BIS Registration (CRS)
Compulsory Registration Scheme certification for electronics and IT products before they can be sold in India.
Quick answer
BIS Registration with CorpBridge costs ₹24,999 as a professional fee (plus BIS fees and lab testing charges, and 18% GST) and typically takes typically 4–8 weeks including testing. You will mainly need product details, manufacturing unit address and details, trademark details for the product. A qualified CA, CS or attorney prepares and files everything online, so you don't visit any office.
| Professional fee | ₹24,999 + 18% GST |
|---|---|
| Government charges | BIS fees and lab testing charges |
| Time taken | Typically 4–8 weeks including testing |
| Form / portal | CRS |
| Documents | 5 items (listed below) |
| Done | 100% online |
What is BIS Registration?
Electronics and IT products notified under the Compulsory Registration Scheme, such as adapters, power banks, LED products and IT equipment, must be registered with the Bureau of Indian Standards before they are manufactured, imported or sold in India.
The product must be tested at a BIS-recognised lab. Once registered, the product carries the Standard Mark with your registration number. Registration is valid for two years and renewable.
What's included in our BIS Registration service?
- Check whether your product is notified and the applicable standard
- Coordination of testing at a BIS-recognised lab
- Application and documentation on the BIS portal
- Appointment of an Authorised Indian Representative (foreign manufacturers)
- Follow-up until the registration is granted
What documents are required for BIS Registration?
- Product details, model numbers and technical specifications
- Manufacturing unit address and details
- Trademark details for the product
- Test report from a BIS-recognised lab
- Authorised Indian Representative documents (foreign manufacturers)
What is the process for BIS Registration?
Assess
We confirm the standard and testing requirements.
Test
Samples are tested at a BIS-recognised lab.
Apply
We file the application with the test report.
Register
BIS grants the registration and number.
How much does BIS Registration cost?
| Component | Amount | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| CorpBridge professional fee | ₹24,999 | CorpBridge |
| GST on professional fee | ₹4,500 | Government (via CorpBridge) |
| Government fee / stamp duty | BIS fees and lab testing charges | Government, at actuals |
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Frequently asked questions about BIS Registration
Do importers need CRS registration?
Yes. The registration is issued to the manufacturer, and notified products can't be imported or sold without it. Foreign manufacturers must appoint an Authorised Indian Representative.
What is the cost of BIS Registration?
CorpBridge's professional fee is ₹24,999, exclusive of 18% GST, plus BIS fees and lab testing charges. The exact government charges are confirmed before you pay.
How long does BIS Registration take?
Typically 4–8 weeks including testing, assuming documents are complete and the authority raises no queries.
What documents are required for BIS Registration?
Product details, model numbers and technical specifications; Manufacturing unit address and details; Trademark details for the product; Test report from a BIS-recognised lab; Authorised Indian Representative documents (foreign manufacturers).
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