IEC - Import Export Code
Importer Exporter Code (IEC or IE Code) is a registration required for persons importing or exporting goods and services from India.
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OVERVIEW
What is Importer Exporter Code?
Considering the recent trends in the business sector, a gradual shift of businesses is observed from the local market to the international market. To spread reach and conquer the international market, the import and export activities are undertaken which further requires the Import Export Code.
Import Export Code is a 10 digit unique code allotted to the business entities that allow imports and exports. The code is allotted by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to the applicants.
Register for IEC code online comes with one-time registration and lifetime validity. The process for import export code registration has become simpler with online IEC application supported by a few documents.
BENEFITS Benefits of Importer Exporter Code
Global Markets at Fingertips
Simple Processing
The complete process of applying for importer exporter code is simple and hassle-free with the online Import-Export license application. It merely takes 3-4 working days for obtaining the importer exporter code. The applicant can immediately download the e-IEC through the link provided in the mail after uploading documents and payment of the fee
Compliance-free
Government benefits
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Documents required for online Import Export code registration
PAN Card
Address Proof
Cancelled Cheque
PAN card of Director or Partner
For a company/partnership, PAN card of the Director/Partner is a must
Certificate of Registration
When is IEC code required?
For Import and Export of Goods from India
For Import and Export of Services from India
To clear the shipment while making an Import or Export
Obtain IEC in 3 Simple Steps
1. Answer Quick Questions
- It takes less than 10 minutes to fill in our questionnaires
- Provide basic details & documents required for registration
- Make payment through our secured payment gateways
2. Experts are Here to Help
- Assigned Relationship Manager
- IEC application preparation and filing
- Allotment of IE Code
3. You get the IE Code
- All it takes is 3-4 working days*
*Subject to Government processing time
Process for IEC registration
Day 1
- Provide Required Documents
Day 2 – 3
- Drafting and preparation of Application
Day 4 onwards
- Filing of online IEC Code registration application with DGFT
- Government processing time
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Parameters | Importer Exporter Code | GST Registration | Professional Tax Registration | Shop & Establishments Registration | Proprietorship Firm |
Applicable To | All importers and exporters | Businesses exceeding prescribed threshold for turnover | Applicability defers based on State Act | Applicability defers based on State Act | All Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises |
Registration Criteria | Mandatory | Mandatory | Mandatory | Mandatory | Voluntary |
Regulatory body | Central Government | State and Central Government | State Government | Municipal Corporation | Municipal Corporation |
Return Filings | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |