Status Holder Certificate Consultants in India

It is a recognition given by the government to exporters who have done well in international trade. It is given across five levels, from One Star to Five Star, based on how much they have exported.

Any exporter of goods, services or technology with a valid IEC (Import Export Code) can apply, once they have reached the export performance required for the category they are applying for.

Generally, a professional certificate confirming export performance, along with the required export data and supporting documents, is needed where a separate application is made. The exact requirements vary with the applicant's situation, so it is best to have your case checked.

There are five: One Star, Two Star, Three Star, Four Star and Five Star Export House, based on export performance from USD 3 million up to USD 800 million.

By comparing export performance over the required years against the threshold for each Star category, including checking whether eligible double weightage applies and whether the August 2026 One Star relaxation applies.

DGFT generally issues eligible Status Holder Certificates automatically based on the export data available to it. If eligible exports are not in its records, or an upgrade is required, a separate application may be needed.

Yes. We help with checking eligibility, documentation, filing the application on the DGFT portal, and following up until the certificate is issued.

Yes. Through our nine branches in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, Nagpur and Vijayawada, we assist businesses all over India.