Import Export Code (IEC) Registration Online in India

Filing starts from 1900/- All Inclusive – Per Application

Start importing or exporting with an Import Export Code from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). Fill in the form below and we prepare your application, file it online and email you the IEC once it is issued, usually within a working day or two.

  • Online filing with DGFT, no office visit
  • All inclusive from ₹1,900, including the ₹500 government fee
  • Permanent code, linked to your PAN
  • Help with modifications and the annual IEC update
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Apply for Import Export Code [IEC] Registration

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Legal Disclaimer: By clicking the above Submit button, you give Consent to Law Certis Consulting to proceed with the filing of your Import Export Code Registration Application according to the details submitted by you in the above form. You also authorize Law Certis Consulting to contact you for obtaining any additional information required for processing the application.

How to Get Your IEC with Us: 5 Steps

  1. Fill the application form above with your business details.
  2. Make the payment of ₹1,900, which includes the government fee.
  3. Share the documents: our team contacts you for your PAN, address proof and bank details.
  4. We file your application online with DGFT and complete the e-sign with you.
  5. Receive your IEC by email once DGFT issues it, usually within a working day or two.

Documents Required for IEC Registration

DocumentDetails
PANOf the business, or of the individual for a proprietorship
Address proofOf the business premises: electricity bill, rent agreement, property tax receipt or similar
Bank proofCancelled cheque or bank certificate, in the name of the applicant
E-signAadhaar-based e-sign (OTP) or a digital signature of the proprietor, partner or director
GSTINOptional; added if available
Incorporation detailsFor companies, LLPs and firms: certificate of incorporation or partnership deed

IEC Registration Fees

The DGFT government fee for an Import Export Code is ₹500. Our all-inclusive package starts from ₹1,900 per application and covers the government fee, preparation of the application, online filing and follow-up until the IEC is issued.

Annual IEC Update: Don't Let Your IEC Get Deactivated

An IEC never needs renewal, but DGFT requires every IEC holder to update or confirm their IEC details online every year between April and June, even if nothing has changed. An IEC that is not updated is deactivated, and shipments and bank remittances can be held up until it is updated.

We can complete the annual update, or change your address, bank account, branches or partners, for you. Just get in touch or call +91 80870 23377.

Who Needs an Import Export Code?

Needs an IEC

  • Businesses importing goods for sale or for use in manufacturing
  • Businesses exporting goods, including through e-commerce
  • Service and technology exporters claiming Foreign Trade Policy benefits
  • Any business whose bank asks for an IEC for foreign trade payments

Exempt from IEC

  • Individuals importing or exporting for personal use, not for trade
  • Government ministries and departments
  • Notified charitable organisations
  • Other categories notified by DGFT

Why You Need an IEC

  • Customs clearance: customs will not clear commercial imports or exports without a valid IEC.
  • Foreign trade payments: banks need your IEC to process payments for imports and exports.
  • Export benefits: schemes under the Foreign Trade Policy, such as RoDTEP and duty drawback, require an IEC.
  • Growth: sell on international marketplaces and work with overseas buyers and suppliers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The IEC is a 10-character code issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the same as the PAN of the business. It is required to import or export goods from India, for customs clearance and for banks to process foreign trade payments.

Any business or individual importing or exporting goods for commercial purposes needs an IEC. For services and technology, an IEC is needed when you claim benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy; many banks also ask for it when receiving export payments, so service exporters often get one.

Individuals importing or exporting for personal use not connected with trade or business, government ministries and departments, and notified charitable organisations are exempt, along with some other categories notified by DGFT.

The DGFT fee for an IEC is ₹500. Our all-inclusive package starts from ₹1,900 per application, covering the government fee, preparation and online filing.

Once the application is filed with correct details, the IEC is usually issued online within a working day or two. Delays happen when the PAN, bank or address details do not match.

There is no renewal, but every IEC holder must update or confirm their IEC details online every year between April and June, even if nothing has changed. If it is not done, the IEC is deactivated until it is updated.

The PAN of the business or individual, proof of the business address (such as an electricity bill, rent agreement or property tax receipt), and a cancelled cheque or bank certificate. The application is signed with an Aadhaar-based e-sign or a digital signature. GSTIN is optional.

No. An IEC is linked to a PAN, so each legal entity needs its own. Branches of the same entity are added to its IEC instead.

Yes. A proprietorship gets an IEC in the proprietor's PAN.

IEC is issued by DGFT for import and export. GST registration is for indirect tax on supplies in India. Many exporters need both, but one does not replace the other.

Log in to the DGFT portal and use the IEC modification option to change details such as the address, bank account, branches or partners, and to complete the annual update. We can do this for you.

Yes. If you stop importing and exporting, you can surrender the IEC on the DGFT portal. A deactivated IEC, for example one that missed the annual update, can be reactivated by completing the update.

Customs will not clear commercial shipments without an IEC, so goods can be held at the port, and banks may not process the related foreign exchange. You also cannot claim export benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy.

Log in to the DGFT portal and open your application using its reference number. If we filed it, we track it and email you the IEC once it is issued.

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