Streamlined IMPORT EXPORT CODE (IEC) REGISTRATION · Business Licenses

Streamlined IMPORT EXPORT CODE (IEC) REGISTRATION · Business Licenses

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Step 2

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  • Document Name
  • Notes / Format
  • Document Name
  • Notes / Format
  • PAN Card of the Applicant / Business
  • Individual PAN or Company PAN · PDF or JPG - the IEC is linked to this PAN
  • Aadhaar Card of the Applicant
  • Proprietor / partner / director · PDF or JPG
  • Proof of Business Address
  • Latest electricity bill, rent agreement, or bank statement · not older than 2 months · PDF
  • Cancelled Cheque / Bank Certificate
  • For the current account in the business name - links IEC with bank account on DGFT portal
  • Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed / MOA
  • For companies, LLPs, and partnership firms - entity existence proof · PDF
  • Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
  • For company / LLP applicants - Class 3 DSC of the authorised signatory (we arrange if not available)

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Overview - import export code iec registration business licenses Registration

What is it?

An Import Export Code (IEC) is a unique 10-digit code issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry - mandatory for any business or individual engaged in import or export of goods and services from/to India.

Legal basis

Issued under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 and Foreign Trade Policy. Required for customs clearance, foreign exchange transactions via banks, and DGFT trade facilitation portals.

Lifetime validity

An IEC has lifetime validity - once issued, it does not expire. However, it must be updated annually on the DGFT portal (free of cost) to remain active.

Who can apply?

Individuals, proprietorships, partnerships, LLPs, private limited companies, and public companies. The code is linked to the PAN of the entity and is unique to each PAN holder.

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Who Usually Requires This?

The IMPORT EXPORT CODE (IEC) REGISTRATION · Business Licenses solution matches perfectly with these profiles:

  • Profile
  • Why It Applies
  • Profile
  • Why It Applies
  • Businesses importing goods from abroad
  • Any business importing raw materials, finished goods, machinery, or any other goods must have a valid IEC before the first shipment arrives at Indian customs.
  • Businesses exporting goods internationally
  • Any business exporting products - clothing, engineering goods, food, pharma, software services, etc. - must have an IEC to receive foreign exchange payments and clear export formalities.
  • E-commerce exporters (Amazon Global, Etsy, Shopify)
  • Selling on international e-commerce platforms that ship from India requires an IEC - mandatory for foreign exchange receipt and platform onboarding.
  • IGST refund
  • Service businesses that export services and want to claim the Letter of Undertaking (LUT) for zero-rated exports under GST must have an IEC registered on the DGFT portal.
  • Startups importing capital equipment or components
  • Startups importing machinery, laboratory equipment, or components from abroad - even for non-commercial purposes - require a valid IEC for customs clearance.
  • Businesses seeking RODTEP, RoSCTL, or export benefits
  • All DGFT export incentive schemes require a valid IEC linked to your company PAN. You cannot claim government export benefits without one.
  • ✅ WHY DO YOU NEED THIS
  • Key Benefit
  • Explanation
  • Key Benefit
  • Explanation
  • No IEC = No Customs Clearance
  • Goods cannot be imported into or exported from India without an IEC. Customs will not clear any shipment - import or export - without a valid IEC code.
  • Access to Export Incentive Schemes
  • RODTEP, RoSCTL, Advance Authorisation, and other government export benefit schemes require a valid IEC as a pre-condition for all duty drawback and input credit claims.
  • Receive Foreign Exchange Payments Legally
  • Banks require an IEC to process foreign exchange receipts for exports. Without it, international payments cannot be credited to your account under FEMA regulations.
  • Lifetime Validity - One-Time Registration
  • Unlike most business licences, an IEC has lifetime validity. Get it once, update it annually for free, and it serves your business for its entire life.
  • PROCESS
  • Step Name
  • What Happens
  • Timeline
  • Step 1
  • Eligibility & Entity Check
  • We confirm the applicant type, verify PAN details, and check for any existing IEC linked to the PAN.
  • Step 2
  • Document Preparation
  • We collect all required documents and prepare the IEC application on the DGFT portal (dgft.gov.in).
  • Days 1–2
  • Step 3
  • Application Submission & Payment
  • We submit the completed application and pay the prescribed DGFT fee (₹500) on your behalf.
  • Days 2–3
  • Step 4
  • IEC Issuance
  • DGFT processes the application and issues the IEC certificate with your unique 10-digit code.
  • Days 3–5

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Expected Additional Levies

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  • E-Stamp Duties according to state norms
  • Processing Levies based on capital limits

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