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Import export business in Thane

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

Official sources checked: 2 Oct 2026

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

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

Local licences for a trading or export office in Thane

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 (TMC Licence Dept)Thane Municipal CorporationVariesVaries
Shops and Establishments registrationLabour Department, MaharashtraFree (intimation only)Free (intimation only)
Professional Tax (PTEC and PTRC)Maharashtra GST Department₹2,500 a year (₹2,000 for GST dealers up to ₹25 lakh turnover)₹2,500 a year (₹2,000 for GST dealers up to ₹25 lakh turnover)

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 Thane for fees by business type.

What is different in Thane

  • Issued under s.376 (and s.313) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, 1949.
  • Below 10 workers: file a free intimation in Form F. 10 or more workers: full registration in Form A.
  • Maharashtra levies professional tax. Pay every year by 15 June. Enrol within 30 days of starting.
  • To file an LUT you must hold a GST registration. The turnover limit for registering as a supplier of goods in Maharashtra 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 Thane Municipal Corporation to run an import export business in Thane?
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 Thane?
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 Maharashtra?
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 Maharashtra charge professional tax?
Maharashtra levies professional tax. Pay every year by 15 June. Enrol within 30 days of starting.
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 Thane, checked 27 Sep 2026.