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Who Needs an Import Export Code
IEC applies to a wide range of business structures involved in cross-border trade.
Proprietorship
Partnership Firm
LLP
Private / Public Co.
HUF
Trust / Society
Service providers generally don't need an IEC unless they wish to claim benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy.
Documents Needed for IEC Registration
PAN Card
PAN of the business entity or the individual applicant.
Identity Proof
Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport of the applicant.
Address Proof
Recent utility bill or bank statement showing the registered office address.
Passport-Size Photograph
A recent colour photograph of the proprietor, partners or directors.
Bank Account Details
Cancelled cheque or bank certificate for the business's current account.
Business Registration Proof
Incorporation certificate, partnership deed or other constitution document.
Why You Need an IEC
Access to International Markets
A mandatory business identity that lets you legally import or export goods and services.
Lifetime Validity
No renewal is needed — the code stays valid as long as it's confirmed annually between April and June.
No Return Filing Required
Unlike GST or tax registrations, IEC does not require periodic return filings to stay active.
Access to Export Incentive Schemes
IEC is a prerequisite for availing government export promotion and incentive schemes.
Simplifies Customs Clearance
A valid IEC is required for customs authorities to clear your import or export shipments.
Legitimate, Trackable Trade
Centralises monitoring of your trade transactions, reducing the risk of unauthorised trade.
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Pick the level of support that fits your business — pricing is shared with you directly, based on your specific requirement.
IEC Registration
Get your Import Export Code, start to finish.
- ANF-2A application filing with DGFT
- Document preparation & upload
- Application tracking & query resolution
- Email & chat support
IEC + Annual Confirmation
Registration plus your yearly compliance reminder.
- Everything in IEC Registration
- April–June annual update assistance
- Deactivation-risk reminders
- Priority support
Complete Trade Compliance
IEC plus ongoing support for your import-export business.
- Everything in IEC + Annual Confirmation
- IEC modification/update assistance
- GST & export documentation support
- Dedicated account support
* Excluding applicable government fees. Final pricing is shared during consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
IEC registration is governed by India's Foreign Trade Policy and issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).