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Procedure

Procedure For Online Import Export Code

Simple, transparent steps from application to license issuance.

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Complete Our IEC Form

You are required to fill our simple online IEC code application form and email documents.

02
IEC Application Creation

We draft your application for IEC code and file it with the DGFT office on your behalf.

03
IEC Fee Payment

We pay the IEC government fee and follow-up with the department for your license.

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IEC License Sent by Email

Once your IEC Code registration is completed, we will send the IEC license to you by email.

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Import Export Code Registration
Definition

Import Export Code (IEC)

Import Export Code or IEC is a 10-digit code that a business or a person needs to import/export goods and services. This code is issued by DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade), Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Government of India.

The validity of this code is for a lifetime — that is, there is no need to renew it. This code is generated within 5–15 working days after the documents are submitted and all the corrections required are made.

This code has many names — importer exporter code, import-export code, import-export license, import-export number, IE code, IE license, etc. You can issue this code in either your name or under the company's name. Once issued, it is valid for all its divisions / units / factories / branches.

Documents

Documents Required for IEC Code

Documents vary by business structure. Choose your entity type below.

Sole Proprietorship
  • Digital photograph (3×3)
  • Copy of PAN card of the proprietor
  • Copy of Passport / Voter ID / Driving License / UID
  • If the business is self-owned — Sale Deed
  • If the business is rented — Rental / Lease Agreement
Partnership Firm
  • Digital photograph (3×3) of the managing partner signing the application
  • Copy of Partnership Deed
  • Copy of Passport / Voter ID / UID / Driving License / PAN of the managing partner signing the application
  • Sale Deed — in the case of self-owned business
  • If the business is rented — Rental / Lease Agreement
  • Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A / Cancelled cheque bearing the blueprinted name of the applicant entity and A/c No.
LLP
  • Digital photograph (3×3) of the designated partner / director signing the application
  • Applicant's copy of PAN card
  • Copy of Passport / Voter ID / UID / Driving License / PAN of the managing partner / director signing the application
  • Sale Deed — in the case of self-owned business
  • If the business is rented — Rental / Lease Agreement
  • Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A / Cancelled cheque bearing the blueprinted name of the applicant entity and A/c No.
Trust
  • Digital photograph (3×3) of the secretary / chief executive / signatory applicant
  • Registration certificate of society / Copy of the Trust Deed
  • Copy of Passport / Voter ID / UID / Driving License / PAN of the managing trustee / chief executive signing the application
  • Sale Deed — in the case of self-owned business
  • If the business is rented — Rental / Lease Agreement
  • Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A / Cancelled cheque bearing the blueprinted name of the applicant entity and A/c No.
Package

What is Included In Our Package?

Drafting Documents
Application Filing
Application Processing
Completion of Registration
When Required

When is IEC Code Required?

Customs Clearance

It is needed by the customs authorities to clear shipments in the case of any imports.

Bank Transfers

It is needed by the bank to transfer the amount in the case of any imports made.

Export Shipments

A visa equivalent is essential if an exporter needs to send shipments.

Foreign Currency Receipts

If the exporter is anticipated to receive funds in foreign currency and they are transferred immediately into his bank account.

Step-by-Step

Steps to Apply Import Export Code

01
Step 1: Application Preparation

In order to get code, an application must be made in the Aayaat Niryaat Form 2A format to the DGFT in that region where the registered office of the company is established. The government has also arranged an online filing facility for obtaining IEC Code online.

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Step 2: Application Processing

Details of the business and its proprietors, directors or partners, bank account details, and a bank certificate are the basic requirements of ANF 2A. All the required documents for IEC need to be submitted with ANF 2A. A digital signature is required on the ANF 2A form.

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Step 3: IEC Fee Payment

Once the application is complete, it should be filed with DGFT and an application fee needs to be paid to the government. The IEC department may send back your application for correction / change. You need to reply back to the DGFT in 15 days.

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Step 4: IE Code Issuance

Once the application is completely verified by the department, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade will allot an IE Code for your business. This IE code comes in both soft copy and hard copy. You receive the soft copy via email and can start the import-export transaction with this.

Features

Features of Import Export Code

Business Growth

Taking your services or products to the international market will enlarge your business. IEC enables you to sell products outside India.

Export Subsidies

On the basis of IEC, companies or firms can benefit from subsidies on their exports/imports from DGFT, Customs, and Export Promotion Council.

Lifetime Validity

Once you are done with IE Code Registration and submit all the required documents, IE Code is issued for the lifetime of the entity and requires no renewal.

No Return Filing

IE Code does not require the filing of any return. Once an IE Code is issued, there are no further procedures required to maintain its validity.

Individuals Can Have IE Code

Even individuals who are proprietors of a business can obtain IE Code in their name. It is not necessary to incorporate a business entity for obtaining IE Code.

Benefits

Benefits of IEC Code

Business Growth

A business has an option for online international marketplaces like Amazon.com, Alibaba, etc. IEC is mandatory to avail of growth opportunities via import/export.

Export Subsidies

Indian government follows a policy of exporting the goods and not the taxes. An exporter can get a refund of any taxes paid while exporting the goods. Government even waives some import duties, if the importer promises to export the goods within a time frame.

Lifetime Validity

As the name suggests, there is no need to renew this code again and again. It will be valid till the entity for which it is issued exists. After the winding up of the company, this code expires.

No Return Filing

There is no compliance requirement for IEC. Including this, there is no need to file periodical returns. It is just like a PAN card.

Online Procedure

The whole procedure can be carried out online and there is no need to go anywhere physically. There is no more inspector raj. It is very cheap to register your code now — from our website.

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Frequently Asked Questions

IEC (Import Export Code) is a 10-digit code issued by DGFT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It is mandatory for any business or individual who wants to import or export goods and services from India.

You can apply online through the DGFT portal in ANF 2A format, or engage a professional service like S.K. & Associates to handle the entire process — right from document preparation to filing and follow-up with DGFT.

The government fee for IEC registration is minimal. Professional service charges vary. S.K. & Associates offers a very competitive price with end-to-end service. Contact us for a free quote.

Step 1: Complete the IEC application form. Step 2: We draft and file the application with DGFT. Step 3: Government fee payment. Step 4: DGFT verifies and issues the IE Code via email and hard copy.

Documents vary by entity type — Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, LLP, or Trust. Generally: PAN card, digital photograph, address proof, bank certificate (ANF 2A) / cancelled cheque, and business registration documents.

No. As per DGFT rules, only one IEC can be issued against one PAN. However, the same IEC is valid for all branches, units, and divisions of the entity.

You can apply for a duplicate IEC certificate online via the DGFT portal by submitting a request with the required details and fee. S.K. & Associates can help you obtain a duplicate IEC.

Yes. You can voluntarily surrender your IEC by applying to the DGFT with a written request and required documents.

Any individual, proprietorship, partnership firm, LLP, company, trust, or society that intends to import or export goods/services from India needs an IEC.

Yes. Individuals who are proprietors of a business can obtain IEC in their own name. It is not necessary to incorporate a company.

Typically 5–15 working days after all documents are submitted and corrections, if any, are made.

IEC is issued in both soft copy (email) and hard copy (post). You can start import-export transactions with the soft copy immediately.

No. IEC is a 10-digit alphanumeric code issued by DGFT. PAN is issued by the Income Tax Department. IEC applications require PAN, but they are different.

No, there is no tax on IEC itself. However, imports and exports are subject to applicable customs duties and GST.

Generally 5–15 working days from the date of complete application submission to DGFT.

Log in to the DGFT portal, submit a duplicate IEC request with the reason and required documents, and pay the prescribed fee. The duplicate is issued digitally.

You can apply for modification of IEC details (address, name, bank, etc.) online through the DGFT portal by submitting the updated information and supporting documents.

No. IEC does not require filing of any periodic returns. It is valid for the lifetime of the entity.

Individuals importing/exporting for personal use (not commercial), and certain exempt categories as notified by DGFT, do not require IEC.

S.K. & Associates provides IEC registration across all major cities in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, and more.

S.K. & Associates offers end-to-end service — document drafting, application filing, government fee payment, and follow-up with DGFT — at a very competitive price with a money-back guarantee.

Yes, customs authorities use IEC to clear shipments. The IEC details are linked to the customs system electronically, so no separate submission is generally required.

NRIs can apply for IEC online through the DGFT portal or via an authorised representative. The application requires PAN, a bank certificate, and address proof.

NRIs need: PAN card, digital photograph, passport, overseas address proof, and bank certificate (ANF 2A) with an Indian bank account.

No. IEC is issued digitally via email, and the hard copy is dispatched by post. You do not need to visit any DGFT office.

No. IEC is entity-based, not item-based. Once issued, the same IEC can be used for any product or service the entity deals with.

No. IEC has lifetime validity for the entity. However, an annual IEC update is recommended on the DGFT portal to keep the details current.