ICEGATE registration is mandatory for importers and exporters and is required for filing the documents online and generating shipping Bills and bills of entry. ICEGATE stands for Indian Custom Electronic Gateway. The main purpose of ICEGATE is to accelerate the custom clearance process by reducing paperwork and allowing you to submit your documents electronically.
Documents required for ICEGATE Registration
- Authorization letter
- Address Proof
- Valid license or proof
- PAN and Aadhaar Card of Authorized signatory
- GSTIN
- Individual type class III DSC
- IEC code
Benefit of ICEGATE Registration
- We can know the status of all documents on ICEGATE portal i.e. Status of Challan, Bill of Entry, shipping bill and all other documents uploaded on ICEGATE portal
- All the necessary documents on Icegate portal can be filed from anywhere. This includes documents like shipping bills and bills of entries. The submission of all these documents online eliminates the need for physical paper, saving a lot of time and hassle.
- ICEGATE makes it easier for traders and the customs authorities to communicate. Incoming files can be sent from any email address, but important outbound communications, including queries and responses, are only sent to the email address that is registered in the ICEGATE database. This guarantees safe and efficient communication.
- When a user submits their documents on the portal, they receive an instant acknowledgement regarding their documents’ submission status. This includes not only positive acknowledgements but also negative ones, and also unique identifiers such as shipping bill and bill of entry numbers which are crucial for reference and tracking purposes.
Process for filing the ICEGATE Registration
Our expert team will help to apply for ICEGATE registration once all the documents as required has been provided. Client has to provide just OTP for Aadhaar authentication.
Once the application is submitted, authority may ask further information/clarification. Our expert will help to furnish the reply with information after coordination with client.
We help the client to get approve the ICEGATE registration application as soon as possible.
If for whatsoever reason, application for ICEGATE get rejected, we apply again in the same fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does ICEGATE stand for?
ICEGATE stands for Indian Customs Electronic Data Interchange Gateway.
2. Is ICEGATE registration mandatory or voluntary?
This registration is mandatory for e-filing of all customs related documents.
3. What class of digital signature is ICEGATE digital signature?
Class 3 digital signature is required for ICEGATE portal.
4. What is Class 3 DSC?
Class 3 DSC is a kind of digital signature certificate. We can use DSC for Icegate, eTenders, patent/trademark registration, GST, income tax, IEC, signing invoices, portals of Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), PDF signing, and several other Indian government portals that accept DSCs.
5. What is the ICEGATE Registration fees?
ICEGATE registration fees is Rs. 1499 (inclusive of all taxes). However, if you choose to obtain this registration through a professional, they will charge an additional fee for their services.
6. Is there any chances for rejection of ICEGATE Registration?
There are some instances when ICEGATE registration gets rejected. As a result, the user must apply for it again. Some common reasons why an ICEGATE registration might get rejected include:
- Not providing a clear/proper, or self-attested/stamped copy of DGFT license or any other relevant license.
- Failing to provide a clear/proper authorization letter or BoM resolution in the prescribed format.
- Providing authorization letter or BoM resolution which is not accepted, stamped or self-attested.
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