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Overview

The Importer -Exporter Code (IEC) is a key business identification number which is mandatory for Exports or Imports. No person shall make any import or export except under an IEC Number granted by the DGFT. In case of import or export of services or technology, the IEC shall be required only when the service or technology provider is taking benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy or is dealing with specified services or technologies

The nature of the firm obtaining an IEC may be any of the follows- “Proprietorship, Partnership, LLP, Limited Company, Trust, HUF and Society.” Consequent upon introduction of GST, IEC number is the same as the PAN of the firm. The IEC would be separately issued by DGFT

Benefits of IEC Registration

  1. It helps in the expansion of your business to a global level.
  2. Fulfills the legal obligation of Import-Export Business.
  3. Import-Export Code Registration is available online.
  4. Any business entity can use Import- Export Code Registration for a lifetime.
  5. No renewal procedure.
  6. Document Requirement to get IEC Registration is minimal.
  7. You don’t need to file any returns after getting IEC Code.
  8. Every year you can update IEC Code online easily.

Frequently Asked Question

The full form of IEC is Importer- Exporter Code. IEC is regarded as a key business identification number that is compulsory for the purpose of export from India as well for the purpose of import to India. Without having an IEC no export as well as import must be made by any person.

IEC is regarded as a key business identification number that is compulsory for the purpose of export from India as well for the purpose of import to India. Without having an IEC no export as well as import must be made by any person. It is not a hard process but an easy process to obtain IEC Code from the DGFT within a time span of 10-15 days after the submission of the application. After the IEC Code is obtained, the code is used for the purpose of import as well as export. The validity of IEC Code remains for its lifetime unless and until one’s cancelled it.

An Importer Exporter Code is mandatory for the export as well as import of goods. IEC Code is necessary for those who wants to start their import/export business. The IEC Code is issued by the DGFT and it is a 10-digit code that has validity for lifetime. The IEC Code is compulsory only for the purpose of commercial and business.

Yes, IEC is PAN based and can be allotted to any individual.