Import Export Code (IEC) Registration
Import Export Code or IEC is obtained by every person and business entity who intends to start Import and Export business in India.
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Import Export Code (IEC) Registration
Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) is a 10-digit identification number which is mandatory for all the business entity who wants to do Import or export activities. A person/entity shall not be eligible to make any import or export of goods if he does not possess a valid IEC Number. In case of import or export of services or technology, the IEC shall be required only if the service or technology provider wants to take benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy or deal with specified services or technologies. IEC is granted by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in India.
The IEC must be quoted by importers while clearing customs, without which they are not allowed to proceed. Also, the banks demand for IEC of importer while sending money abroad. For exporters, IEC must be quoted while sending shipments, banks require the exporters IEC Code while receiving money from abroad. Further, exporters can’t take benefit of exports from DGFT, Customs Departments, Export Promotion Council, if they don’t have this code.
After the introduction of new system, the IEC number is the same as the PAN of the entity or individual but it would be separately issued by DGFT. IEC registration is a completely online process and can be completed within 4-5 days. IEC once issued shall be valid for lifetime.
Eligibility for Import Export Code (IEC) Registration
- Proprietorship Firm
- Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)
- Partnership Firm
- Limited Liability Partnership
- Private and Public Limited Company
- One Person Company (OPC)
- Trust
- Society
- Government Undertaking
- Others
Benefits of Import Export Code (IEC) Registration
Access to International Market
Once the business entity obtains Import Export Code (IEC), it gets access to the international markets and can easily sell goods and services beyond the national boundaries. It helps businesses expand globally and make their mark in the international market.
Avail Benefits under various schemes
The government provides various incentives and benefits to importers and exporters under different schemes and policies. Generally, Importer and Exporter having valid IEC can avail benefits under these schemes and policies.
Necessary for Clearance of Goods
In order to get clearance of any shipment received from a foreign country, IEC is a must for the importer. Further, once the shipment is cleared, one needs to pay the applicable custom duty on goods to the Customs Department, here too IEC has to be furnished.
Non-requirement of filing Annual returns
Import Export Code (IEC) once issued to a person/entity is valid for lifetime and does not require filing any type of returns or forms to DGFT. However, every IEC holder has to update the details of IEC every year during the month of April to June.
Minimum Requirements For Import Export Code (IEC) Registration
PAN of the Applicant
Cancelled cheque or Bank Certificate of the Applicant
Address Proof of the Applicant
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or Aadhaar based E-sign
What Is Included In our Import Export Code (IEC) Registration package?
Consultation on Import Export Code Registration Process
Verification of Documents
Submission of Application through Digital Signature/Aadhaar based E-Sign
Import Export Code Certificate
Procedure for Import Export Code (IEC) Registration
Collection of required documents
In the very first step, the applicant has to send us the required documents as per the checklist. We will then verify the documents and if the documents are fine, and then we would proceed towards application process.
Preparation of Application for Import Export Code (IEC)
Once we receive all the required documents, we shall prepare the profile of the business entity on DGFT portal and prepare the application for Import Export Code (IEC).
Submission of Application with required fees
Once the application for IEC is completed, we shall submit the same with DGFT with the help of DSC/Aadhaar based E-sign and make the payment of applicable government fees. A temporary acknowledgement will be provided after successful submission.
Get Import Export Code within 4-5 days
On successful submission of IEC, you shall receive an IEC Number and a Certificate of Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) from DGFT.
Documents Required for Import Export Code (IEC) Registration
For Individuals and Proprietorship Firm
- Aadhar Card of Proprietor.
- Pan Card of Proprietor.
- Cancelled Cheque bearing pre-printed name of the Enterprise or Bank Certificate.
- Address proof of the Enterprise (Rental Agreement/ Sale or Lease Deed/ Electricity bill/ Post-paid Telephone Bill / Aadhar card / Passport / Voter card)
In case the address proof is not in the name of the applicant firm, a no-objection certificate (NOC) by the firm premises owner in favour of the firm along with the address proof may be submitted.
- Mobile Number and Email id Proprietor
- GSTN (optional)
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or Aadhaar based E-Sign Verification
Other than Individuals and Proprietorship Firm
- Certificate of Incorporation / registration / establishment
- Copy of PAN card of the Organisation
- Copy of PAN card of Directors / Partners / Trustee
- Copy of Aadhaar Card of Directors / Partners / Trustee
- Cancelled Cheque bearing pre-printed name of the Organisation / Bank Certificate
- Address proof of the Entity (Partnership Deed/ Rental Agreement/ Sale or Lease Deed/ Electricity bill/ Post-paid Telephone Bill).
In case the address proof is not in the name of the applicant firm, a no-objection certificate (NOC) by the firm premises owner in favour of the firm along with the address proof may be submitted.
- Mobile number and Email id of directors.
- GSTN (optional)
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or Aadhaar based E-Sign Verification.
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