Bar Code Registration helps businesses generate globally accepted barcode numbers (GTINs) for their products. These barcodes are commonly required for selling products on marketplaces like Amazon, Flipkart, JioMart, BigBasket, retail chains, supermarkets, and for export purposes.
In India, genuine GS1 barcodes are issued only by GS1 India, the authorized body promoted by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry along with leading industry associations. We provide complete assistance for Bar Code Registration, including GS1 India membership application, GTIN allocation support, Company Prefix selection, MSME reimbursement guidance (where applicable), and DataKart onboarding support.
GS1 barcode registrations
100 / 500 / 1,000 / 10,000 / 1,00,000
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Per GS1 India GCP Fee Structure effective 1 October 2025. Total = Registration Fee + Annual Subscription Fee + 18% GST + Rs.3,000 refundable Security Deposit. Multi-year tenures (2/3/5/10 years) cost less per year.
| Annual Turnover | 100 GTINs – 1 Yr | 1,000 GTINs – 1 Yr | 10,000 GTINs – 1 Yr | 1,00,000 GTINs – 1 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to Rs.5 Cr | Rs.48,135 | Rs.52,560 | Rs.59,050 | Rs.69,375 |
| Above Rs.5 – 10 Cr | Rs.50,802 | Rs.55,321 | Rs.62,301 | Rs.72,526 |
| Above Rs.10 – 25 Cr | Rs.53,947 | Rs.58,475 | Rs.65,459 | Rs.75,688 |
| Above Rs.25 – 50 Cr | Rs.57,091 | Rs.61,628 | Rs.68,617 | Rs.78,850 |
| Above Rs.50 – 100 Cr | Rs.60,236 | Rs.64,782 | Rs.71,775 | Rs.82,013 |
| Above Rs.100 – 250 Cr | Rs.65,540 | Rs.70,113 | Rs.77,709 | Rs.87,960 |
| Above Rs.250 – 500 Cr | Rs.68,879 | Rs.73,470 | Rs.81,075 | Rs.91,335 |
| Above Rs.500 – 750 Cr | Rs.74,579 | Rs.79,777 | Rs.88,571 | Rs.1,00,020 |
| Above Rs.750 – 1000 Cr | Rs.77,918 | Rs.83,134 | Rs.91,937 | Rs.1,03,394 |
| Above Rs.1000 Cr | Rs.85,187 | Rs.90,438 | Rs.1,00,439 | Rs.1,11,914 |
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Bar Code Registration may look simple, but choosing the wrong barcode capacity, incorrect product mapping, or incomplete DataKart setup can create problems later while selling on marketplaces, retail chains, or export platforms. Proper GS1 registration helps businesses avoid future barcode expansion costs and ensures smoother product onboarding across platforms.
With LT Priority, your Bar Code Registration is handled on a fast-track basis with dedicated professional support, priority filing, and complete coordination from application to barcode activation.
A GS1 barcode is a globally accepted product identification number used for selling products through retail stores, supermarkets, e-commerce platforms, and export markets. The barcode contains a unique GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) that helps identify your product and brand across supply chains and marketplaces worldwide. Today, most online marketplaces and retail chains such as Amazon, Flipkart, JioMart, BigBasket, DMart, Reliance Retail, and many export buyers require genuine GS1 barcodes for product listing, inventory management, and billing systems. Without a valid barcode, products may face difficulties in retail onboarding, warehouse scanning, or marketplace approvals.
In India, genuine GS1 barcodes are issued only by GS1 India, the authorised organisation supported by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and leading trade bodies. Apart from barcodes (GTINs), GS1 India also provides systems like DataKart, GLN, and logistics identification support used by businesses for modern trade and supply-chain management. Bar Code Registration helps businesses build product credibility, simplify inventory tracking, and prepare products for retail, e-commerce, and export growth.
Per the GS1 India GCP Fee Structure effective 1 October 2025, fees scale with three variables: barcode pack size, tenure, and your annual sales turnover. Here's the structure:
| Variable | Options | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Barcode Pack Size | 100 / 1,000 / 10,000 / 1,00,000 GTINs | Pick based on current + 3-year SKU count |
| Tenure | 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 10 years | Longer tenure = lower effective per-year cost |
| Turnover Slab | 10 slabs from Up to Rs.5 Cr to Above Rs.1,000 Cr | Higher turnover = higher fee |
| Registration Fee | Rs.26,000 (Up to Rs.5 Cr, 100 GTINs) to Rs.69,500 (>Rs.1000 Cr, 1L GTINs) | One-time, paid at first registration |
| Annual Subscription | Rs.12,250 (smallest) to Rs.22,800 (largest) per year | Recurring; reduces per-year for multi-year tenures |
| GST | 18% on Registration + Subscription | Eligible for ITC if GSTIN active |
| Security Deposit | Rs.3,000 refundable (Nil for 10-year tenure) | Refundable on surrender of GCP |
| MSME Rebate | 80% reimbursement of Reg + Annual fees for first 3 yrs, max Rs.50,650 | Udyam-registered micro-manufacturers; 100/1000 packs only |
The 13-digit linear barcode printed on consumer-facing product packaging worldwide. Default GTIN format issued by GS1 India for retail products. Scannable at every POS system globally. Covered under all plans — Elemental / Enriched / Supreme.
14-digit GTIN for shipping cases / cartons / multipacks (encoded as ITF-14 or GS1-128 barcode). Used by distributors, wholesalers, and modern trade chains for case-level scanning. Allocated from your GCP — we configure in Enriched / Supreme.
8-digit GTIN for items too small for EAN-13 (e.g., small cosmetics, candies, single-use sachets). Allocated by GS1 India on application basis only — we file the GTIN-8 request in Enriched / Supreme tier where required.
13-digit identifier for physical locations — factories, warehouses, distribution centres, branches, retail stores. Required for advanced supply chain traceability, EDI integration, and export logistics. Configured in Supreme tier for multi-location operators.
18-digit unique identifier for each logistics unit (pallet, container) — tracks individual shipments end-to-end. Mandatory for export consignments under DGFT, modern trade DC operations, and 3PL logistics. Supreme tier.
Compact 2D codes encoding GTIN + additional data (batch, expiry, serial number). Already mandatory for Top 300 pharma brands in India since 1 Aug 2023 per DCGI Order. GS1 Sunrise 2027 will move retail globally to 2D / QR codes — Supreme tier includes transition advisory and DCGI compliance handling.
A GS1 barcode isn't a sticker — it's your product's passport to global retail. Here's what matters:
Amazon, Flipkart, BigBasket, Blinkit, Zepto, Reliance Retail, DMart, More, Spencer's, Vishal Mega Mart — all require valid GS1 GTIN at product onboarding. No GTIN = no listing = no shelf space. The single most important supply-chain prerequisite for any consumer brand in India.
GS1 India GTINs are globally unique across 117+ countries and millions of trading partners. Your product is identifiable everywhere from a corner shop in Delhi to a Walmart in California. Critical for exports — DGFT and overseas customers accept only GS1 GTINs.
Udyam-registered micro-manufacturers qualify for 80% reimbursement of GS1 India Registration + Annual Subscription fees for the first 3 years — up to Rs.50,650 in one go (Ministry of MSME). For a 100-barcode pack: effective cost drops from ~Rs.48k+ to under Rs.10k for the first 3 years. We file the claim for you.
GTIN + GLN + SSCC together enable end-to-end traceability — from manufacturer to warehouse to retail shelf to consumer. Essential for food recalls (FSSAI), pharma serialisation (DCGI), institutional supplies (Government tenders), and modern 3PL logistics.
GS1 India runs DataKart, India's authoritative product information catalogue. Your product's GTIN + image + nutritional info is shared with onboarded retailers and the GS1 SmartConsumer app. Modern trade chains increasingly require DataKart presence.
Export consignments under DGFT increasingly require SSCC at carton / pallet level for shipment tracking. Customs systems globally read GS1 barcodes. International buyers (especially in EU, UK, US, Middle East) demand GS1 GTIN as a basic onboarding requirement. Supreme tier covers SSCC + export advisory.
Seven steps. 7–10 working days end-to-end from kick-off to GCP + GTIN delivery (subject to GS1 India processing). DataKart onboarding adds 5–7 days for product upload + verification.
30-min call with our GS1 specialist to confirm: current SKU count + 3-year SKU expansion plan, business turnover (for slab), Udyam status (for MSME 80% claim), channel mix (e-commerce / modern trade / export / institutional), tenure preference (1–10 years). Output: right pack size (100/1000/10000/100000) + tenure + total cost estimate.
Personalised checklist: business PAN, GSTIN, address proof, Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed / Trust Deed, authorised signatory KYC, turnover proof (audited financials / GST returns / CA certificate), Udyam Certificate (for MSME claim), product list / SKU sheet, brand logo.
Online membership application drafted on the GS1 India portal with KOB / industry classification, selected pack size, selected tenure, turnover slab, and applicant entity details. Cross-verified before submission.
Total fee computed per the GS1 India GCP Fee Structure: Registration Fee + Annual Subscription + 18% GST + Rs.3,000 Security Deposit (Nil for 10-yr). You make the payment via GS1 India portal payment gateway.
Application + supporting documents uploaded on www.gs1india.org. Payment receipt attached. Acknowledgement + reference number captured.
GS1 India verifies documents, validates turnover slab, and processes the membership. Any queries (often turnover proof or KOB mismatch) responded to within 24–48 hours.
GS1 India issues the GS1 Company Prefix (GCP) — your unique 6–10 digit prefix — along with the GTIN range allocated under it (100 / 1,000 / 10,000 / 1,00,000 numbers). Membership certificate + GCP allocation letter delivered digitally.
Six categories. Documentation is moderate — mostly identity + turnover + product details. We send a personalised checklist after the discovery call.
Identity, address proof & turnover slab mapping
GST, SKU list & DataKart assets
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