India - Apply for Free Sale and Commerce Certificate
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ProcedureEdit
Step 1: Procedure for Fee Payment
- To Apply for Free Sale and Commerce Certificate, first the applicant has to make a payment via online using the following link
- The applicant is required to access the official website of DGFT and select the “Online ECOM application’ from the service tab.
- After accessing the ECOM application page, click on the “e-MPS” option (Miscellaneous Payment System) to make payment for the Free Sale and Commerce Certificate.
- After the applicant has to provide PAN of the Firm/Individual, Name of the Firm/Individual, click on the submit button.
- After validating the detail e-MP System will display the main screen. click on the “Make a New Payment” option from the left tab to proceed further.
- Please fill in the details and provide a mobile number. After giving the number, the applicant shall receive an OTP from the website. Verify the OTP received on the mobile number and click on the Pay Now button to make the payment.
- Note: Please ensure the mobile number mentioned is not under the DNC Registry.
- Once the details are provided, click on the “Pay Now” Button. The System will display the details of the payment made, as shown below in the payment initiation screen.
- Press the submit button to proceed further, and a payment detail confirmation screen will appear. Once the PROCEED button is pressed, the user will be directed to the payment gateway for making the payment.
- Choose the required payment interface (Credit Card, Net Banking, or Debit Card) facility to make the payment.
- The System will reflect the transaction’s status at the DGFT portal in the successful payment of the fee. Click on the Print Receipt option. Select the ECOM Reference Number to print the payment receipt using the radio button.
- Now the applicant can take the print of the payment receipt and forward it to the concerned DGFT RA along with the application.
Step 2: Apply by Email
- After making payment the applicant has to download the application form from the following link
- The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
- Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
- Email all the documents with the completed form to the concerned RA officer.
- The email address are provided in “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
- After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
- All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
- The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
- Once everything is accepted the authority will email the certificate.
- This entire process can be completed within 7-10 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
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Required DocumentsEdit
- Completed application form link
- Fee payment receipt
- Valid manufacturing license
- List of products for which Free Sale and Commerce Certificates are required
- Product permission letters for the requested products
- A letter from the concerned authority-demanding certificate
- Copy of the power of attorney or authorization letter
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE
Address 1:
Vanijya Bhawan, 'A' Wing,
16 Akbar Road, New Delhi - 110011
Address 2:
Udyog Bhawan, H-Wing, Gate No. 2,
Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi - 110011
EPABX No. 011-23061562
EDI Helpdesk Mail Id- [email protected]
EDI Helpdesk Toll Free No. 1800-572-1550 / 1800-111-550
Contact details link
RA (Regional Authority) Contact and Email link
EligibilityEdit
Some of the prerequisites to avail the benefits of free sale certificate as mentioned below-
- The First Thing Is Your Profile Must Be Linked with An IEC (Import Export Code)
- Valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) Must Be Registered in Your System
- Registration Cum Membership Certificate Full Details Issued to the IEC.
FeesEdit
- The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
ValidityEdit
- Validity of the Free Sale and Commerce certificate will be two years from the date of issue unless otherwise specified.
Documents to UseEdit
- Application form link
Sample DocumentsEdit
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Processing TimeEdit
- This entire process can be completed within 7 -10 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
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InstructionsEdit
- Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
Required InformationEdit
- PAN of the Firm/Individual
- Name of the Firm/Individual
- ECOM Reference Number
- Transaction Reference Number
- DGFT RA office
- Payment Amount in Rs
- Subject
- Scheme
- Remarks
- Address of Registered Office /Branch (Tel No, Fax No, e.mail ID)
- Importer Exporter Code No
- Name & Address of issuing authority
- (RCMC) details
- Name of the Council
- Registration No and date
- Validity
Need for the DocumentEdit
- The Free Sale and Commerce Certificate, also known as the Free Sale Certificate or Free Sale Certificate of Pharmaceutical Products, is a document issued by the regulatory authorities in India. It certifies that a particular product, usually related to pharmaceuticals or healthcare, is freely sold and distributed in the country or region.
Information which might helpEdit
- The Free Sale and Commerce Certificate is primarily required for the export of pharmaceutical products. It serves as evidence that the product meets the quality and safety standards set by the regulatory bodies in India. This certificate assures the importing country that the product is legally available for sale in India and can be safely consumed by the end-users.
Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate. e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
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