Central Excise Registration

Since GST subsumed most indirect taxes in 2017, central excise now applies only to a narrow set of products that remain outside GST — chiefly petroleum products and tobacco. (Excise on alcohol is a separate state levy.)

Central excise registration is therefore relevant only to manufacturers of these specified excisable goods. For most businesses, GST has replaced excise entirely.

• Manufacturers of goods still subject to central excise — such as specified petroleum and tobacco products
• Not applicable to businesses whose goods are within GST
• State excise on alcohol is a separate registration

• PAN and business registration proof
• Premises details and ground plan
• Details of the excisable products manufactured

1. 01

   Confirm applicability

   Verify that the product is still excisable and outside GST.

2. 02

   Apply on the CBIC/ACES portal

   File the registration application for the manufacturing premises.

3. 03

   Registration certificate

   The registration is granted; ongoing excise returns and duty payments follow.

PBT confirms whether excise applies to you and handles it where it does.

• We confirm whether your product is still within central excise
• We complete the registration where it applies
• We handle the excise returns and duty compliance
• Scope and fees agreed in writing up front

• Is central excise still relevant after GST?

  Only for a few products outside GST, mainly petroleum and tobacco. Most goods are now under GST, not excise.

• Does my business need excise registration?

  Only if you manufacture goods that remain excisable. We confirm the position for your products.

• Is alcohol covered?

  Alcohol is subject to a separate state excise levy, not central excise.

• How long does it take?

  Where excise still applies, registration is usually completed within about a week once we confirm the position and have the documents in order.