Starting Exports

STEP 1: Establishing an Organization (sole Proprietary concern/ Partnership firm/Company)

STEP 2: Open a Bank Account

STEP 3: Obtain Permanent Account Number from the Income Tax Department

STEP 4: Obtain Importer-Exporter Code Number from DGFT (Visit dgft.gov.in)

STEP 5: Select product, Markets and buyers for export

Processing an Export Order

STEP 6: Cover Risks through ECGC

STEP 7: Label, Pack and Mark orders as per buyer’s instructions

STEP 8: Cover order with Insurance

STEP 9: Comply with custom procedures (Visit cbic.gov.in)

STEP 10: Process Documents (Bill of Landing/Airway bill, Commercial invoice cum packing list, shipping bill/ bill of export etc)