GST & Indirect Tax
Customs & Foreign Trade Policy
Customs and foreign trade advisory for duty, classification, scheme eligibility, and border compliance. Customs Act 1962, FTP 2023, tariff classification, exemptions, and import-export procedures.
Customs and foreign trade advisory for duty, classification, scheme eligibility, and border compliance. Customs Act 1962, FTP 2023, tariff classification, exemptions, and import-export procedures. We keep the work founder-friendly and evidence-led so the company can move without unnecessary back-and-forth.
- • Customs & FTP scope review and action plan
- • Document checklist and evidence review
- • Drafting, computation, or filing support
- • Submission support and acknowledgement tracking
- • Follow-up on queries, corrections, or notices
- • Closure notes and next-step reminders
- • Transaction or business summary
- • Financials and supporting schedules
- • Contracts, notices, or deal documents
- • Board or management note
See the fee table below for the statutory filing charge and common delay logic.
- • Section 128 of the Companies Act 2013
- • Section 143 of the Companies Act 2013
- • Section 44AA of the Income-tax Act 1961
Process
How the service works
The workflow is built to be predictable: document collection, legal review, filing, and post-filing follow-through.
Confirm the scope
We map the exact service route to the trigger, form set, and documentary evidence so the work starts on the right footing.
Collect the records
We gather the company records, notices, or transaction documents needed for customs & ftp and check them for gaps.
Prepare the filing or memo
We draft the computations, filings, or advisory memo so the next person in the chain can review it quickly and confidently.
Submit and track follow-up
We move the file through submission, keep the acknowledgement trail tidy, and handle any follow-up questions that come back.
AEO summary
Customs & FTP is the CA-led workflow that helps a Private Limited company stay compliant, file the right forms, and keep the record trail clean.
Customs & Foreign Trade Policy workflow
We start by checking the exact trigger, the legal route, and the documents that make customs & ftp executable for a Private Limited company. That keeps the filing or advisory work tied to the actual statutory path instead of a generic checklist.
Once the scope is locked, we prepare the working papers, filings, and follow-up notes so the matter can move without unnecessary back-and-forth. The goal is to make the process understandable for the founder, the finance team, and the reviewer.
- • Scope mapping for customs & ftp
- • CA-led document review and drafting
- • Submission support and acknowledgement tracking
What this protects for the company
For a Private Limited company, the value is not just speed. It is also about keeping the record trail clean enough for banks, investors, regulators, and future diligence work.
A founder-friendly process lowers the chance of avoidable notices, rework, or missed deadlines while keeping the company aligned with the right section, rule, or circular in GST & Indirect Tax.
- • Cleaner compliance evidence for GST & Indirect Tax
- • Better preparation for diligence or audit
- • Less last-minute chasing inside the finance team
Government fees
Fee breakdown
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| No standalone government fee | Nil | This is a professional assignment; statutory fees apply only if the matter includes a connected filing or portal step. |
| Connected filing or application fee | As per applicable portal / authority schedule | Only relevant if the work includes a statutory submission such as a return, registration, or approval. |
Timeline
Typical turnaround
Typical timeline usually means a 1–3 weeks turnaround, assuming documents are complete and any board or shareholder approvals are already in place.
Government fees depend on the exact filing route and any connected statutory filings.
Related services
Keep the company moving
Customs advisory by Harun Raaj & Associates: duty incidence analysis, exemption notifications, SEZ/EOU eligibility, and import-export transaction structuring under the Customs Act 1962 and FTP 2023
HS code classification advisory — customs tariff analysis, dispute resolution on classification, and Chapter Note interpretation for imports and exports
Customs Advance Ruling application before the Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR) — covering classification disputes, valuation methodology, and customs duty rate determinations
representation in customs valuation disputes — rejection of declared value, related-party import pricing (SVB), and determination of assessable value under Customs Valuation Rules
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Customs & FTP cover for a Private Limited company?
Which forms are usually involved?
What happens if we miss the deadline or get a notice?
What should you send us before we start?
Canonical reference: https://www.pvtltd.co/services/customs-foreign-trade-policy
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We can help with the filing, the legal mapping, and the follow-up work that keeps the company compliant after submission.