Full From of IEC Code is : “Importer Exporter Code ”.

IEC Code is unique 10 digit code issued by DGFT – Director General of Foreign Trade , Ministry of Commerce, Government of India to Indian Companies. To import or export in India, IEC Code is mandatory. No person or entity shall make any Import or Export without IEC Code Number. In this age of cut-throat competition, everyone wants to grow their business beyond the limits of the domestic market. However, doing business globally isn’t just a cup of tea for everyone. Before going global, you need to follow several procedures and laws in place and get different registration and license.


IEC (Import Export Code) license is one of such prerequisite when you’re thinking of importing or exporting from India.IEC (Import Export Code) is required by anyone who is looking to kick-start his/her import/export business in the country. It is issued by the DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade). IEC is a 10-digit code which has a lifetime validity. Predominantly importers merchant cannot import goods without the Import Export Code and similarly, the exporter merchant cannot avail benefits from DGFT for the export scheme, etc. without IEC.

IEC is required in the following situations

When an importer has to clear his shipments from the customs then it’s needed by the customs authorities. When an importer sends money abroad through banks then it’s needed by the bank. When an exporter has to send his shipments then its needed by the customs port.When an exporter receives money in foreign currsency directly into his bank account then its required by the bank.

Benefits of IEC Registration
IEC assists you in taking your services or product to the global market and grow your businesses.Availing Several BenefitsThe Companies could avail several benefits of their imports/ exports from the DGFT, Export Promotion Council, Customs, etc., on the basis of their IEC registration.
IEC does not require the filing of any returns. Once allotted, there isn’t any requirement to follow any sort of processes for sustaining its validity. Even for export transactions, there isn’t any requirement for filing any returns with DGFT. Easy Processing It is fairly easy to obtain IEC code from the DGFT within a period of 1 to 2 days after submitting the application. There isn’t any need to provide proof of any export or import for getting IEC code.
IEC code is effective for the lifetime of an entity and requires no renewal. After it is obtained, it could be used by an entity against all export and import transactions.
☞ PAN CARD
☞ ADHAAR CARD
☞ CANCEL CHEQUE ( NAME OF PARTY ON CHEQUE)
☞ OWNERSHIP PROOF
☞ ELECTRICITY BILL
☞ RENT DEED

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