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Import export business in Indore

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

Official sources checked: 2 Oct 2026

An import export business in Indore 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 Indore Municipal Corporation and the registrations of Madhya Pradesh.

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

Local licences for a trading or export office in Indore

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 (vyapar anugyapti), IMCIndore Municipal CorporationVariesVaries
Shops and Establishments registrationLabour Department, Madhya Pradesh₹150 (up to 3 employees)₹150 (up to 3 employees)
Professional Tax (Vritti Kar) under the MP Vritti Kar Adhiniyam, 1995Commercial Tax Department, Madhya PradeshDepends on turnover under the Schedule for dealers; an older copy of the Schedule shows ₹2,000 a year for turnover ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh and ₹2,500 above ₹50 lakh. Current figures not confirmed.Depends on turnover under the Schedule for dealers; an older copy of the Schedule shows ₹2,000 a year for turnover ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh and ₹2,500 above ₹50 lakh. Current figures 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 Indore for fees by business type.

What is different in Indore

  • Issued under the Madhya Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act 1956 and IMC's licence rules, applied for on e-Nagarpalika.
  • Every shop and establishment in an area where the Act applies must register online, whatever its staff size; no exemption for small shops was found.
  • Madhya Pradesh levies professional tax. Pay every year by 30 September (within 30 days of registration if registered after 31 August). 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 Madhya Pradesh 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 Indore Municipal Corporation to run an import export business in Indore?
Yes, a trade licence applies in most cases. For an office or agency the fee in our data is Varies.
Do I need an IEC if my office is in Indore?
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 Madhya Pradesh?
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 Madhya Pradesh charge professional tax?
Madhya Pradesh levies professional tax. Pay every year by 30 September (within 30 days of registration if registered after 31 August). 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 Indore, checked 27 Sep 2026.