IEC Registration
Import Export Code registration to start your international trade business.
An Import Export Code (IEC) issued by the DGFT is mandatory for any business that wants to import or export goods and services from India. We handle the entire online application, linking it to your PAN and bank account for quick approval.
Why this matters for your business
- Legal authorisation to import or export
- Access to export incentive schemes and benefits
- No renewal required, only annual online confirmation
- Smoother customs clearance for shipments
What you'll need to share
- PAN card of the business/proprietor
- Business address proof
- Bank account details/cancelled cheque
- Digital signature or Aadhaar-based e-sign
- Photograph of the proprietor/authorised signatory
How It Works
A step-by-step guide to getting your Import Export Code, from the DGFT portal to your lifetime-valid certificate.
Pre-Registration Preparation
Ensure your business is registered (Company, LLP, Sole Proprietorship, etc.) and gather essential documents.
Access DGFT Portal
Visit the official Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) website and navigate to the IEC application section.
Fill Application Form (ANF 2A)
Provide detailed business information: PAN, address, bank details, and nature of concern.
Upload Documents
Scan and upload all required documents in the specified format and size.
Pay Registration Fee
Make the required online payment for the IEC application fee using available payment gateways.
Receive IEC Certificate
Upon successful verification, download your digital IEC certificate. It has lifetime validity.
IEC Registration questions, answered
IEC is required for most service exports as well, particularly where foreign exchange remittance benefits or incentive schemes are involved.
IEC does not expire, but every IEC holder must confirm the details online annually between April and June.
No, only one IEC is issued against a single PAN, covering all business locations of that entity.
Usually 1-2 working days once the application and documents are in order.
Ready to get started with IEC Registration?
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