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Import Export Code (IEC) Registration Online

Get the 10-digit IEC from DGFT that every importer and exporter of goods needs.

  • Preparation and filing of the IEC application on the DGFT portal
  • Linking of PAN, bank account and business details
  • Aadhaar or DSC-based signing of the application
  • IEC certificate
1–3 working days Track every step online Secure document vault

About Import Export Code (IEC) Registration

The Importer-Exporter Code issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade is required to import or export goods from India and to claim most export benefits. It is linked to the business's PAN and is applied for online on the DGFT portal. Once issued, the IEC does not expire, but its details must be updated on the DGFT portal every year to keep it active.

What's included

  • Preparation and filing of the IEC application on the DGFT portal
  • Linking of PAN, bank account and business details
  • Aadhaar or DSC-based signing of the application
  • IEC certificate
  • Guidance on annual IEC update

Documents required

  • PAN of the business or individual
  • Aadhaar of the proprietor, partner or director
  • Cancelled cheque or bank certificate
  • Proof of business address
  • Certificate of incorporation or registration (for entities)
  • Mobile number and email for DGFT login
Full import export code (iec) registration document checklist
Transparent pricing

One fixed professional fee, inclusive of GST, agreed with you before any work starts — no hourly billing, no surprises, and nothing charged until you approve it. DGFT government fee of ₹500 extra.

How it works

1

Start it online

Order IEC registration and hand it to our team.

2

Upload documents in your dashboard

Upload PAN, address proof and bank details in your dashboard.

3

We file with DGFT

We set up the DGFT login, fill the application and complete signing with your OTP or DSC.

4

Track & download

Download the IEC certificate from your dashboard as soon as DGFT issues it.

Get Import Export Code (IEC) Registration done — fully online

Start online, no payment up front • Upload documents securely • Track status and download deliverables from your dashboard

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs an IEC?↓

Anyone importing or exporting goods from India for business purposes needs an IEC. Certain categories, such as government departments and some notified charitable organisations, are exempt.

Do exporters of services need an IEC?↓

An IEC is generally not mandatory for export of services, but it is needed to claim benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy for services exporters.

Is the IEC valid for life?↓

The IEC has no expiry date, but it must be updated on the DGFT portal annually between April and June, even if nothing has changed. If not updated, it may be deactivated.

Do I need GST registration to get an IEC?↓

GST registration is not a precondition for IEC, but exporters of goods usually need GST registration for customs and refund purposes.

Can an individual get an IEC?↓

Yes. An individual can obtain an IEC using their own PAN to import or export goods for business purposes.

One dashboard for all your compliance

Add your companies, LLPs and firms, keep documents in one vault, and never miss a due date.

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Import Export Code (IEC) Registration

1–3 working days