Any business entity engaged in the import and first-point distribution of tea is required to apply for this license. It applies to businesses dealing in tea products manufactured from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, including green tea, instant tea, packet tea, tea bags, flavoured tea, quick-brewing black tea, and ready-to-drink (RTD) tea.
Business license for carrying on business for distributing imported tea
What is Business license for carrying on business for distributing imported tea
Who Can Apply for Business license for carrying on business for distributing imported tea
Individuals
Sole Proprietorships
Partnership Firms
Private Limited Companies
Public Limited Companies
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
Corporate Bodies
Cooperative Societies
Documents Required for this Business license for carrying on business for distributing imported tea
- Duly filled and signed Application Form A with date and company seal.
- Import Export Code (IEC) Certificate issued by DGFT.
- Identity and address proof of the proprietor, partners, or directors.
- Details of the proprietor, partners, or directors, including names, residential addresses, email IDs, and contact numbers, on company letterhead.
- Declaration stating that the applicant is not associated with any tea company whose license has been suspended or cancelled.
- Proof of payment of the applicable application fee.
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Role of Shamkris and Process of Business license for carrying on business for distributing imported tea
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to ensuring compliance with the mandatory requirements for obtaining the Application. With a simple and guided methodology, Shamkris helps organizations achieve the necessary application in a timely and cost-effective manner. Shamkris offers 100% support in advisory, guidance, and compliance, ensuring smooth processing for obtaining the application.
The Application acquisition process described below:
Advisory for the document required
Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
Certificate File
Inspection by the department if required
Certificate department
Certificate issued
Yearly Compliance if Applicable
Renewal when due
Who can issue Business license for carrying on business for distributing imported tea
FAQ
Any business entity distributing imported tea at the first point of distribution in India must obtain the applicable license.
The Tea Board of India issues the license.
Proprietorships, partnership firms, LLPs, private limited companies and other eligible business entities may apply.
Yes, the IEC certificate issued by DGFT is included in the prescribed distributor license documents.
The application form, IEC certificate, details and address proofs of the proprietor, partners or directors, and the prescribed declaration are required.
Apply through the Tea Board of India online portal
The Tea Board portal currently lists a distributor license fee of ₹50,500 plus 18% GST, totaling ₹59,590.
Yes, a separate Flavoured Tea Registration Certificate is also required for importing flavoured tea.
The Tea Board portal states that an expired license cannot be renewed; a fresh application must be submitted.