Importer Exporter Code

Importer Exporter Code

IMPORTER EXPORTER CODE is granted by Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to any bona fide person/ company for carrying out import/export. No person shall make any import or export except under an Importer-exporter Code Number granted by the Director General or the officer authorized by the Director General on his behalf, in accordance with the procedure specified. IEC forms the primary document for recognition by Government of India as an Exporter/Importer. On the basis of IEC, companies can obtain various benefits on their exports/imports from DGFT, Customs, Export Promotion Council etc.

Documents Required :

For Sole Proprietor :

  • Copy of PAN Card of the proprietor.
  • Copy of Aadhar Card of the proprietor.
  • 1 Passport size photo of the proprietor.
  • Copy of Rental Agreement of Business Premises.
  • Copy of latest electricity bill or Property Tax paid receipt of the premises.
  • Cancelled Cheque from Current Account on the name of company.

For Partnership Firm :

  • Copy of Partnership PAN Card.
  • Copy of Form – C Registration.
  • Copy of Partnership Deed.
  • Copy of Rental Agreement of Business premises.
  • Copy of latest electricity bill or Property Tax paid receipt of the premises.
  • Copy of PAN Card of all the Partners.
  • Copy of Aadhar Card of all the Partners.
  • Passport size photo of all Partners- 1 each.
  • Cancelled Cheque from Current Account on the name of company.

For Limited Liability Partnership :

  • Copy of LLP PAN Card.
  • Copy of Incorporation Certificate of LLP.
  • Copy of LLP Agreement.
  • Copy of Rental Agreement of Business Premises.
  • Copy of latest electricity bill or Property Tax paid receipt of the premises.
  • Copy of PAN Card of all the Partners.
  • Copy of Aadhar Card of all the Partners.
  • Passport size photo of all partners- 1 each.
  • Cancelled Cheque from Current Account on the name of company.
  • Digital Signature of any one Director.

For Company :

  • Copy of Company PAN Card.
  • Copy of Incorporation Certificate.
  • Copy of MOA and AOA.
  • Copy of Rental Agreement of Business Premises.
  • Copy of latest electricity bill or Property Tax paid receipt of the premises.
  • Copy of PAN Card of all the Directors.
  • Copy of Aadhar Card of all the Directors.
  • Passport size photo of all Directors- 1 each.
  • Cancelled Cheque from Current Account on the name of company.
  • Digital Signature of any one Director.

Procedures :

  • Collection of Documents
  • Preparation and submission of Application
  • Verification by concerned authority
  • Submission of further documents, if any required by the authority on verification. It must be noted that it is Client / Company's responsibility to provide the required or requested documents from the authorities.
  • Approval

Time :

  • IEC Registration – 10 to 15 Working Days.

Fees :

  • Sole Proprietorship – ₹6,000
  • Partnership – ₹6,000
  • Limited Liability Partnership– ₹6,000
  • Company – ₹6,000

Proceed