IEC Registration

Import Export Code (IE Code) registration must be obtained by all entities involved in the import of export of goods and services. IE code can be obtained online through DTC Consultants for just Rs.3499/- within a week. To obtain IE Code, the entity must have PAN, GSTIN and a bank current account.

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    Import Export Code

    IEC registration is required by a person for exporting or importing goods. It is a 10 digit code which is issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). All businesses which are engaged in Import and Export of goods require registering Import Export Code. IE code has lifetime validity. Importers are not allowed to proceed without this code and exporters can’t take benefit of exports from DGFT, customs, Export Promotion Council, if they don’t have this code.

    IEC Documents In Respect Of Individual / Proprietor / Partner / Director

    Authority from other Directors on letter head (In case of company)
    Copy of Partnership deed (In case of Partnership)
    Board Resolution/self declaration (In case of Company)
    Telephone Bill in the name of the Individual (In case of individual)
    Copy of PAN Card
    Passport size photograph
    Copy of Aadhaar Card/ Voter identity card
    Authorization letter (In case of Partnership)
    Cancelled cheque of individual

    What is Import Export Code ?

    • IEC(Import Export Code) is known as many names such as importer exporter code, import export code, import export license, import export number, IE code, IEC license, IE license etc. In simple terms, IE CODE NO. is a 10 digit code which is provided by DGFT required for import export transactions. You can take IE code in your personal name or company name.
    • An IEC number issued to applicant shall be valid for all its divisions/ units/ factories/ branches. IEC is valid for lifetime and there is no need to renew the same.

    Features of Import Export Code

    Businesses engaged in food activities are required to apply for food licence of different types based on turnover, scale of business and the type of activity. Such businesses must apply for either of the licenses (central or state) or simple registration. The criteria specified in rules are as follows:

    Business growth

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

    Export Subsidies

    On the basis of IEC, companies or firms can benefits and subsidies their exports/ imports from DGFT, Customs and export promotion council.

    No Return Filing

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

    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.

    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.

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