Any business entity engaged in purchasing tea from a public tea auction licensed by the Tea Board of India or directly from a tea manufacturer is required to obtain this approval. It applies to businesses dealing in tea purchased through these channels, excluding instant tea and other value-added tea products such as tea bags, packet tea, flavoured tea, and quick-brewing black tea.
Buyer Registration Certificate
What is Buyer Registration Certificate
Who Can Apply for Buyer Registration Certificate
Proprietorship Firms
Partnership Firms
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
Private Limited Companies
Public Limited Companies
Wholesalers and Tea Traders
Businesses purchasing tea directly from manufacturers
Businesses purchasing tea through Tea Board-licensed public tea auctions
Documents Required for Buyer Registration Certificate
- GST Registration Certificate.
- Supporting documents showing tea as one of the commodities dealt with by the applicant.
- Any other document as required by the Tea Board of India.
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Role of Shamkris and Process of Buyer Registration Certificate
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 Buyer Registration Certificate

FAQ
It is a registration issued by the Tea Board of India for businesses purchasing tea directly from manufacturers or through licensed public tea auctions.
Any business purchasing tea through the specified channels must obtain this registration.
The Tea Board of India issues the Buyer Registration Certificate.
GST Registration Certificate and supporting documents showing tea as one of the commodities dealt with by the applicant.
Apply through the Tea Board of India’s online portal: Tea Board Online Application Portal
Yes, the Tea Board’s published supporting-document list requires a GST Registration Certificate.
The published online fee schedule lists ₹9,000 plus 18% GST, totalling ₹10,620. Confirm the applicable fee on the portal before applying.
The published fee schedule lists lifetime validity for Buyer Registration.
Yes, the applicant should provide the relevant business and branch details in the application, as applicable.
Log in to the Tea Board’s online portal and check the application under the License Management section.