Manufacturers, traders, ecommerce sellers, service exporters, importers, merchant exporters and startups entering global trade need compliance support.

Yes. A proprietorship can import or export with proper PAN, IEC, bank account, GST where applicable and supporting documents.

Yes. A new company can apply for IEC after incorporation if PAN, bank account and authorised signatory details are available.

GST may be required depending on the business model, supplies and tax rules. Export documentation should be reviewed before starting.

Yes. Ecommerce exporters need IEC, GST review, courier/shipping documents, marketplace records and payment realisation tracking.

PAN, business registration proof, bank details, address proof, authorised signatory KYC, GST details and shipment documents are commonly required.

Commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill, transport document, purchase order, LUT and product certificates may be required depending on the shipment.

Bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill, insurance, licence if applicable and duty payment records are commonly needed.

Yes. For export customs linkage, banks issue AD code letters that are registered at the relevant customs port.

No. Certificates depend on product category, destination country, buyer requirement and Indian export-import policy conditions.

CompanyJi reviews your business, product, country, IEC, GST, bank, port, shipping method and compliance gaps before preparing the checklist.

Timeline depends on IEC status, GST/LUT, AD code, bank documents, product certificates, customs requirements and data readiness.

Yes. It is better to complete IEC, GST/LUT, AD code, document formats and HSN review before the first shipment.

Yes. Past shipping bills, invoices, GST records, e-BRC and remittance tracking can be reviewed and organised.

CompanyJi can help coordinate compliance documents and records with customs brokers, freight forwarders and finance teams.

DGFT is the authority handling foreign trade policy, IEC and various import-export authorisations and benefits.

Yes. IEC is issued through DGFT and works as the main import-export identity for Indian businesses.

IEC details must be updated or confirmed as required on the DGFT portal to keep records active and accurate.

Incorrect IEC details should be updated because mismatches can create bank, customs and trade documentation issues.

Restricted goods may require licences, authorisations or additional permissions before import or export.

LUT allows eligible exporters to export goods or services without payment of IGST, subject to GST rules and proper records.

LUT is generally filed for the financial year and should be renewed or refreshed as applicable before export transactions.

Refund may be available depending on whether exports are made with or without payment of tax and subject to records and reconciliation.

Yes. Wrong tax treatment, invoice format or return mismatch can affect refunds and compliance.

Exports are generally treated as zero-rated supplies under GST, subject to proper documentation and compliance.

HSN or HS code classifies goods for customs duty, policy conditions, documentation and reporting.

Wrong HS code can lead to duty issues, clearance delay, penalties or licence mismatch.

A shipping bill is a key customs document for export clearance and export benefit or realisation linkage.

A bill of entry is the customs document filed for import clearance and duty assessment.

Corrections may be possible depending on stage and rules, but accurate filing at the start is safer.

e-BRC is bank realisation confirmation showing export proceeds received through banking channels.

AD code links the exporter bank with customs port and is important for shipping bill and export proceeds processing.

Export realisation must follow FEMA and RBI timelines. Delays should be tracked and handled with proper banking documentation.

Yes. Import payments should follow FEMA, banking, invoice and customs documentation requirements.

Banks may ask for invoices, shipping documents, bills of entry, shipping bills, contracts and remittance purpose details.

The biggest mistake is shipping without checking IEC, GST/LUT, AD code, HS code, licence requirement and bank documentation.

Yes. Wrong HS code can create duty, restriction, licence and customs compliance issues.

Yes. Missing or incorrect AD code can delay export shipping bill processing and realisation linkage.

Yes. Missing invoices, shipping bills, LUT, GSTR data or e-BRC can delay or weaken refund claims.

Yes. Restricted or regulated products imported without proper authorisation can face seizure, penalties or clearance delays.