IEC Code (Importer Exporter Code) Registration online

 

The IEC Code (Importer Exporter Code) is a mandatory 10-digit identification number for businesses in India that wish to engage in international trade (importing or exporting goods/services).

The registration process is entirely online and is handled by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

Here is a breakdown of the process and key requirements:

IEC Registration Process Visit the DGFT Website: Go to the official DGFT portal: https://dgft.gov.in/

  1. User Registration:
    • Click on Login > Register.
    • Register as an "Importer/Exporter" using your Permanent Account Number (PAN), mobile number, and email ID.
    • Verify the OTPs sent to your mobile and email.
    • Log in using the credentials received and change the temporary password.
  2. Apply for IEC:
    • Once logged in, go to your Dashboard Importer Exporter Code (IEC) > Apply for IEC.
    • Fill out the application form (ANF 2A), providing details about your entity, bank account, proprietor/director information, etc.
  3. Upload Documents: Upload the required documents (as listed below) in the prescribed format (usually PDF).
  4. Pay Application Fee: Pay the required government application fee (a nominal amount, typically ₹500, but check the latest fee on the portal). The payment is made through the online payment gateway.
  5. Sign and Submit: Sign the application using an Aadhaar-based OTP or a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
  6. Issuance: Upon successful verification and payment, the e-IEC certificate is usually generated and issued immediately or very quickly and sent to your registered email ID.

Key Requirements and Documents

Before starting the online application, ensure you have the following ready:

1. Mandatory Details/Requirements

  • Valid PAN Card (of the individual/business entity).
  • Valid Mobile Number and Email ID.
  • Valid Aadhaar Card (matching PAN details for proprietor/applicant).
  • Bank Account Details (a current account in the name of the IEC holder/firm).
  • Digital Photograph (3x3 cms) of the signatory applicant/proprietor/director.

2. Mandatory Documents (to be uploaded)

Document Category

Required Document

Notes

Identity & Business

PAN Card

Copy of the PAN card of the individual or the business entity.

Bank Account

Cancelled Cheque or Bank Certificate

Must bear the pre-printed name of the applicant entity and the bank account number.

Address Proof

Sale/Lease Deed, Rent Agreement, or Latest Utility Bill

For the business premises (electricity/telephone bill). If not in the firm's name, an NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the owner is needed.

Entity Specific

Certificate of Incorporation/Partnership Deed/Trust Deed

Required based on your business structure (Company, LLP, Partnership Firm, etc.).

 

Key Points to Remember

  • Validity: The IEC has lifetime validity and does not require annual renewal. However, the DGFT mandates all IEC holders to update/modify their IEC profile annually (even if there are no changes) to keep it active.
  • GST Registration: The IEC number issued is essentially the same as the applicant's PAN. If a business is registered under GST, the PAN is automatically treated as the IEC for customs purposes, but the separate application with DGFT is still required.
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