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Import export business in Ludhiana

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

Official sources checked: 2 Oct 2026

An import export business in Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana and the registrations of Punjab.

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

Local licences for a trading or export office in Ludhiana

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 Ludhiana)Municipal Corporation LudhianaTo confirmTo confirm
Shops and Establishments registrationLabour Department, PunjabNo fee per the Punjab Labour Department (To confirm)No fee per the Punjab Labour Department (To confirm)
Professional Tax (Punjab State Development Tax Act, 2018)Excise and Taxation Department, Punjab₹200 a month (₹2,400 a year) on salary and wages, as stated in the department's FAQ (To confirm other categories)₹200 a month (₹2,400 a year) on salary and wages, as stated in the department's FAQ (To confirm other categories)

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 Ludhiana for fees by business type.

What is different in Ludhiana

  • Punjab's urban local bodies take trade licence applications on the state mSeva portal. We could not find Ludhiana's fee schedule on an official page.
  • Establishments register in Form F under section 13 and Rule 13. The Punjab Labour Department says no fee is charged for registering shops and commercial establishments (To confirm). The Rules set ₹10,000 for 3 years for starred hotels, nursing homes, cinemas and private schools.
  • Punjab levies professional tax. Employers deduct from salary and deposit; dates To confirm. Not confirmed.
  • To file an LUT you must hold a GST registration. The turnover limit for registering as a supplier of goods in Punjab 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 Ludhiana to run an import export business in Ludhiana?
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 Ludhiana?
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 Punjab?
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 Punjab charge professional tax?
Punjab levies professional tax. Employers deduct from salary and deposit; dates To confirm. Not confirmed.
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 Ludhiana, checked 27 Sep 2026.