Import, Export Code Registration
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Deliverables
IEC Certificate
Access to Platforms or APIs
Licenses and Compliance Documents
Customs or Legal Documentation
Documents Required For Import, Export Code Registration
- Individual’s, firm’s or company’s copy of PAN Card
- Proprietor’s voter ID, Aadhaar card or passport copy
- Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association, Incorporation Certifcate of Company
- Proof of establishment, incorporation or registration of the partnership, society, proprietorship firm, company, HUF, etc.
- Individual’s or company’s or firm’s cancel cheque copies of current bank accounts
- A self-addressed envelope for delivery of IEC certificate by registered post
- Proof of address of business premise, such as sale deed, lease deed, rent agreement or utility bills (electricity bill, telephone bill or mobile bill)
Timeline
7 Days
(from receipt of all documents)
Step 1
Visit the DGFT website. Click on the ‘Services’ tab on the homepage. Select the ‘IEC Profile Management’ option from the drop-down list. A new page will open. Click on the ‘Apply for IEC’ option on the page. Click on the ‘Register’ option. Enter the required details and click on the ‘Sent OTP’ button.
Step 2
Enter the OTP and click on the ‘Register’ button. Upon successful validation of the OTP, you will receive a notification containing the temporary password which you can change after logging into the DGFT website. After registering on the DGFT website, login to the website by entering the user name and password.
Step 3
Click on the ‘Apply for IEC’ option on the DGFT website dashboard. Click on the ‘Start Fresh Application’ button. Enter the general information, details of proprietor/partner/director/Karta/managing trustee, bank information, other details, attach Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and make the payment.
Step 4
After successful payment, it will be redirected to the DGFT website. The receipt will be displayed. Download the receipt for future reference.
Step 5
The IEC Certificate will be sent in the email. It can be downloaded after logging in to the DGFT website and clicking the ‘Print IEC’ option under the ‘IEC Profile Management'.
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FAQs
Yes. An Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) is mandatory for import to India or export from India. It is a significant business identification number for an import/export business. A person/entity cannot export or import without obtaining an IEC unless specifically exempted. However, IEC is not necessary for services exports, except when the service provider is taking benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy.
Yes, individuals acting as proprietors of a business can obtain IEC registration. Individuals can use either the name or the name of their company to apply for IEC registration.
A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is not compulsory to apply for an IEC. The IEC application can be signed through Aadhaar authentication. DSC has been introduced in IEC to strengthen the IEC issuance and modification processes.
Yes. It is mandatory to update the IEC profile every year. In case of non-updation of the IEC profile, it will be deactivated. A deactivated IEC can be reactivated upon its successful updation. However, reactivation is subject to the condition that any other action should not be taken for violation of any provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy.
