IEC Registration
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Import Export Code Registration
Import Export Code
Import Export Code or IEC is a 10-digit code that a business or a person needs to import/export goods/services. This code is issued by DGFT (Director General of Foreign trade), Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Government of India. The validity of this code is for lifetime, that is, there is no need to renew it. This code is generated within 5-15 working days after the documents are submitted and all the corrections required are made.
This code has many names, like importer exported code, import export code, import export license, import export number, IE code, IE license etc. You can issue this code in either your name or under company’s name. Once issued, it is valid for all its division/units/factories/branches.
What Is Included In Our Package?
Drafting Documents
Application Filing
Application Processing
Completion of registration
Documents required for IEC Code
Different documents are required by different entities to get IEC code and these are given below.
| Sole Proprietorship | Partnership Firm | LLP | Trust | HUF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital photograph (3*3) | Digital photograph (3*3) of the managing partner | Digital photograph (3*3) of the designated partner/director of the company signing the application | Digital photograph (3*3) of the secretary/chief executive/signatory applicant | Digital photograph (3*3) of the Karta |
| Copy of pan card of the proprietor | Copy of partnership deed | Applicant’s copy of pan card | Registration certificate of society/copy of the trust deed | Copy of pan of Karta |
| Copy of passport/voter id/driving license/UID | Copy of passport/voter id UID/driving license/PAN of the managing partner signing the application | Copy of passport/voter id UID/driving license/PAN of the managing partner/director signing the application | Copy of passport/voter id UID/driving license/PAN of the managing trustee/chief executive signing the application | Copy of passport/voter id UID/driving license/PAN of Karta |
| If the business is self-owned, then sale-deed | Sale-deed, in the case of self-owned business | Sale-deed, in the case of self-owned business | Sale-deed, in the case of self-owned business | Sale-deed, in the case of self-owned business |
| If the business is rented, then rental/lease agreement | If the business is rented, then rental/lease agreement | If the business is rented, then rental/lease agreement | If the business is rented, then rental/lease agreement | If the business is rented, then rental/lease agreement |
| Bank certificate as per ANF 2A/ Cancelled cheque bearing blueprinted name of the applicant entity and A/c no. | Bank certificate as per ANF 2A/ Cancelled cheque bearing blueprinted name of the applicant entity and A/c no. | Bank certificate as per ANF 2A/ Cancelled cheque bearing blueprinted name of the applicant entity and A/c no. | Bank certificate as per ANF 2A/ Cancelled cheque bearing blueprinted name of the applicant entity and A/c no. |
When is IEC code required?
Steps to Apply Import Export Code
You are required to fill our simple online IEC code application form and email documents.
We draft your application for IEC code and file it with the DGFT office on your behalf.
We pay the IEC government free and followup with the department for your license.
Once your IEC CODE registration is completed we will send the IEC license to you by email.
One can file the FSSAI application directly with the government. The process is long and requires 60 days to get completed :
Step 1 : Application Preparation
In order to get code an application must be made in the Aayaat Niryaat Form 2A format to the DGFT in that region where the registered office of the company is established. Government has also arranged online filing facility for obtaining IEC CODE ONLINE.
Step 2: Application Processing
Details of the business and its proprietors, directors or partners, bank account details and a bank certificate are the basic requirements of ANF 2A. All the required documents for IEC need to be submitted with ANF 2A. Digital signature is required on the ANF2A form.
Step 3 : IEC fee payment
Once the application if complete, it should be filed with DGFT and an application fee need to be paid to the government. IEC department may send back your application for correction / change. You need to reply back to the DGFT in 15 days.
Step 4 : IE Code Issuance
Once the application is completely verified by the department, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade will allot an IE Code for your business. This IE code comes in both soft copy and hard copy. You receive the softcopy via email and can start the import export transaction with this.
Features of Import Export Code
Business growth
Taking your services or products to the international market will enlarge your businesses. IEC enable you to sell products outside India.
Export Subsidies
On the basis of IEC, companies or firms can benefits and subsidies their exports/ imports from DGFT, Customs and export promotion council.
Lifetime
validity
Once you are done with IE Code Registration and submit all the required documents, IE Code is issued for the lifetime of the entity and requires no renewal.
No Return Filing
IE Code does not require filing of any return. Once, an IE Code is issued there are no further procedures required to maintain validity of the IE Code.
Individuals can have IE Code
Even individuals who are proprietors of a business can obtain IE Code in their name. It is not necessary to incorporate a business entity for obtaining IE Code.
Benefits of IEC Code
Business growth
• A business have an option for online international marketplaces like Amazon.com, Alibaba etc.
• IEC is mandatory to avail of growth opportunities via import/export.
Export subsidies
• Indian government follows a policy of exporting the goods and not the taxes.
• An exporter can get a refund of any taxes paid while exporting the goods.
• Government even waives some import duties, if the importer promises to export the goods within a time frame.
Lifetime validity
• As the name suggests, there is no need to renew this code again and again.
• It will be valid till the entity for which it is issued exists. After the winding up of the company, this code expires.
No return filing
• There is no compliance requirement for IEC
• Including this, there is no need to file periodical returns.
• It is just like a PAN card.
Online procedure
• The whole procedure can be carried out online and there is no need to go anywhere physically.
• There is no more inspector raj.
• It is very cheap to register your code now @Rs.3,499 only from our website.
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Updates as on September 01, 2020
- September 01, 2020, As per the Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS) export benefits generated between September 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020, have been limited to Rs 2 crores per exporter.Hence, any new Import Export Code (IEC) generated after September 1 will not be able to submit any claim under MEIS. As for claims made during this period, they will be marked for a downward revision, to ensure that they do not cross the limit of the total allocated Rs 5,000 crores for claims.
- April 21, 2020, Owing to lockdown, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has permitted businesses to import and export goods without showing bonds to the customs people till 15th May.
- April 09, 2020, Now, Paracetamol and Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), has been placed in the licensed category and these will be exported. There was pressure from the US government to relax the ban. These drugs help in batting the COVID-19 infection.