IE Code Registration

IEC (Import Export Code) is required by anyone who is looking to kick-start
his/her import/export business in the country. It is issued by the DGFT (Director General of
Foreign Trade).

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    IE Code Registration

    IEC (Import Export Code) is required by anyone who is looking to kick-start
    his/her import/export business in the country. It is issued by the DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade). IEC is a 10-digit code which has lifetime validity. Predominantly importers merchant cannot import goods without the Import Export Code and similarly, the exporter merchant cannot avail benefits from DGFT for the export scheme, etc. without IEC.

    Steps to Apply Import Export Code

    STEP 01

    Complete Our IEC Form

    You are required to fill our simple online IEC code application form and email documents

    STEP 02

    IEC Application Creation

    We draft your application for IEC code and file it with the DGFT office on your behalf.

    STEP 03

    IEC fee payment

    We pay the IEC government free and followup with department for your license.

    STEP 04

    IEC License sent by email

    Once your IEC CODE registration is completed we will send IEC license to you by email.

    Documents Required For IE Code Registration

    • Copy of PAN Card
    • Passport Size of Photograph of the Applicant
    • Copy of Partnership Deed / Board Resolution as the case may be
    • Address proof of the Applicant (Aadhar catd or Voter ID card)
    • Canecelled cheque of the Business

    4 Steps For IE Code Registration

    In order to get code an application must be made in the Aayaat Niryaat Form 2A format to the DGFT in that region where the registered office of the company is established. Government has also arranged online filing facility for obtaining IEC CODE ONLINE.

    Details of the business and its proprietors, directors or partners, bank account details and a bank certificate are the basic requirements of ANF 2A. All the required documents for IEC need to be submitted with ANF 2A. Digital signature is required on the ANF2A form.

    Once the application if complete, it should be filed with DGFT and an application fee need to be paid to the government. IEC department may send back your application for correction / change. You need to reply back to the DGFT in 15 days.

    Once the application is completely verified by the department, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade will allot an IE Code for your business. This IE code comes in both soft copy and hard copy. You receive the softcopy via email and can start the import export transaction with this.

    What’s included in package?

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is IEC code registration?

    Import Export Code or IEC is a 10-digit code that a business or a person needs to import/export goods/services. This code is issued by DGFT (Director General of Foreign trade), Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Government of India. The validity of this code is for lifetime, that is, there is no need to renew it. This code is generated within 5-15 working days after the documents are submitted and all the corrections required are made

    How much does it cost to get IEC code registered?

    We at LegalRaasta cost our clients Rs.3,499 to get a new IEC code and Rs.2,000 to make some amendments in the IEC code.

    What is the process of getting IEC code registered?

    Step 1: Preparing application
    In order to get code an application must be made in the Aayaat Niryaat Form 2A format to the DGFT in that region where the registered office of the company is established. Government has also arranged online filing facility for obtaining IEC CODE ONLINE.

    Step 2: Processing of application
    Details of the business and its proprietors, directors or partners, bank account details and a bank certificate are the basic requirements of ANF 2A. All the required documents for IEC need to be submitted with ANF 2A. Digital signature is required on the ANF2A form.Step 3: Payment of fee
    Once the application if complete, it should be filed with DGFT and an application fee need to be paid to the government. IEC department may send back your application for correction / change. You need to reply back to the DGFT in 15 days.

    Step 4: IE code assurance
    Once the application is completely verified by the department, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade will allot an IE Code for your business. This IE code comes in both soft copy and hard copy. You receive the softcopy via email and can start the import export transaction with this.

    What are the documents required to get IEC code registered?

    A-the list below describes the total documents required to get IEC registration for an entity. For any other, the list is mentioned above.

    • Copy of PAN card firm/company
    • Copy of property papers (if owned property)
    • Copy of rent agreement (if rented property)
    • Landlord NOC (format will be provided by us)
    • Cancelled cheque of firm
    • Electricity/water bill (business place)
    • Telephone bill in the same name
    • Copy of tax returns (in case of proprietorship)
    • Certificate of incorporation (in case of company)
    • Bank statement of firm/Company
    • AOA and MOA (In case of company)
    • 1 letter head of company (in case of company)

    Can a person/entity have more than 1 IEC code?

    No. Only 1 IEC is issued to a person/entity. So if more than 1 IEC code is issued, then the same should be surrendered to the Regional Office for cancellation

    What happens if IEC number is lost or misplaced?

    Can I surrender my IEC number?

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