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Import export business in Hyderabad

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

Official sources checked: 2 Oct 2026

An import export business in Hyderabad 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 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and the registrations of Telangana.

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

Local licences for a trading or export office in Hyderabad

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 (GHMC)GHMC, circle office₹3 to ₹6 per sq ft₹3 to ₹6 per sq ft
Shops and Establishments registrationLabour Department, Telangana₹500₹500
Professional Tax (enrolment and registration)Commercial Taxes Department, Telangana₹1,250 a year₹1,250 a year

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 Hyderabad for fees by business type.

What is different in Hyderabad

  • Issued under the GHMC Act, 1955.
  • All shops and establishments.
  • Telangana levies professional tax. Pay every year by 30 June. Enrol within 30 days of becoming liable.
  • To file an LUT you must hold a GST registration. The turnover limit for registering as a supplier of goods in Telangana is ₹20 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 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation to run an import export business in Hyderabad?
Yes, a trade licence applies in most cases. For an office or agency the fee in our data is ₹3 to ₹6 per sq ft.
Do I need an IEC if my office is in Hyderabad?
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 Telangana?
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 Telangana charge professional tax?
Telangana levies professional tax. Pay every year by 30 June. Enrol within 30 days of becoming liable.
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 Hyderabad, checked 27 Sep 2026.