Tea Board &
Coffee Board
Registration Experts

Under the Tea Act, 1953, every person who grows, manufactures, buys, sells, imports, exports, or warehouses tea in India is required to register with the Tea Board of India. This includes large tea estates, small tea growers (STG), manufacturers, exporters, dealers, brokers, and warehouse operators.

Yes. Under Section 16 of the Coffee Act, 1942, a Certificate of Registration from the Coffee Board of India is mandatory for any person wishing to export coffee from India. This certificate must be obtained before applying for IEC and before filing shipping bills for coffee export.

Tea Board registration is typically valid for 1–3 years depending on the type of registration and needs to be renewed before expiry. Coffee Board Exporter Registration is generally valid for 1 year and must be renewed annually. Grower registrations may have longer validity with periodic updates required.

Yes, businesses engaged in both tea and coffee trade can obtain registrations from both the Tea Board of India and Coffee Board of India simultaneously. Many exporters dealing in both commodities hold certificates from both regulatory bodies. We handle both registrations in a single engagement.

A Small Tea Grower (STG) is defined as a tea grower who owns less than 10.12 hectares (25 acres) of tea plantation and sells green leaf to bought-leaf factories. STGs must register with the Tea Board under Section 16A of the Tea Act, 1953. The registration process involves submitting land documents, identity proof, and bank details to the regional Tea Board office.

GST registration is typically required as part of the documentation for Tea Board and Coffee Board registration. IEC (Import Export Code) is required specifically for exporter registrations with both boards. We help coordinate all prerequisite registrations — GST, IEC, FSSAI — before applying for board registration, ensuring a smooth process.