporter IEC required only when the service provider is taking benefits under foreign trade policy.

·IEC allotted to an applicant shall have a permanent validity unless cancelled by competent authority. However, yearly updation is required.

·Importer Exporter Code is a unique 10-digit alpha numeric code issued on the basis of PAN of an entity.

(B) Advance Authorization/Advance Licence

·We help in preparation and submission of the application and in issue of authorization. With our expertise and knowledge in the field, we ensure that each step of the application process is handled meticulously, complying with all necessary requirements and regulations. 

·Advance Authorisation Scheme allows duty free import of inputs, which are physically incorporated in an export product. In addition to any inputs, packaging material, fuel, oil, catalyst which is consumed / utilized in the process of production of export product, is also be allowed. Imports under Advance License are exempted from the payment of Basic Customs Duty (BCD), Additional Customs Duty, Education Cess, Countervailing Duty, Safeguard Duty and Anti-dumping Duty.

·Minimum value addition required – 15%

·Time limit for Import – 12 months from Advance Authorization date

·Time limit for fulfilment of Export Obligation – 18 Month from Advance Authorization date 

·An exporter can apply for fresh Advance Authorisation by four ways-

1.SION (Standard Input and Output Norms).

2.Based on Self-Declared Norms, to be approved subsequently (Under Para 4.07 of HBP, Ad-hoc Norms).

3.Applicant Specific Prior-Fixation of Norms by the Norms Committee.

4.Based on Self-Declaration & Self-Ratification. (Self-Ratification Advance Authorisation Scheme).

(C) Duty Free Import Authorization (DFIA)

·We are providing DFIA issuance and registration service for Manufacturer exporter as well as Merchant exporter.With our in-depth understanding of the DFIA framework, we guide our clients through the entire process, from application preparation to registration.

·The minimum Value addition required to achieve is 20% under DFIA License.

·Time limit for Import – 12 months from Authorization date

·Time limit for fulfilment of Export Obligation – 12 Month from Authorization date 

(D) Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG)

·Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme is set to facilitate import of capital goods and enhance India's manufacturing competitiveness. EPCG is issued for duty-free imports of capital goods for manufacture of export products. 

·The benefits offered under the EPCG (Export Promotion Capital Goods) Scheme are accessible to all exporters, including Manufacturer Exporters, Merchant Exporters, and Service Providers, regardless of their turnover.

·Time limit for Import – 18 months from the date of EPCG Licence.

·Export Obligation – Goods manufactured from the imported machinery to be exported worth 6 times of the duties, taxes, and cess saved on the capital goods within 6 years from the date of issue of EPCG Authorization.

(E) Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Products Scheme (RoDTEP)

·RoDTEP is based on the globally accepted principle that taxes and duties should not be exported, and taxes and levies borne on the exported products should be either exempted or remitted to exporters.

·E-scrips will be shown in Exporter ICEGATE account immediately after the sale proceeds is realised within a stipulated time period allowed by RBI and FEMA ACT.

·These E-scrips will be used against the payment of Basic Custom duty at the time of Import. Such E-scrips is freely transferable to another IEC holder who has E-ledger.

(F) Star Export House Certificate

·We offer a comprehensive service that encompasses the entire process of availing an Export House Certificate, starting from making the online application to filing all the necessary documents on the DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) portal. Our team takes care of all the requirements of our customers, from ensuring a properly linked DGFT profile with IEC (Import Export Code) to the final issuance of the certificate.We are providing our customers a hassle-free assist in obtaining the Export House Certificate with professionalism and accuracy.

·The applicant can get status holder recognition in any of the five categories from One Star Export House to Five Star Export House. Your export performance FOB value for them should be $3 million, $25 million, $100 million, $500 million, and $2000 million, respectively. Export performance is to be achieved in the current plus previous three Financial Years.

·Validity – 5 Year