REGISTRATION · IMPORT–EXPORT SETUP
IEC (Import Export Code) Registration
The Import Export Code is your business’s licence to trade across borders. No consignment clears customs — in or out — without it. We handle your IEC application end to end, so you’re ready to import or export in days.
- 3–7 days
- turnaround
- Lifetime
- validity
- DGFT
- issuing body
- ISSUED BY
- DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade)
- TIMELINE
- 3–7 working days
- VALIDITY
- Lifetime — annual update on portal
- APPLIES TO
- All importers & exporters
- GOVERNING LAW
- Foreign Trade (D&R) Act, 1992
Quick facts
01 · OVERVIEW
What an IEC is — and why you need one
An Import Export Code (IEC) is a 10-digit code issued by the DGFT that every business needs to import into or export out of India. It is linked to your PAN, issued once, and valid for the life of the business. Banks, customs and the DGFT portal all key off it — so it is the very first thing to put in place before you trade.
WHEN YOU NEED AN IEC
- Importing goods into India for the first time.
- Exporting goods or services abroad.
- Receiving or sending foreign currency for trade.
- Registering for RCMC, AD Code or incentives.
02 · OUR SERVICE
What’s included when we handle it
A done-for-you registration — we take it from your documents to an issued certificate.
- Eligibility & PAN check
- Document preparation
- DGFT portal filing
- Digital IEC certificate
- GST & PAN linkage
- Post-issue support & amendments
03 · CHECKLIST
Documents you’ll need
Have these ready and we can file fast. Missing something? We’ll tell you up front.
01PAN card
Of the business or proprietor.
02Identity proof
Aadhaar or passport of the signatory.
03Bank details
Cancelled cheque or bank certificate.
04Business proof
Incorporation, GST or partnership deed.
05Address proof
Utility bill or rent agreement.
06Photograph
Passport-size of the signatory.
04 · HOW IT WORKS
The process, step by step
No jargon, no chasing — here’s exactly how we take it from start to issued.
Share your documents
Send us your PAN, bank and business details.
We prepare & verify
We complete the form and check every entry.
File on the DGFT portal
We submit the application and fees for you.
IEC issued
Your 10-digit code and certificate are generated.
Linked & ready
We link it to your AD Code and GST so you can trade.
05 · KEEP GOING
Registrations that pair with this
Most businesses need a few of these together — we can set them up in one go.
06 · FAQ
IEC Registration — your questions
Straight answers on eligibility, timeline and what to expect.
Is IEC mandatory for all exporters and importers?
Yes — with narrow exceptions, no business can import or export in India without an IEC. It is the baseline requirement customs checks on every consignment.
How long does an IEC take?
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Does an IEC need to be renewed?
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Can I get an IEC as a sole proprietor?
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What can stop an IEC application?
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GET STARTED
Ready to get your IEC and start trading?
We’ll have your Import Export Code filed and issued in days — then link it to your AD Code and GST so you’re ready to ship.