Overview

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 a 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.

When do I need the registration?

1. When an importer has to clear his shipments from the customs then it’s needed by the customs authorities.

2. When an importer sends money abroad through banks then it’s needed by the bank.

3. When an exporter has to send his shipments then its needed by the customs port.

4. When an exporter receives money in foreign currency directly into his bank account then its required by the bank.

Required Documents

• Individual’s or Firm’s or Company’s copy of PAN Card.
• Individual’s voter id or Aadhar card or passport copy.
• Individual’s or company’s or firm’s cancel cheque copy of current bank account.
• Copy of Rent Agreement or Electricity Bill Copy of the premise.

Process

How Vakil Salah help you to get IEC registration?

Document Collection

We will collect the details & document required for IEC registration from you.

Application preparation

After collecting details, we will prepare your application based on the information provided & submit the – Aayaat Niryaat Form no. 2A along with the required documents on your behalf.

IEC Allotment

Once the application and the attached supporting documents are verified, ,the government department will issue a unique IEC number.