Simplified Auto Registration on ICEGATE
ICEGATE is the official web portal developed by the Government. It offers various facilities to importers and exporters. However, the regular ICEGATE registration requires a digital signature, PAN verification, and additional approval. In order to simplify the ICEGATE registration and attract more importers/exporters to obtain registration on ICEGATE, a new simplified auto registration facility is made available. As per the simplified procedure, registration on ICEGATE can be obtained without Digital Signature Certificate and without uploading any additional documents. The present article covers the procedure for auto registration on ICEGATE and the downside of auto registration on ICEGATE.Procedure for auto registration on ICEGATE
The easy auto registration procedure on ICEGATE is narrated hereunder- STEP 1 – Visit site /index.html. STEP 2 – Click on ‘Click Here’ under Simplified Registration. STEP 3 – Provide the following information-- Enter IEC (Import Export Code number).
- Enter GSTIN (Goods and Service Tax Identification Number).
- Enter Password (please note a temporary password will be sent from ICEGATE).
- Enter the Captcha and click Submit.
| Information to be provided | Points to be taken care while providing the information |
| Enter Your unique ICEGATE ID | ICEGATE ID should not exceed 25 characters. ICEGATE ID should not contain blank space. ICEGATE ID can contain alpha-numeric characters. ICEGATE ID should not contain special characters. |
| Enter Email ID | The email ID should not exceed 50 characters. |
| Enter new password | The password should contain a combination of numbers, unique characters, and different cases. |
| Confirm the password | - |
The downside of auto registration on ICEGATE
Even though the auto registration facility is entirely paperless and straightforward, the same comes with a drawback. The importer/ exporter registered via the auto registration facility cannot file customs documents.Related Guides
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