Documents Required for Import & Export in India (Company-Wise Guide)
Starting an import or export business in India requires proper registration and documentation. Businesses must comply with regulations issued by government authorities such as the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Customs Department, and GST authorities.
The documentation required for import and export activities depends on the type of business entity. However, some documents are common for all businesses involved in international trade. The most important requirement is the Import Export Code (IEC) issued by the DGFT.
1. Documents Required for Proprietorship Firm
- PAN Card of the Proprietor
- Aadhaar Card / Identity Proof
- Business Address Proof
- Current Bank Account / Cancelled Cheque
- GST Registration & IEC Code
2. Documents Required for Partnership Firm
- PAN Card of Firm & Partnership Deed
- Partner Identity & Address Proofs
- Current Bank Account in Firm Name
- GST Registration & IEC Code
3. Documents Required for Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
- LLP Registration Certificate & Agreement
- PAN Card of LLP
- Partner ID/Address Proofs
- GST Registration & IEC Code
4. Documents Required for Private Limited Company
- Certificate of Incorporation & PAN Card
- MOA & AOA
- Director ID/Address Proofs
- Board Resolution for Import Export Activities
- GST Registration & IEC Code
5. Documents Required for Public Limited Company
- Certificate of Incorporation & PAN Card
- MOA & AOA
- Director Identity Proof & Board Resolution
- GST Registration & IEC Code
Common Documents Required for All Businesses
- Import Export Code (IEC)
- GST Registration
- PAN Card & Business Address Proof
- Current Bank Account
- Authorized Signatory Details
