Online Import Export Code (IEC) Registration

Importers Require IE Code

All Importers who import goods into India require an IE Code. The IE Code is required to clear the customs. Also, when the banks send money abroad, they need the IE Code.

Exporters Require IE Code

All Exporters who export goods or services from India require an IE Code. The IE Code must be quoted while sending shipments and banks require the exporter's IE Code while receiving money from abroad. It is the primary proof of the importers and exporters.

Valid For Lifetime

IE Code is issued for the lifetime of the entity. Once an entity has taken the number the code requires no renewal. Thus, presently if a company is not doing import or export then also can apply for it to use in future. It can be applied online and get it.

Easy Import and Export Procedure

All Exporters who export goods or services from India require an IE Code. The IE Code must be quoted while sending shipments. To clear the customs, make or receive payment from abroad the IE code is mandatory.

An Import Export Code is required for import of any type of goods by a business. However, the following category of persons are exempted from obtaining an IE Code:

• Importer and export by central Government or agencies or undertakings for defence purpose or other specified lists under Foreign Trade (exemption from the application of Rules in certain cases) Order, 1993.
• Import or Export of Goods for personal use.
• Through Indo-Myanmar border areas and China (via NamgayaShipkila, Gunji, and Nathula ports), the parties/individuals who import/export goods to/from Nepal and Myanmar with single consignment must not exceed the value of ₹25,000
• As listed in appendix - 3, schedule 2 of ITC, exemption from obtaining IEC shall not be applicable for export of materials, organisms, special chemicals, equipments& technologies (SCOMET)
• Ministries/departments of central and state governments.

The steps for the Import Export Code Registration processare given below:

Step 1: Prepare Application Form
First, you need to fill up an application form in the specified format – Aayaat Niryaat Form ANF-2A format and file it with the respective Regional office of DGFT.

Step 2: Documents Submission
Secondly, you need to submit the required documents with respect to your identity & legal entity and address proof with your bank details & the certificate in respect of ANF2A.

Step 3: Filing Application
Once your application is completed, you need to file the application with DGFT via DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) and pay the required fee for the IEC Registration.

Step 4: IEC Code
Finally, once your application and documents are verified and approved then you would receive the IEC Code in a soft copy from the authority.

For IEC Code Registration, the following documents are required:

• Individual’s or Firm’s or Company's copy of PAN Card.
• Individual's voter id or Aadhar card or passport copy.
• Individual's or company’s or firm's cancel cheque copies of current bank accounts.
• Copy of Rent Agreement or Electricity Bill Copy of the premise.
• A self-addressed envelope for delivery of IEC certificate by registered post.

IEC registration can be obtained within 5-7 working days after submission of all required documents and application form.

IEC Registration Fees

IEC registration fees range from about Rs. 1500 to Rs. 3500 excluding GST.

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