ComplyKart Services
EPCG / Advance Authorization
EPCG and Advance Authorisation can eliminate customs duty on your imports - but they come with export obligations that must be fulfilled and tracked for years. We prepare strong DGFT applications and monitor your obligations till redemption.
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Fees and packages for EPCG / Advance Authorization
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EPCG / Advance Authorization
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EPCG Advance Authorisation Package Inclusions
- EPCG application for duty-free capital goods import
- Export obligation computation (6x duty saved)
- DGFT filing and bond documentation
- Redemption and EO fulfilment tracking
- Closure certificate follow-up
Overview
What these schemes do
EPCG (Export Promotion Capital Goods) allows import of capital goods - machinery and equipment - at zero customs duty, against an export obligation.
Advance Authorisation allows duty-free import of raw materials and inputs that go into export products.
EPCG typically carries an export obligation of 6 times the duty saved, to be fulfilled over 6 years.
Both schemes are administered by DGFT, and authorisations must be redeemed after the obligation is fulfilled.
Benefits
Why exporters take EPCG and Advance Authorisation through us
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Right scheme, right application
EPCG lets you import capital goods at zero duty; Advance Authorisation lets you import inputs duty-free. We confirm which scheme fits your situation before you apply.
Obligations you can meet
Both schemes carry export obligations - typically 6x the duty saved over 6 years for EPCG. We structure the application around obligations you can actually meet.
DGFT-ready documentation
DGFT applications need precise documentation - project reports, machinery lists, export projections. We prepare bank-grade applications.
Tracked till redemption
Authorisations need monitoring - export obligation fulfilment, extensions, redemption. We track your obligations till closure.
Documents
Documents required for EPCG / Advance Authorisation
Clear, current documents matter more than a long checklist. Names, dates of birth and addresses should match across every record — that's what the MCA checks first. Tick what you already have below.
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Business and export proof
Verified against MCA requirements
Scheme-specific documents
Verified against MCA requirements
What is a CIN?
Every Private Limited Company gets a unique 21-character Corporate Identification Number from the MCA. It's proof your company legally exists. You'll need it for bank accounts, tax filings, and contracts. We handle the entire application — you just provide the documents above.
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Get Free Document ReviewQuestions Founders ask us about documents
What if my address proof is old?
Utility bills and bank statements must be less than 2 months old. If yours are older, get a fresh copy — the MCA rejects stale proofs.
Do I need original documents?
No. Clear scans or photos work for the entire process. We never ask you to courier originals.
What if directors live in different cities?
That's normal. Each director uploads their own documents separately. Our system keeps everything organised.
I'm outside India. Can I still register a company?
Yes. India allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, and the entire process happens online. You need one Indian resident director, and your passport + address proof must be apostilled — we'll guide you through both. NRI founders and foreign investors do this with us regularly.
Check if you're eligible →How long does registration actually take?
7 to 10 working days from the day your documents are verified. Name approval takes 2-3 days, MCA incorporation another 5-7. We track every stage and update you.
Can I start if I'm missing one document?
Yes. Start now with what you have — we begin name reservation and DSC while you arrange the rest. Most founders are missing one proof; it rarely blocks the timeline.
Process
EPCG / Advance Authorisation process — step by step
You’ll see each stage, what’s pending and what we need from you — so filings don’t bounce back.
Step 1 of 7
Choose the right scheme
EPCG allows duty-free import of capital goods against an export obligation. Advance Authorisation allows duty-free import of inputs used in export production.
Check the export obligation
EPCG requires exports worth 6 times the duty saved within 6 years. Advance Authorisation has product-specific obligations.
Apply on the DGFT portal
File ANF-4A for Advance Authorisation or ANF-5A for EPCG on the DGFT portal.
Upload the project report and invoices
Attach the project report and supplier invoices, with Chartered Engineer certification for EPCG.
Get the authorisation
Typically issued within 15-30 working days of a complete application.
Import and fulfill the obligation
Import the goods and complete the exports within the allowed period.
Apply for redemption (EODC)
Submit your export proof to get the Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC) and close the file.
Why ComplyKart
Why ComplyKart for this
You should know who’s doing what. Open a stage to see how the work is shared.
Export incentive specialists
DGFT schemes, customs, FEMA, export documentation - the full export incentive stack under one roof.
Honest feasibility advice
We size the obligation to your realistic export capacity. An authorisation you can't fulfil is a liability, not a benefi...
We stay till redemption
Most providers file and disappear. We track your obligation for years and handle the redemption - that's where the value...
Export incentive specialists: DGFT schemes, customs, FEMA, export documentation - the full export incentive stack under one roof.
For NRI founders & foreign investors
If a founder or investor is outside India
You don't need to fly down. Most of our foreign-founder incorporations are completed without the founder ever visiting India — 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors, and the entire process happens online.
Before you start
- 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors — no Indian partner needed
- One Indian resident director is required by law — we help you find a compliant way forward
- Check whether your sector permits automatic-route foreign investment
- Your passport + address proof need an apostille, not an embassy visit
- Map ownership, beneficial ownership and pricing early
After incorporation
- Receive funds through permitted banking channels
- Complete RBI/FEMA reporting (FC-GPR, FLA) and keep the bank evidence
- Coordinate tax and ongoing compliance advice early
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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EPCG is for capital goods - machinery and equipment - at zero customs duty. Advance Authorisation is for raw materials and inputs imported duty-free for export production.
For EPCG, typically 6 times the duty saved, to be fulfilled over 6 years. Advance Authorisation obligations are linked to the specific authorisation period. We compute your exact obligation before you apply.
Yes - unfulfilled export obligations mean paying back the duty saved with interest, plus possible penalties. This is why we stress realistic obligations at the application stage.
Several weeks to a couple of months depending on DGFT processing. We give you a realistic range for your jurisdictional office.
Yes - services exporters can use EPCG for capital goods used in delivering export services. The export obligation is then in foreign exchange earnings.
Extensions are possible with justification and fees, but they are not automatic. We track your obligation timeline and apply for extensions before default.
Yes - we monitor obligation fulfilment, prepare the redemption application, and close the authorisation cleanly with DGFT.
We quote based on the scheme and scope - application only, or application plus obligation monitoring. Request a quote for your situation.
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Last verified: 6 October 2026
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