The Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum (IEM) Part B is a mandatory filing required after an industrial unit has commenced commercial production. This process must be completed online through the National Single Window System (NSWS) portal.
Filing Process
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Log in: Access the NSWS portal using your credentials.
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Select IEM: Navigate to the IEM section. You will need the acknowledgment number from your previously filed IEM Part A.
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Initiate Part B: Select the option to file "Part-B" for your specific Part-A application.
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Enter Details: Provide the actual operational details of your unit, including:
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The actual date of commencement of commercial production.
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Actual investment made (in land, building, and machinery).
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Actual employment generated.
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Actual production capacity and output.
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Submit: Complete the declaration and submit the form. The system will then generate an electronic acknowledgment.
Required Information & Documents
You should have the following details and documents ready:
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IEM Part A Acknowledgment Number and date.
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Proof of Production: First commercial invoice or bill, electricity bill, etc.
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Investment Proof: Data on actual investment, often supported by a Chartered Accountant’s certificate.
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Employment Records: Information on direct/indirect employment generated.
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Statutory Approvals: Copies of licenses (e.g., factory license, pollution control consent, GST registration).
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Digital Signature: A valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of the authorized signatory is required for submission.
Key Points to Remember
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Paperless System: All applications are now processed digitally via the NSWS portal; physical applications are no longer accepted.
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No Fee: While Part A involves a fee, there is no fee for filing IEM Part B.
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Compliance: Filing Part B is essential for full regulatory compliance and is often a prerequisite for claiming government incentives, subsidies, or schemes.
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Support: For technical issues, you can contact the NSWS helpdesk
Summary: To obtain an IEM Part B certificate, log in to the NSWS portal, select your existing IEM Part A application, choose the "File Part-B" option, enter your actual production, investment, and employment details, upload the required documents (like proof of production and financial statements), and submit the form digitally to receive your acknowledgment.