Documents Required for Import Export Code (IEC) Registration
Import Export Code (IEC) Registration is granted on the strength of the papers you file with it, so a complete set at the start is the difference between 1–3 working days and a query that sends the application back. Below is every document our team needs from you, what each one is for, and how to get it to us. You upload all of it in your Fastlegal dashboard — nothing is couriered, and nothing is payable while you gather it.
Checklist: 6 documents for import export code (iec) registration
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PAN of the business or individual
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Aadhaar of the proprietor, partner or director
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Cancelled cheque or bank certificate
- 4
Proof of business address
- 5
Certificate of incorporation or registration (for entities)
- 6
Mobile number and email for DGFT login
Government fees payable alongside
DGFT government fee of ₹500 extra. These go to the department at actuals and are shown to you before they are paid; our professional fee is quoted separately once we have seen your case.
What we file with them
- 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
How to submit your documents
- 1
Start it online: Order IEC registration and hand it to our team.
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Upload documents in your dashboard: Upload PAN, address proof and bank details in your dashboard.
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We file with DGFT: We set up the DGFT login, fill the application and complete signing with your OTP or DSC.
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Track & download: Download the IEC certificate from your dashboard as soon as DGFT issues it.
Scans or clear phone photographs are fine for every item above. Documents live in your private vault, are served only to your signed-in account and the team working on your file, and you can delete anything you uploaded.
Document questions for import export code (iec) registration
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.
Got your documents together?
Hand import export code (iec) registration to our team and upload them straight away. We confirm a fixed fee once we have seen what is involved — nothing is charged until you approve it.
Not sure which documents apply to you?