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Import export business in Bhubaneswar

Start an import export business in Bhubaneswar, Odisha: IEC code from DGFT, AD code, RCMC, GST LUT, plus the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation trade licence and Odisha.

Official sources checked: 2 Oct 2026

An import export business in Bhubaneswar needs two layers of registration. The first layer is national and the same in every city: an IEC from DGFT, an AD code on ICEGATE, an RCMC for your product and a GST LUT. The second layer is local: the trade licence from the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation and the registrations of Odisha.

City body
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation
State
Odisha
IEC fee (all cities)
₹500
DGFT, official

Local licences for a trading or export office in Bhubaneswar

Fees from our licence data for a small business. The first column is an office or agency, the second a retail or trading shop with stock.

LicenceIssued byOffice or agencyRetail or trading shop
Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021)Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation₹2,000 to ₹5,000Varies
Shops and Establishments registrationLabour and ESI Department, Odisha₹253.12 for 1 to 9 workers (To confirm)₹253.12 for 1 to 9 workers (To confirm)
Professional Tax (Odisha State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 2000)Commercial Tax and GST Organisation, Odisha₹2,500 a year for entities registered or liable to register under GST or VAT. Staff pay: nil under ₹1.6 lakh a year, ₹125 a month for ₹1.6 to ₹3 lakh, ₹200 a month for 11 months and ₹300 in the last month above ₹3 lakh₹2,500 a year for entities registered or liable to register under GST or VAT. Staff pay: nil under ₹1.6 lakh a year, ₹125 a month for ₹1.6 to ₹3 lakh, ₹200 a month for 11 months and ₹300 in the last month above ₹3 lakh

Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay. Open the trade licence page for Bhubaneswar for fees by business type.

What is different in Bhubaneswar

  • Issued under section 617 of the Odisha Municipal Corporation Act, 2003 (general trades) and sections 554 and 555 (dangerous and offensive trades). Apply and pay online; the licence is generated at once and can be downloaded. The annual fee is revised by 3% every two years, so confirm the current amount.
  • Establishments in a municipal corporation, municipality or NAC area with one or more employees register within 30 days of starting. The labour department's fees for 2025 to 2029 are listed below (To confirm); renewal is due every 5 years with 50% extra, and 25% extra if late.
  • Odisha levies professional tax. Employers deposit every month through the Odisha Treasury; the annual return is due within 3 months of the year end. Registration is online, instant and free.
  • To file an LUT you must hold a GST registration. The turnover limit for registering as a supplier of goods in Odisha is ₹40 lakh in our data, but exporters who want to ship without paying IGST register earlier so that they can file the LUT.

National steps, same in every city

  1. IEC code from DGFT. Fee ₹500.
  2. AD code on ICEGATE with your bank.
  3. RCMC from your product's council.
  4. GST LUT each financial year.
  5. Certificate of origin when the buyer needs one.

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Common questions

Do I need a licence from the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation to run an import export business in Bhubaneswar?
Yes, a trade licence applies in most cases. For an office or agency the fee in our data is ₹2,000 to ₹5,000.
Do I need an IEC if my office is in Bhubaneswar?
Yes. The IEC is issued by DGFT for all of India and costs ₹500. You apply online, so your city does not change the process.
Where is the DGFT office for Odisha?
You apply online on the DGFT portal. DGFT's regional authority for your state handles matters that need an officer, such as cancellation of a numeric IEC.
Does Odisha charge professional tax?
Odisha levies professional tax. Employers deposit every month through the Odisha Treasury; the annual return is due within 3 months of the year end. Registration is online, instant and free.
Is Govt License a government website?
No. Govt License is an independent guide. We link to the official government portals where you apply and pay. Always confirm the fee on the portal before paying.

Official sources for this page

City fees come from the Govt License licence data for Bhubaneswar, checked 27 Sep 2026.