20 July 2025
Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the procedure for Excise Registration (as applicable before the introduction of GST in 2017):
🏛️ Central Excise Registration (Pre-GST Era – till June 30, 2017) Excise registration was mandatory for manufacturers of excisable goods whose turnover exceeded the exemption limit (usually ₹1.5 crore per annum).
🖥️ Electronic Procedure for Excise Registration (via ACES portal)
Registration was done through the ACES (Automation of Central Excise and Service Tax) portal.
🔹 Step-by-Step Process: 1. Go to ACES Portal:
Visit www.aces.gov.in
2. User Registration
Click on "New User" and register by selecting Central Excise. Fill in the basic details (PAN, Name, Email ID, etc.) Create your user ID and password 3. Log in and Apply for Registration
After confirmation email, log in to the portal Go to REGISTRATION → NEW REGISTRATION Select "Central Excise" Fill Form A-1 for manufacturer registration Provide: PAN details Constitution of business (Proprietor, Firm, etc.) Premises address Bank account Product details (with tariff headings) Range and division information 4. Upload Documents
Typical documents:
PAN Card Proof of premises (rent agreement, electricity bill, etc.) Constitution documents (Partnership Deed, MOA/AOA, etc.) ID/address proof of proprietor/partners/directors Board resolution (if applicable) 5. Submit Form Online
Submit the application online Print the acknowledgement (generated instantly) 6. Physical Verification (if required)
Excise officer may conduct a premises verification If satisfied, the officer issues RC (Registration Certificate) within 1–2 working days 📝 Manual Procedure (if online not preferred)
Download Form A-1 from CBEC or ACES website Fill in the same details as mentioned above Attach self-attested copies of required documents Submit to the jurisdictional Range Office Physical verification may be carried out RC issued by the Superintendent 📌 Important Notes:
Topic Details Online portal www.aces.gov.in Form used Form A-1 (for manufacturers) Exemption limit ₹1.5 crore per annum (SSI exemption) Registration authority Jurisdictional Range Superintendent Timeline for RC 1–2 days (if no discrepancies) ⚠️ Current Status (Post-GST): As of July 1, 2017, Central Excise is applicable only on a few products like petroleum, tobacco, liquor, etc. For most goods, Excise Duty has been subsumed under GST.
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