Import Export Code or IEC is a 10-digit code that a business or a person needs to import/export goods/services. This code is issued by DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade), Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Government of India. The validity of this code is for a lifetime (every year Renewal only). This code is generated within 1-3 working days after the documents are submitted and all the corrections required are made.
This code has many names, like importer exporter code, import-export code, import-export license, import-export number, IE code, IE license, etc. You can issue this code in either your name or under the company’s name. Once issued, it is valid for all its division/units/factories/branches.
DGFT mandates the following to obtain IEC Registration in INDIA :
- Exporter
- Importer
- Manufacturer cum exporter
List of Documents required for IEC :
| Proprietorship | Partnership/ LLP | Company |
| Pan Card, Aadhar Card | Entity pan card and Deed | Entity pan card, COI, MOA and AOA |
| Mobile No. and Email ID | KYC documents of all partners | KYC documents of all directors |
| Cancelled Cheque | Mobile No. and Email ID | Mobile No. and Email ID |
| Registered Office Proof | Cancelled Cheque | Cancelled Cheque |
| Registered Office Proof | Registered Office Proof |