DGFT Recognition

Export House Certificate

Official DGFT recognition for exporters achieving high export performance — unlocking self-certification, priority treatment & bank guarantee exemptions.

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From Export House to Five Star — six recognition tiers

Starting at ₹3 crore FOB over 3 years — Export House status delivers real privileges that reduce compliance costs and boost credibility.

How We Help

Our Export House Services

We assess your export performance, determine the right category, handle DGFT filing, and help activate every privilege that comes with your Export House status.

Eligibility assessment — export performance & FOB value verification
DGFT application filing for Export House status
Star Export House — One / Two / Three / Four / Five Star
Certificate renewal before expiry — uninterrupted status
Priority treatment facilitation at DGFT & customs
Post-certification privilege documentation support

Recognition Tiers

Export House Categories

CategoryMin. FOB (3 yrs)
Export House₹3 crore
Star Export House₹25 crore
Two Star Export House₹100 crore
Three Star Export House₹500 crore
Four Star Export House₹2,000 crore
Five Star Export House₹10,000 crore

Certificate valid for 3 years — renewable & upgradeable

What You Unlock

Key Privileges & Benefits

Self-certification of documents for preferential treatment
Priority processing at DGFT & customs clearance
Exemption from Bank Guarantee in AA & EPCG schemes
Preferential treatment under Government procurement
Enhanced credit facilities from banks & financial institutions
International trade fair participation support from government
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Bank guarantee exemption under AA & EPCG alone can free up significant working capital — the certificate often pays for itself quickly.

Checklist

Documents Required

1
IEC certificate & GST registration
2
Shipping bills for the preceding 3 years
3
Bank realization certificates (BRC / FIRC)
4
Audited financial statements — P&L and balance sheet
5
CA certificate of export FOB value
6
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

How It Works

Certification Process

01

Eligibility Check

We verify your export FOB value over the preceding 3 licensing years to confirm Export House category eligibility.

02

Performance Calculation

Total export performance computed from shipping bills, BRCs and CA certificate — category determined accurately.

03

Document Preparation

All required documents compiled — FOB certificates, shipping bills, financial statements, and authorizations.

04

DGFT Application Filing

Export House certificate application filed on DGFT portal with DSC and complete documentation.

05

Certificate Issuance

DGFT processes the application and issues Export House / Star Export House certificate upon verification.

06

Renewal & Upgrade

We track certificate validity and growing export performance — handling renewal and category upgrades proactively.

Our Edge

Why Choose ND Global?

All Categories

Export House to Five Star — we handle every category based on your actual export performance.

Upgrade Planning

We track your FOB growth and advise on the right time to upgrade to a higher Star category.

Privilege Activation

Beyond the certificate — we help activate self-certification and bank guarantee exemption benefits.

Renewal Support

Timely renewal before expiry ensures uninterrupted Export House status and associated privileges.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

DGFT Recognition & Privileges

Become an Export House Today

Gain official DGFT recognition, unlock self-certification rights, and eliminate bank guarantees — from Export House to Five Star.

Apply Now

Free eligibility check · All star categories