Bank-side coordination
We work with your bank branch on the documentation the code is issued against, so nothing is left half-finished at either end.
Import / Export & Compliance · Service Detail
AD Code Registration — Authorized Dealer Code for Importers & Exporters
Authorized Dealer Code registration support for foreign-exchange transactions, remittances and export-import settlements in India.
What an AD Code is
The AD Code — Authorized Dealer Code — links your business to the bank branch that handles your foreign-exchange transactions, remittances and export-import settlements. It is part of the registration set that makes import and export clearances run smoothly, alongside the Importer Exporter Code and customs gateway registration.
Who needs AD Code registration
- Importers who remit payments abroad for goods or services
- Exporters who receive foreign-currency proceeds against shipments
- Businesses setting up import or export operations for the first time
- Businesses whose current registrations no longer match the bank branch they trade through
What applies to you depends on your bank, your entity type and how your payments are routed. We confirm the position for your case before filing — see also the import and export questions in our compliance FAQs.
What the service involves
Registration in the customs system
We take care of the registration step that links the code to your business for customs filings.
Documentation
Preparation and verification of the entity, bank and trade documents required with the application.
Filing & follow-up
Submission and coordination of queries or clarifications until the registration is confirmed and ready to use.
Exact forms and steps can differ between banks and can change with customs procedures — current requirements are verified at the time of your engagement.
Documents typically required
The checklist depends on your entity type and on your bank's own requirements. Based on the registration process, applications typically draw on:
- Business registration or incorporation details of the applicant entity
- Entity identity and tax details
- Bank account details, including the branch that handles your foreign-exchange transactions
- Importer Exporter Code (IEC) details, where you already hold one
- Registered address and contact details of the business
The exact document set is confirmed for your case at engagement — current bank and customs requirements apply.
How we handle it for you
Like every Sarom engagement, we act as a single point of contact and handle the paperwork and follow-up on your behalf:
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Requirement assessment
We review your entity type, your bank relationship and the trade registrations you already hold to confirm what is missing.
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Document preparation
We give you a clear checklist, review the documents you provide and prepare the application set for filing.
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Filing with both ends
We coordinate the bank-side and customs-side steps so your code is issued and registered against your business.
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Follow-up to confirmation
We track the application, respond to queries and coordinate until the registration is confirmed and ready for your shipments.
Timeline & fees
No verified fixed timeline or fee is published on our current website — both depend on your bank, your entity details and the processing involved. Exact forms and steps can change with bank and customs procedures, so current requirements, timelines and the quote are confirmed at engagement, before you commit.
AD Code FAQs
What is an AD Code?
The Authorized Dealer Code links your business to the bank branch that handles your foreign-exchange transactions, remittances and export-import settlements. It sits alongside the IEC and customs gateway registration in your import and export paperwork.
Who needs AD Code registration?
Businesses that remit payments abroad for imports, exporters receiving foreign-currency proceeds, and entities setting up import or export operations. What applies to you depends on your bank and your entity type, and we confirm it before filing.
Is an AD Code different from an IEC?
Yes. The IEC identifies your business for trade, while the AD Code connects your customs filings to the bank branch that handles your foreign-exchange transactions. Most importers and exporters need both, plus ICEGATE registration for online filings.
I have changed my bank or branch — does my AD Code need updating?
When the bank branch handling your payments changes, your registrations should reflect the branch you actually trade through. Tell us what has changed and we will confirm the steps required in your case.
How long does AD Code registration take and what does it cost?
No verified fixed timeline or fee is published on our current website; both depend on your bank, your entity details and the processing involved. Exact forms and steps can change with bank and customs procedures, so current requirements, timelines and the quote are verified at the time of your engagement.
Related services
DGFT / IEC
Importer Exporter Code registration and DGFT licence support for cross-border trade.
ICEGATE Registration
Customs gateway registration for online filing of import and export documents.
LMPC Registration
Legal Metrology registration for importers and packers of packaged commodities.
BIS CRS Certification
Compulsory registration for notified electronics and IT products you import.
WPC / ETA Approval
Equipment Type Approval for wireless devices such as WiFi and Bluetooth.
Tyre EPR
Extended Producer Responsibility registration for tyre producers, importers and processors.
Not sure which approval applies to your product? Read the compliance FAQs or follow the latest regulatory updates.
Next step
Need an AD Code for your imports or exports?
Tell us how your payments are routed and what you trade — we will confirm whether AD Code registration applies and what documents are needed.
Why work with Sarom on AD Code registration
One contact for import readiness
IEC, AD Code and gateway access usually go together — we handle them as one engagement instead of three separate errands.
Bank and customs handled together
Most delays come from one side of the paperwork moving ahead of the other; we keep both ends aligned.
Practical, plain-language advice
Trade procedures are technical; our job is to translate them into a clear, actionable checklist for your team.