Import-export code (IEC) is required by a person who wants to start an import-export business in india. IEC code is issued by the director general of foreign trade(DGFT). It's a 10 digit code with lifetime validity. Most importers merchant cant import any goods without the IEC code and exporter merchants cant avail the benefits from the DGFT department for the export scheme etc.

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Documents Required

1. Photograph of the Proprietor/Director / Partner
2. PAN Card of applicant
3. Copy of Certificate of Incorporation if the applicant is company
4. Copy of Cancelled Cheque of Current Account
5. Nature of Business - Traders / Manufacturer

Package Includes

1. Submission of application for IEC registration and getting IEC code.

Process Involved

1. Documents: Receipts of all the required documents
2. Application for IEC: Drafting and submission of IEC Code Registration form.
3. Payment: Payment of requisite fees on the govt portal
4. Certificate: Receipt of IEC Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions

Q-1: Can Export/Import be made without IEC?

Ans: No. IEC forms a primary document for recognition by Govt. of India as an Exporter/ Importer

Q-2: Is PAN Number/PAN card essential / What are the alternatives?

Ans: Yes, PAN is mandatory. Self Certified Photocopy of PAN card has to be submitted along with the application.

Q-3: Whether more than one IEC can be issued against one PAN?

Ans: Only one IEC would be issued against a single PAN number. Any proprietor can have only one IEC number and in case there are more than one IECs allotted to a proprietor, the same may be surrendered to the Regional Office for cancellation