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 a 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.
This code has many names, like importer exported code, import-export code, import-export license, import-export number, IE code, IE license, etc. You can issue this code in either your name or under the company’s name. Once issued, it is valid for all its division/units/factories/branches.
Drafting Documents
Application Filing
Application Processing
Completion of registration
Taking your services or products to the international market will enlarge your businesses. IEC enables you to sell products outside India.
On the basis of IEC, companies or firms can benefits and subsidies their exports/ imports from DGFT, Customs, and export promotion council.
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.
IE Code does not require the filing of any return. Once, an IE Code is issued there are no further procedures required to maintain the validity of the 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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✔ Digital photograph (3*3)
✔ Copy of pan card of the proprietor
✔ Copy of passport/voter id/driving license/UID
✔ If the business is self-owned, then sale-deed
✔ If the business is rented, then the rental/lease agreement
Partnership Firm
✔ Digital photograph (3*3) of the managing partner signing the application
✔ Copy of partnership deed
✔ Copy of passport/voter id UID/driving license/PAN of the managing partner signing the application
✔ Sale-deed, in the case of self-owned business
✔ If the business is rented, then the rental/lease agreement
✔ Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A/ Cancelled cheque bearing the blueprinted name of the applicant entity and A/c no.
LLP
✔ Digital photograph (3*3) of the designated partner/director of the company signing the application
✔ Applicant’s copy of pan card
✔ Copy of passport/voter id UID/driving license/PAN of the managing partner/director signing the application
✔ Sale-deed, in the case of self-owned business
✔ If the business is rented, then the rental/lease agreement
✔ Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A/ Cancelled cheque bearing the blueprinted name of the applicant entity and A/c no.
Business growth
A business has an option for online international marketplaces like Amazon.com, Alibaba, etc.
IEC is mandatory to avail of growth opportunities via import/export.
Export subsidies
Indian government follows a policy of exporting the goods and not the taxes.
An exporter can get a refund of any taxes paid while exporting the goods.
Government even waives some import duties, if the importer promises to export the goods within a time frame.
Lifetime validity
As the name suggests, there is no need to renew this code again and again.
It will be valid till the entity for which it is issued exists. After the winding up of the company, this code expires.
No return filing
There is no compliance requirement for IEC
Including this, there is no need to file periodical returns.
It is just like a PAN card.
Online procedure
The whole procedure can be carried out online and there is no need to go anywhere physically.
There is no more inspector raj.
It is very cheap to register your code now @Rs.3,499 only from our website.
The Import Export Code (IEC) is a unique 10-digit code issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to businesses or individuals involved in importing or exporting goods and services from India.
Anyone engaged in the import or export of goods or services.
Importers and exporters are required to obtain an IEC to send or receive goods from other countries.
The application can be done online through the DGFT portal.
Submit necessary documents, including PAN card, bank details, and address proof.
PAN card of the applicant (individual, firm, or company).
Bank certificate or cancelled cheque from the bank.
Address proof of the business (Aadhaar, electricity bill, etc.).
Yes, if there is any change in the details (like the name of the business or bank details), you can modify your IEC through the DGFT portal.
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