IEC Registration
Done-for-you by Company Mitra's qualified experts — 100% online, transparent pricing, no running around.
- 1–3 working days
- 100% Online
- Qualified Experts
- Secure Payment
What you get
- Import Export Code (10-digit, PAN based)
- e-IEC certificate from DGFT
- DGFT portal login
- Annual update reminder guidance
Documents required
Keep these ready — scanned copies or clear phone photos are fine.
- PAN card (Company) – Mandatory
- Aadhaar card of applicant (Proprietor) – Mandatory
- Address proof of business premises (Company) – Mandatory
- Cancelled cheque or bank certificate (Company) – Mandatory
- Certificate of incorporation or partnership deed (Company) – Optional
- GST registration certificate (Company) – Optional
- Mobile number and email linked to Aadhaar (Authorised signatory) – Mandatory
How it works
1–3 working days after documents
- 1Share documents
- 2Upload PAN, address proof and bank details.
- 3Portal login
- 4We create your DGFT login.
- 5Application filing
- 6We file the IEC application and pay the fee.
- 7Verify
- 8Approve the application with Aadhaar OTP or DSC.
- 9Get IEC
- 10Receive your e-IEC certificate.
About IEC Registration
Overview
The Import Export Code (IEC) is a 10-digit code issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and is required for importing or exporting goods from India. Banks also ask for IEC for foreign remittances relating to trade, and service exporters need it to claim export benefits.
IEC is linked to the PAN of the business, so one PAN can hold only one IEC. It is issued online on the DGFT portal against a government fee of ₹500 and has lifetime validity, subject to a mandatory annual update between April and June.
Company Mitra provides:
- DGFT login creation and application filing
- Fee payment and Aadhaar or DSC verification support
- Delivery of the e-IEC certificate
- Guidance on annual update and next steps such as AD code and RCMC
Most IEC applications are approved within one to three working days once documents are in order. Proprietors, firms, LLPs, companies, trusts and individuals can all apply.
Who needs it
- Businesses importing goods or services into India
- Exporters of goods and services
- E-commerce sellers shipping abroad
- Freelancers and service exporters wanting export benefits
- Traders needing IEC for customs clearance
What's included
Included:
- Eligibility and document review
- Creation of DGFT portal login
- IEC application filing with ₹500 fee payment support
- Aadhaar OTP or DSC verification support
- Download of e-IEC certificate
- Guidance on annual IEC update
Not included:
- DGFT fee of ₹5
- DSC purchase
- RCMC, AD code or customs registration
- GST registration
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Frequently asked questions
Is IEC mandatory for import and export?
Yes, IEC is required for most import and export of goods, and for availing benefits on service exports.
What is the validity of IEC?
IEC has lifetime validity but must be updated online every year between April and June.
Can an individual get IEC?
Yes. Individuals, proprietors, firms, LLPs and companies can apply using their PAN.
Is GST registration required for IEC?
GST is not mandatory for IEC, but most exporters register for GST to claim refunds.
Compliances after this
- Update IEC every year between April and June
- Register AD code with customs at the port of export
- Take RCMC from export promotion council if required
Penalty for delay / non-compliance
Import or export without a valid IEC is not permitted under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, and goods may be held at customs. An IEC not updated annually is deactivated.
