Import/Export Code

WHAT IS IMPORT EXPORT CODE?

IEC registration is required by a person for exporting or importing goods. It is a 10 digit code which is issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). All businesses which are engaged in Import and Export of goods require registering Import Export Code. IE code has lifetime validity. Importers are not allowed to proceed without this code and exporters can’t take benefit of exports from DGFT, customs, Export Promotion Council, if they don’t have this code.

The IE Code must be quoted by importers while clearing customs. Also, banks require the importers IE Code while sending money abroad. For exporters, IE Code must be quoted while sending shipments. And banks require the exporters IE Code while receiving money from abroad. IEC Registration can be done through CAJodhpur in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai & all other Indian cities.

PROCEDURE FOR IMPORT EXPORT CODE

STEP 1- Complete Our IEC Form

You are required to fill our simple online IEC application form and email documents.

STEP 2- IEC Application Creation

We draft your IEC application and file it with the DGFT office on your behalf.

STEP 3- IEC fee payment

We pay the IEC government free and followup with department for your license

STEP 4- IEC License sent by courier

Once your IEC registration is completed we will send IEC license to you by courier.

IEC DOCUMENTS IN RESPECT OF INDIVIDUAL/ PROPRIETOR/ PARTNER/ DIRECTOR

1. Copy of PAN Card
2. Passport size photograph
3. Copy of Aadhaar Card/ Voter identity card
4. Authorization letter (In case of Partnership)
5. Authority from other Directors on letter head (In case of company)
6. Copy of Partnership deed (In case of Partnership)
7. Board Resolution/self-declaration (In case of Company)
8. Telephone Bill in the name of the Individual (In case of individual)
9. Canceled cheque of individual

IEC DOCUMENTS IN RESPECT OF ENTITY

1. Copy of PAN Card firm/company
2. Copy of Property papers (If owned property)
3. Copy of Rent agreement (If rented property)
4. Landlord NOC (Format will be provided by us)
5. Canceled cheque of firm
6. Electricity/ water bill (Business Place)
7. Telephone Bill in the name of the business
8. Copy of Service Tax returns (In case of Proprietorship)
9. Certificate of incorporation (In case of company)
10. Bank statement of firm/company
11. AOA and MOA (In case of company)
12. 1 letter head of company (In case of company)

FEATURES OF IMPORT EXPORT CODE

• All importers who import goods are required to register Import export code and all exporters need this code to obtain the benefits of exports.
• IEC code holder does not require the filing of any returns.
• IEC Code is issued for lifetime and requires no renewal
• Even individuals who are proprietors can obtain the code in their name.It is not necessary to setup a business for the same.