Company Registration in Darranga: Gateway to Eastern Bhutan

The new trade notifications for Darranga come with specific legal requirements. We ensure your business is fully compliant.

• DGFT Notifications: Strict adherence to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) notifications regarding areca nut imports and other specified commodities.
• India-Bhutan Trade Agreement: Full compliance with the bilateral treaty governing trade and transit between the two nations.
• Assam State Laws: Compliance with Assam's regulations on taxation, labour, and the transport of agricultural goods.
• Plant Quarantine Rules: For agri-imports like areca nuts, ensuring compliance with all plant quarantine and phytosanitary regulations.

Our team in Assam liaises effectively with key government agencies to facilitate your trade operations through Darranga.

• Darranga Land Customs Station (LCS): The central authority for the clearance of all goods specified for this route, including areca nuts and food items.
• Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The body that issues notifications and policies governing import/export through specific routes.
• District Industries and Commerce Centre (DICC), Baksa: The nodal agency for MSME registration and implementing state industrial policies.
• Assam Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC): The state body for promoting industrial growth and infrastructure.

Darranga's economy is centered on its new role as a specialized gateway for agri-trade and supplying Eastern Bhutan.

Key Industries

• Areca Nut Trading: A primary business opportunity due to the new policy allowing imports from Bhutan without a Minimum Import Price.
• Food and Agri-Produce Trade: A designated route for food imports, creating opportunities for traders of various agricultural products.
• Logistics and Transport: Providing transport and warehousing for goods moving between the Guwahati/Rangiya hubs and the Darranga border.
• General Wholesale: Supplying essential goods and commodities to the markets of Eastern Bhutan.

Connectivity

• Road: Connected by road to Guwahati, the largest city in Northeast India.
• Rail: The nearest major railway hub is Rangiya Junction, providing connectivity to the rest of India for bulk cargo.
• Air: The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) in Guwahati is the main airport for the region.

The Government of Assam and the North Eastern Council (NEC) offer several schemes to promote industry and commerce in the region.

• Assam Industrial and Investment Policy: Provides a range of incentives for new businesses, including tax exemptions, power subsidies, and support for priority sectors.
• North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS): A central government scheme offering significant benefits, including Central Capital Investment Incentive, Central Interest Incentive, and GST reimbursement.
• Agri-Export Promotion: Specific policies and support from the state government and APEDA to promote the export and trade of agricultural commodities.
• Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) Incentives: As part of the BTR, businesses in the Baksa district may be eligible for special development funds and incentives.

Our experts help you prepare detailed project reports and applications to ensure you can avail the maximum benefits from these supportive policies.