IceGate & AD Code Registration Requisites
For starting an Import and Export business in India, you must have two registrations as per Government regulations. One is IEC Registration, and another one is AD Code Registration. Without these two registrations, you can not start an import-export business in India. The AD Code is required for customs clearance of your Goods.
An AD( Authorised Dealer) Code is a 14-digit number issued. The purpose behind the AD Code is to ensure that foreign currency transactions in an exporter's current account are from a legal channel or not.
AD Code registration at any single port work for custom clearance of export or Import of Goods across India.
Documents Required for IceGate Portal Registration
ICE-GATE (Indian Customs Electronic Commerce/Electronic Data Interchange Gateway) is an e-commerce portal managed by the Indian Customs department which provides a single window for electronic submission of trade-related documents and payment of customs duties and taxes. The portal is intended to simplify and streamline the customs clearance process for importers and exporters in India. It provides a secure and efficient platform for filing bills of entry, shipping bills, and other customs-related documents online, reducing the need for manual submissions and enabling real-time tracking of shipments. The use of ICE-GATE is mandatory for importers and exporters in India who want to engage in electronic filing of customs-related documents.
We would request you to please share/keep ready the following documents to initiate the process towards ICEGATE (Indian Customs Electronic Commerce/Electronic Data Interchange Gateway) registration:
- Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) with Signing & Encryption.
- Self Attested GST Registration Certificate & Import Export Code Original Certificate.
- Self Attested and Colour PAN card & Aadhar card of Authorised Signatory.
- Self-Attested Copy of Authorisation Letter on the letter head of the Company.
- Email ID & Phone Number for Organisation.
Documents Required for AD Code Registration in IceGate
We would request you to please share/keep ready the following documents to initiate the process towards ICE-GATE (Indian Customs Electronic Commerce/Electronic Data Interchange Gateway) registration:
- Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) with Signing & Encryption
- Self Attested PAN Card of Organisation
- Self Attested Proof of Business/Trade (Import Export License, GST Registration certificate).
- Self Attested Bank Details (Canceled Cheque or Bank Statement).
- Self Attested & Colour PAN & Aadhar Card for all the Stakeholders/Directors/Partners.
- Self Attested and Colour PAN & Aadhar Card of Authorised Signatory.
- Self-attested scanned copy of Authorisation Letter on the letter head of the company/agency
- Bank Authorisation Letter for AD Code on Bank's letter head
