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Import export business in Chandigarh

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

Official sources checked: 2 Oct 2026

An import export business in Chandigarh 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 Municipal Corporation Chandigarh and the registrations of Chandigarh.

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

Local licences for a trading or export office in Chandigarh

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 (Municipal Corporation Chandigarh)Municipal Corporation ChandigarhTo confirmTo confirm
Shops and Establishments registrationLabour Department, Chandigarh Administration (Inspector, Shops and Commercial Establishments)Fee for an ordinary shop not confirmedFee for an ordinary shop not confirmed

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 Chandigarh for fees by business type.

What is different in Chandigarh

  • The Punjab Municipal Corporation Act, 1976 applies in Chandigarh through the Punjab Municipal Corporation Law (Extension to Chandigarh) Act, 1994.
  • Establishments register in Form F under section 13 of the Punjab Act and Rule 13. The Punjab Rules set fees by category (for example ₹10,000 for 3 years for starred hotels, nursing homes, cinemas and private schools). The fee for an ordinary shop was not confirmed.
  • Chandigarh does not levy professional tax on businesses in our data.
  • To file an LUT you must hold a GST registration. The turnover limit for registering as a supplier of goods in Chandigarh 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 Municipal Corporation Chandigarh to run an import export business in Chandigarh?
Yes, a trade licence applies in most cases. For an office or agency the fee in our data is To confirm.
Do I need an IEC if my office is in Chandigarh?
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 Chandigarh?
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 Chandigarh charge professional tax?
Chandigarh does not levy professional tax on businesses in our data.
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 Chandigarh, checked 27 Sep 2026.