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Import Export Code (IEC) registration

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The need of Import Export Code

  • IEC is now same as your PAN (for Proprietorship) and Company's PAN for other companies.

Process Flow

Timeline 4-6 working days
  • Raise a request with us, discussion with Wazzeer team, share basic information
  • Review proposal and hire
  • Share details and documents
  • Filing of IEC application
  • Sharing of IEC
  • Approval from the department
  • Sharing of IEC certificate

Required Documents

  • PAN Card copy of the business entity
  • Company incorporation certificate (in case of Pvt Ltd/ OPC/ LLP)
  • Registration Certificate (in case of Registered Partnership Firm)
  • Partnership Deed (in case of Unregistered Partnership Firm)
  • PAN Copy of any one Directors/ Partners/ Proprietor
  • Photo of all the Directors/ Partners/ Proprietor
  • Proof of address for business premises (Rental agreement if rented, Property tax paid challan + NOC if owned by partner)
  • Electricity bill copy for the address of the business premises.
  • Cancelled check or Banker's Certificate (Format to be shared)

Key Deliverables

  • Soft copy of IEC certificate
  • Hard copy of IEC certificate

Why choose Wazzeer?

  • One platform for all your requirements

    Incorporation is just the first step. Wazzeer supports you throughout your journey as an entrepreneur. Log in to get things done efficiently. A dedicated Account Manager offers the required human touch and acts as an advisor to you.

  • Experienced professionals

    Our professionals have at least 5 years of experience and have incorporated thousands of companies among them. The rich experience ensures that the process is smooth and right in the first go.

  • Defined process

    Over the last few years, doing over 500 incorporations, we have defined every step of the process. A virtual process is in place enabling us to deliver hassle free experience for you.

  • Cost Effective

    You pay what you see in the proposal. No surprises or hidden charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Any entity or individual involved in international trade are required to get Import Export Code, except for the following categories of importers or exporters:
  • Importers covered by clause 3(1) [except sub-clauses(e) and (l)]
  • Exporters covered by clause 3(2) [except sub-clauses (i) and (k)] of Foreign Trade (Exemption from application of Rules in certain cases) Order, 1993.
  • Ministries/ Departments of Central or State Government.
  • Persons importing or exporting goods for personal use not connected with trade or manufacture or agriculture.
  • Persons importing / exporting goods from/ to Nepal, Myanmar through Indo-Myanmar border areas and China (through Gunji, Namgaya Shipkila and Nathula ports), provided CIF value of a single consignment does not exceed Indian Rs.25,000. In case of Nathula port, the applicable value ceiling will be Rs.100,000.
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No. IEC forms a primary document for recognition by Govt. of India as an Exporter/ Importer
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IEC enables the exporters to claim the applicable benefits from the Customs, DGFT and Export Promotion Council.
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Yes, PAN is mandatory. Self Certified Photocopy of PAN card has to be submitted along with the application.
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It is not mandatory to have a registered business entity to apply for IEC. An individual can apply for IEC as a proprietor
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NRI has to follow the normal application procedure. In addition permission from RBI/ FIPB is needed in some cases.
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Procedure would be the normal application, but in some cases RBI permission would be required. Required Documents - Board Resolution, Memorandum of Association, copy of Passport
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IEC is entity specific and is independent of units, offices, factories, divisions or products. One IEC is applicable to all such units the entity owns.
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IEC in itself does not require you to file any specific returns.
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Yes, you can surrender such Import Export Code number to the concerned authorities. The issuing authority shall cancel such IEC and transmit electronically to DGFT and customs authorities.
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IEC has a lifetime validity. It’s a one time process and there is no renewal involved.
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Yes, the modification can be done online as a separate process.
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