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Export Guides for Indian Businesses

Step-by-step guides to export registrations, documents, costs and incentives in India, written by the Import Export Advisor team and checked against DGFT and Customs sources.

How to start an export business in IndiaStep-by-step guide to starting exports from India in 2026: GST, IEC, AD Code, ICEGATE, RCMC, product rules, incentives and realistic costs.
IEC registration processHow to apply for an Importer Exporter Code on the DGFT portal: documents, the ₹500 fee, step-by-step process, common rejections and timelines.
IEC annual updateEvery IEC must be updated between 1 April and 30 June each year or DGFT deactivates it. Steps to update, reactivate and avoid blocked shipments.
Export documents checklistEvery document an Indian exporter needs: registrations, pre-shipment papers, customs documents, product certificates and post-shipment proof of payment.
Export incentives in India 2026The main Indian export incentives in October 2026: RoDTEP and RoSCTL (both to 31 Dec 2026), duty drawback, Advance Authorisation and EPCG.
Export registration costsWhat IEC, DSC, ICEGATE, AD Code and RCMC cost in 2026: government fees and Import Export Advisor's fees side by side. Core set about ₹5,696.
How to choose an export consultantSeven checks before you hire an import-export consultant in India: fee clarity, experience, scope, control of your DSC and logins, and red flags.