Import Export Code Registration

Benefits of IEC Registration

Company Growth

IEC may help you expand your company by introducing your services or products to a worldwide market.

Various Perks

The businesses might receive many incentives for their imports/exports from the DGFT, Export Promotion Council, Customs, and others.

No ITR Filing

The IEC doesn't need returns to be filed. There is no necessity to pursue any form of protocols to maintain its validity once it has been assigned.

Quick Registering

It's quite simple to get an IEC code from the DGFT between 10 to 15 days of filing an application.

No Obligation to Renew

The businesses might receive many incentives for their imports/exports from the DGFT, Export Promotion Council, Customs, and others.

Documents Required For IEC Registration

Promoters Photo

2 colour photos of the promoters, individuals, company, and director

PAN Card Copy

Each shareholder’s & director’s PAN card

For ID Proof

Voter ID / Driving License/ Passport for ID proof.

Address Proof

Bank Statement / Electricity, Mobile, Telephone Bill for address proof.

Registered Office

Any recent utility bills or any other relevant document.

Utility bills

Utility bills has to be recent for verification.

Eligibility For IEC Registration

Any form of firm, regardless of magnitude, could apply for an import-export code: sole proprietorships, partnerships, private limited companies, and charity organisations that engage with the import and export of commodities. An Import Export Code is not necessary for the import/export of commodities for personal use that are unrelated to trade, production, or agriculture. There is no obligation to start a business.

Features Of IEC Registration

Business Expansion

Introducing your services or products to a global market would help you expand your firm. IEC allows you to sell your goods outside of India.

Subsidies for Export

Introducing your services or products to a global market would help you expand your firm. IEC allows you to sell your goods outside of India.

Lifetime Validity

Once you’ve completed the IE Code Registration process, the IE Code is valid for the lifetime and does not need to be renewed.

No Return Filing

There is no requirement to file a return under the IE Code. There are no more steps necessary to preserve the validity of an IE Code once it has been given.

Anyone can get IE Code

Individuals that own a business can also get an IE Code on their name. It is not essential to form a legal corporation in order to receive an IE Code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Anybody wishing to begin an import and export firm in India must get an Import Export Code. This is a 10-digit code that is permanent for a lifetime and is provided by the DGFT.

Each year, from April to June, all IEC holders are lawfully obligated to update and confirm their IEC Information using an online service, particularly if no modifications have occurred; otherwise, their IEC would be inactive and no import or export activities would be permitted.

No, each person or an organisation would only be given one IEC. If more than one IEC code is granted, all of them must be returned to the Regional Office for termination.

There is no need to file tax return. However, based on the products, a customs charge might be imposed.

Anyone functioning as a sole proprietor of a company might register for an IE code.

Because trade is impossible without a legitimate IEC, the punishment imposed could be the payment of duty, based on the quantity of products.

No, if you don’t have a genuine IEC, you won’t be able to import lawfully. If explicitly excluded, no export or import should be performed by any individual without first acquiring an IEC, according to the latest DGFT notification.

Yes, the IEC number appears on all customs paperwork for exports and imports.