Indias export business has grown a lot in the ten years. This is because of globalization, online shopping, government help and people in countries wanting to buy Indian products and services. If you are a business exporting goods, a startup selling on online platforms or a service provider working with international clients you need to have the right export documents. These documents are just as important as finding customers and sending them their orders. Without the documents your shipments may be delayed at customs you may have problems getting paid from other countries and you may struggle to get your tax refunds or export benefits. There are four documents that you need to know about: the Shipping Bill, the Bill of Lading the Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate and the Bank Realisation Certificate. These documents prove that you have sent goods that they are on their way and that you have been paid. This article will explain what these documents are, why they are important and how to use them in a way that's easy to understand.