Import Export Code

IEC Code Registration for
Import Export Business

Get your Import Export Code (IEC) from DGFT online. Mandatory for all businesses importing or exporting goods and services from India.

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3–5Working Days

₹1,999All-Inclusive

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Why IEC?

Who Needs an IEC Code?

IEC is mandatory before you can start importing or exporting from India.

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Importers

Any business importing goods into India must have a valid IEC code — Customs will not clear shipments without it.

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Exporters

Businesses exporting goods or services need IEC to ship goods, receive foreign remittances, and claim export incentives.

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Service Exporters

IT companies, consultants, and freelancers receiving foreign payments for services also benefit from IEC for LUT filing under GST.

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Manufacturers

Manufacturers exporting directly or through merchant exporters need IEC to avail duty drawback and MEIS/RoSCTL incentives.

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E-commerce Exporters

Selling on Amazon Global, eBay, Etsy, or other international marketplaces? IEC is required to ship internationally.

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Lifetime Validity

IEC has no expiry date and requires no renewal. Once issued, it is valid for the lifetime of your business entity.

Documents Required

Documents Checklist

Simple — mostly documents you already have.

🪪PAN Card of business / proprietor

📄Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID

🏠Address proof of business premises

🏦Cancelled cheque / Bank certificate

📸Passport-size photograph

📋GST certificate (if registered)

Pricing

IEC Registration Fee

IEC Code Package

₹1,999 all-inclusive

DGFT portal registration
IEC application filing
Document preparation & review
Govt fee (₹500) included
IEC certificate delivery
Post-registration guidance
3–5 working day turnaround

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, IEC is mandatory for all businesses exporting or importing goods. For services, IEC is required to receive foreign exchange through banking channels and to file LUT under GST for zero-rated exports.

With all documents in order, IEC is typically issued within 3–5 working days from the date of application on the DGFT portal.

No. IEC has lifetime validity. However, IEC holders must update their details on the DGFT portal annually (April–June) to keep the IEC active — this update is free.

Yes. Any business entity — sole proprietor, partnership, LLP, private limited company — can apply for IEC. The application is in the name of the business, not the individual.

Yes. IEC can be modified online via the DGFT portal. Changes to address, bank account, branches, or directors can be updated anytime for free.

IEC Code Registration forImport Export Business