Import Export Code (IEC)
The key registration to trade internationally.
Starting from₹1,999*
Timeline3–7 working days
Mode100% Online
* Professional fees. Government fees & taxes, if any, at actuals.
Overview
An Import Export Code (IEC) issued by the DGFT is mandatory for any business importing or exporting goods or services from India. It is a one-time registration valid for a lifetime.
Who it’s for: Importers, exporters and cross-border service providers.
What’s included
- IEC application on the DGFT portal
- Digital signature guidance
- IEC certificate
Documents required
- PAN of the business
- Aadhaar of proprietor / directors
- Bank account details / cancelled cheque
- Business address proof
How it works
- 1
Collect documents
We gather your KYC and bank details.
- 2
File with DGFT
The IEC application is submitted online.
- 3
Receive IEC
Your lifetime-valid IEC certificate is issued.
Frequently asked questions
IEC is valid for a lifetime, but it must be updated/confirmed on the DGFT portal every year to stay active.