What is an IEC Code?
An Import-Export Code commonly called the IEC Code is a 10-digit number that any individual or business owner needs to obtain in order to conduct any form of business outside India. It is issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) of the Government of India.
Who can apply for IEC Code?
Any person or company who wants to do business internationally can apply for IEC Code.
How long does it take to obtain the IEC Registration?
Once we receive your details and you and share all the required documents with us, we will try and process the entire registration process within 1 day. Thereafter, the DGFT takes 1 day to approve your Registration. In extremely rare instances it may take up to 5 days but in 99% of cases, it is approved in 1 day.
What are the necessary documents for Registering an IEC Code?
In order to register for an IEC Code, you need to provide us with the following documents:
- Two Colour Photographs of the Promoters/Owners/Partners/Directors of the Business.
- Soft copy of the PAN of each of the persons.
- Any Government Issued Identity Proof of each of the persons. Government issued identity proofs include only Voter ID Card or Driving License or Passport or Aadhaar Card**.
- Any address proof such as latest online Bank Statement or Front page of Passbook or Post- paid Bill of Mobile Phone or Rent Agreement with Landlord.
- Proof of Incorporation of Business such as the Certificate of Incorporation, Trade Licence etc.
- A copy of the latest Electricity or Gas Bill.
** Ensure that the name of the authorized person who is applying for the IEC on behalf of the Business has their Aadhaar number and phone number linked and the spelling of their name matches with all the documents. Otherwise you will have to separately obtain a Digital Signature from us at an additional cost.
What makes GO India Legal the suitable partner for IEC Code services?
- 50+ Expert advisors,
- 24x7 Online platform
- Quick response and promptness,
- Complete support till the Registration/Modification request is complete,
- Experience and expertise in the relevant field,
- Registered under government body,
- Pan-India service provider,
- Highly Economical/Easily affordable.
- You need to fill-in the form on our Website in order to raise your request.
- Your request is reviewed by our team of specialists.
- An IEC Expert will reach out to you to get further details for your Registration/Modification.
- Thereafter, you will need to share the required documents with the IEC Expert.
- The Expert will then proceed and go-ahead with your Registration/Modification request.
- Once the Registration/Modification request is completed, the IEC Expert will either himself pay the Government Fee and send you the confirmation along with your login details in case you have paid the Government Fee to us Or, the IEC Expert will send you your login details and guide you on how to pay the Government Fee after logging in to the IEC Portal.