Risk Management

Export Compliance Audit

A comprehensive review of your DGFT, GST & customs compliance — identify risks and fix gaps before they become penalties.

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Catch compliance gaps before DGFT or customs does

Most export compliance issues can be corrected proactively — but only if detected before a show cause notice arrives.

Audit Coverage

What We Audit

A transaction-level review across DGFT authorizations, GST refund claims, and customs documentation — covering everything that could trigger a notice or penalty.

DGFT authorization compliance — AA, EPCG, DFIA, RoDTEP
Export obligation fulfillment & shortfall detection
GST export refund eligibility & documentation audit
Customs documentation review — shipping bills, BRC, invoices
FTP incentive utilization & correctness check
Post-audit compliance roadmap & risk mitigation report

Audit Areas

Three-Layer Compliance Review

📋DGFT & Incentives
AA / EPCG export obligation status
RoDTEP & MEIS / RoSCTL claim accuracy
SION compliance & input consumption norms
Authorization validity & utilization tracking
💰GST & Refunds
IGST refund on exports — eligibility & filing status
ITC accumulation & refund documentation
LUT / bond compliance & validity
GST return reconciliation with shipping bills
🛃Customs Documentation
Shipping bill accuracy & HS code verification
Bank realization certificates (BRC / FIRC) status
Export invoice & packing list compliance
ARE-1 / ARE-3 & duty drawback eligibility

Standard audit completed in 2–4 weeks with full report

Why Audit Now

Common Risks We Uncover

Export obligation shortfall under AA or EPCG
Unclaimed RoDTEP, drawback or GST refunds
BRC non-realization triggering GST demand
Incorrect HS codes or SION consumption norms
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Issues found during an audit can be corrected proactively — the same issues found during a DGFT inquiry attract penalties & interest.

Checklist

Documents Required

1
DGFT authorizations — AA, EPCG, DFIA copies
2
Shipping bills for the audit period
3
Export invoices & packing lists
4
Bank realization certificates (BRC / FIRC)
5
GST returns — GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9
6
IEC & GST registration certificates

How It Works

Our Audit Process

01

Scope Definition

We define the audit period, authorization types, and compliance areas to be reviewed based on your export profile.

02

Document Collection

Checklist of required documents shared — shipping bills, DGFT authorizations, GST returns, BRCs collected.

03

Compliance Review

Detailed examination of DGFT obligations, GST refund claims, customs documentation and incentive utilization.

04

Risk Identification

Gaps, shortfalls, documentation errors, and potential notice triggers identified and documented.

05

Audit Report

Comprehensive audit report delivered — findings, risk severity, and specific corrective actions required.

06

Remediation Support

We assist in correcting identified issues — filings, replies, regularization — before authorities act.

Our Edge

Why Choose ND Global?

Deep-Dive Review

Transaction-level audit of DGFT, GST & customs records — not a surface-level checklist.

Pre-Notice Protection

Catch and correct compliance gaps before DGFT or customs sends a notice or initiates inquiry.

Actionable Report

Clear, prioritized findings with specific corrective steps — not just a list of issues.

Remediation Included

We don't just audit — we help fix the gaps through filings, replies, and regularization.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Pre-Notice Risk Review

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Identify DGFT, GST & customs risks before they become notices. Comprehensive audit with actionable remediation support.

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