IEC CODE Registration

IEC Code Registration (Import Export Code)

An IEC (Import Export Code) is a 10-digit unique business identification number issued by the DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is mandatory for all businesses or individuals involved in importing or exporting goods and services from India — no business can legally import or export without an IEC.

Who Needs an IEC?

• Any person or company importing goods into India — regardless of the value.
• Any person or company exporting goods or services from India.
• E-commerce exporters selling products internationally through Amazon Global, eBay, etc.
• Service exporters — IT companies, consultants, freelancers receiving foreign remittances.
• Banks on behalf of importers and exporters for forex transactions.

Key Features of IEC

• Lifetime Validity — No renewal required. IEC remains valid for the lifetime of the business.
• No Annual Compliance — No annual return or compliance filing required for IEC.
• One IEC Per PAN — Only one IEC per PAN — valid for all branches and offices of the same business.
• Fully Online Process — Applied and issued entirely online through the DGFT portal.

Documents Required

• PAN Card of the individual, firm, or company.
• Aadhaar Card of the authorized signatory.
• Cancelled cheque / Bank Certificate confirming the current account details.
• Address proof of the business (utility bill or rent agreement).
• Digital photograph of the authorized signatory.
• Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed / Proprietorship proof.

Registration Process

1. Log in to the DGFT portal (dgft.gov.in) using the business's credentials.
2. Fill in the IEC application form with business and bank details.
3. Upload required documents — PAN, address proof, and bank details.
4. Pay the prescribed IEC application fee of ₹500 online.
5. DGFT auto-verifies details from PAN database and bank records.
6. IEC issued immediately or within 1–3 days upon successful verification.

Timeline

1–3 working days via the DGFT online portal.

Why Choose Tax Precision?

• Fastest IEC registration — same day in most cases with Tax precision's expertise.
• DGFT portal registration and profile setup assistance.
• IEC modification support for change in address, bank, or authorized signatory.
• AD Code registration (bank authorization at customs port) as a bundled service.
• APEDA, RCMC, and export compliance advisory post-IEC registration.