International Ecommerce
A starter guide to taking an Indian ecommerce brand to international buyers, what changes in compliance, shipping and payments, and the realistic first steps before you commit to a full cross-border launch.
Ways to sell internationally from India
Marketplace-led
Amazon Global Selling and similar programs let you list on Amazon's US, UK, UAE and other regional sites from an Indian entity, with the marketplace handling much of the currency conversion, buyer trust and logistics infrastructure. This is the lowest-friction way to test international demand.
Your own website with international shipping
Selling directly through your Shopify or D2C site to international buyers gives full control over pricing and branding, but puts the full weight of international shipping rates, customs paperwork and currency handling on you directly.
Compliance basics for cross-border selling
| Requirement | What it's for |
|---|---|
| Import Export Code (IEC) | Mandatory registration with DGFT for any business that exports from India |
| GST registration | Required for invoicing, exports are typically zero-rated but still need to be reported correctly |
| AD Code registration | Registered with your bank and linked to your shipping port or courier, needed to receive export payments |
Export compliance and documentation vary by destination country and product category, confirm current requirements with your CA before your first international shipment.
Shipping and payments for cross-border orders
International couriers (DHL, FedEx, Aramex) and dedicated ecommerce export logistics partners handle most of the customs paperwork for a fee built into the shipping rate. For payments, an international payment gateway or your bank's export collection service converts foreign currency and settles it to your account, usually with a conversion fee, so factor that into your international pricing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest way to start selling internationally from India?
Amazon Global Selling is usually the lowest-friction starting point, since it handles a large part of cross-border logistics, currency conversion and buyer trust for you, compared to building an independent international website and shipping process from scratch.
What compliance do I need to sell internationally as an Indian business?
At minimum you need an Import Export Code (IEC), GST registration, and a bank account set up to receive foreign remittances (an AD Code registered with your bank for exports). Requirements vary by destination country and product category, always confirm current rules with your CA before your first international shipment.
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