Central Excise Registration

[Samir Banerjee]

Dear Sir,

One investor intends to establish the manufacturing unit to manufacture LED Lights. The Central Government (Min. of Information & Tech.) granting incentive ob Building, Plant & Machinery. One of the mandatory requirement of the application that investor is required to furnish Central Excise Registration. The investor has acquired only the land, but the construction of factory building will take time. The investor wants to submit the incentive application. My query is can Investor apply for Central Excise Registration without building and whether Central Excise Department will grant the Central Excise Registration without Building?. If yes, what formalities required to be fulfilled by the investor to obtain C.Excise Registration.

An early opinion would be highly solicited

AI Summary

Investor Seeks Advice on Timing for Central Excise Registration for LED Manufacturing Incentives; Considerations for Application Timing An investor planning to establish a manufacturing unit for LED lights seeks advice on obtaining Central Excise Registration before factory construction. The investor needs this registration to apply for government incentives. Respondents advise that registration can be applied for online, requiring documents like the factory plan, PAN, identity proof, and bank details. However, there is a risk that the registration may not be approved if the premises lack equipment and facilities. It is suggested to apply after construction completion or to inform authorities once the machinery is installed and manufacturing begins.