What is an Import Export Code (IEC)?

An Importer -Exporter Code (IEC) is a 10-digit key business identification number which mandatory for export from India or Import to India. This code is allotted by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to the applicants. No export or import shall be made by any person without obtaining an IEC unless specifically exempted

IEC registration is completely online and has a lifetime validity. We help you obtain IEC within 2 working days with our simplified process.

Benefits of obtaining Import Export Code (IEC) Registration:

Unlock International Markets

Obtaining an IEC opens opportunities of establishing global presence to your business. Additionally, it helps register with global online marketplaces like Amazon, Alibaba, etc.

Claim Export Benefits

The government of India, offers numerous export incentives to both product and service exporters. These export incentives are majorly in the form of refunds of the taxes already paid for manufacturing/sourcing the export product. IEC is a mandatory requirement for claiming these export incentives.

Compliance Free and Maintenance Free

IEC once issued, is issued for lifetime. There is no requirement for renewal. It has no compliance requirements and no need to file periodical returns. Additionally, as there is no legal compliance prescribed it is free from any annual maintenance fee.

Restricts the dealing in illegal Goods

An authentic and accurate information is required to obtain an IEC Registration. IEC registration cannot be issued by the department without providing full authentic information which, as a result, restricts the illegal dealing of goods.

Documents required for GST Registration:

PAN Card of the Applicant

A scanned copy of a PAN card of the applicant or the company

Address Proof

Sale Deed/ Rent Agreement/ Latest Electricity Bill/ Telephone Bill in name of applicant

PAN and Aadhar of Directors/ Partners

For a company/partnership, PAN card of all the Directors/Partners is a must

Certificate of Registration

Entity should provide the registration certificate with MoA- AoA / LLP Agreement, or a Partnership Deed as applicable

Cancelled Cheque

A cancelled cheque of current account bearing entity’s pre-printed name or Bank Certificate

Import Export Code (IEC) Registration Process:

Day 1:

  • Collection of required documents

Day 2:

  • Drafting and preparation of application
  • Client approval on the draft
  • Filing the IEC application
  • Government processing time

Under what circumstances is Import Export Code (IEC) required?

  • For Import and Export of Goods from India
  • For Import and Export of Services from India
  • To clear the shipment while making an Import or Export

Under what circumstances is Import Export Code (IEC) not required?

  • Import and Export of Goods for personal use, i.e. which is not related to trade and manufacturing
  • Import and Export of Goods by Government Ministries and departments

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