Hallmark registration

Hallmark Registration

BIS Hallmark Registration Online in India

Tax Pal Solutions provides expert-guided Hallmark registration for jewelers across India. Ensure compliance, build customer trust, and grow your business confidently with BIS-certified hallmarking.

Key Features & Services

• BIS Hallmark Registration Certificate
• HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification) Integration Support
• Assistance with BIS Compliance & Documentation
• Dedicated Experts for Hallmark Process
• Pan-India Trusted Service

What is Hallmark Registration?

Hallmark Registration is the official certification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to jewelers, enabling them to sell hallmarked gold and silver jewelry. The hallmark ensures the purity of the metal and provides transparency for buyers.

• Gold Hallmarking Scheme: Launched in 2000
• Silver Hallmarking Scheme: Launched in 2005
• HUID: Mandatory 6-digit alphanumeric Hallmark Unique Identification Number (effective April 1, 2023)

Importance of Hallmarking

• Consumer Trust: Guarantees buyers the purity of gold and silver.
• Ethical Business: Standardizes metal purity and ensures fair trade.
• Brand Reputation: Enhances credibility and professional image.
• Higher Resale Value: Certified purity ensures better resale price.

Types of BIS Hallmark Marks

Obsolete Marks: Assaying Centre mark, Jeweler’s mark, and Marking year are now replaced by HUID.

Forms for Hallmark Registration

Eligibility Criteria

• Business Registration: GST and statutory certificates.
• Physical Office: Registered office in India.
• Compliance: Adherence to BIS hallmark standards.
• Documents Required:
  • Business proof (Partnership Deed, ROC, CA Certificate)
  • Address proof (GST, Rent/Sale Deed, Property Tax)
  • Annual Turnover proof (GST Returns or Undertaking)
  • ID proof of authorized signatory (PAN, Aadhaar, Passport)
  • Workshop and production details

Exemption: Jewelers with turnover < ₹40 lakh are exempt but encouraged to register voluntarily.

Hallmark Registration Process

1. Create Portal Account: Register on BIS Manak Online portal.
2. Initiate Application: Fill digital form with business info.
3. Upload Documents: Ensure clear scans of all required documents.
4. Pay Registration Fee: Secure online payment based on turnover slab.
5. Official Scrutiny: BIS officer reviews application and documents.
6. Receive License: Download the digital BIS Hallmark License.

Fees for Hallmark Registration

Assaying & Hallmarking Centre Charges:

Renewal & Validity

• Certificate: Lifetime validity
• License: Annual renewal fee based on turnover
• Compliance: Maintain detailed records, display BIS certificate, use BIS-recognized AHCs

Compliance & Penalties

• Maintain inventory, invoices, and hallmarking records
• Source hallmarking only from BIS-recognized centers
• Penalties for non-compliance: fines ≥ ₹1 lakh, imprisonment up to 1 year, and seizure of non-compliant stock

Types of BIS Hallmark Certificates

• Jeweler’s Certificate of Registration: For sales outlets
• Recognition of Assaying & Hallmarking Centre (AHC): Authorizes testing and hallmarking
• Other BIS Certifications: ISI Mark, Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS), Foreign Manufacturer Certification, Eco Mark

How to Download BIS Hallmark License

1. Log in to Manak Online portal
2. Navigate to your account dashboard
3. Locate Certificate section
4. Download and save the digital certificate