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Import Export Code (IEC) Registration

Expanding your business globally starts with an IEC. Issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the Import Export Code is a mandatory 10-digit license for any business involved in cross-border trade. Whether you are shipping goods or providing services abroad, TaxImpulse simplifies the application process, ensuring your IEC is linked correctly with your PAN and bank account for seamless customs clearance.

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Our Solutions

  • New IEC Application (Individual/Company)
  • Modification/Update of Existing IEC
  • Mandatory Annual KYC Update (DGFT)
  • AD Code Registration with Customs
  • LUT Filing (For Export without Tax)
  • RCMC Registration (EPC Councils)
  • Icegate Registration Assistance
  • Merchandise Exports Scheme (RoDTEP)
  • Service Exports Scheme (SEIS)
  • Surrender of IEC

Why Apply for an IEC?

The IEC is a one-time registration that opens the door to the international market. Unlike other licenses, it has lifetime validity and requires no monthly return filings. It is essential for clearing shipments at customs, sending money abroad via banks, and claiming valuable export incentives and subsidies from the Indian government.

  • Lifetime Validity (No Renewal Fees).
  • Global Market Access.
  • No Monthly Return Filing Required.
  • Mandatory for Customs Clearance.
  • Legal for Goods & Service Exporters.
  • Access to Govt. Export Schemes.
  • Online & Paperless Process.
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How It Works

Simplified 4-Step Process for IEC Registration

Validation Check

We verify your PAN and Bank Account details. The IEC is PAN-based, so ensuring your details match exactly with the Income Tax database is the first critical step.

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Validation Check
DGFT Application

Our team drafts the application on the DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) portal, selecting the correct jurisdiction and business description.

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DGFT Application
DSC/Aadhaar Signing

The application must be digitally signed. We assist you in linking your Class 3 DSC or using Aadhaar OTP to authenticate and submit the form instantly.

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DSC/Aadhaar Signing
Issuance

Since the process is automated, the IEC Certificate is usually generated within 24 hours. We then guide you on AD Code registration with your bank.

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Issuance
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Frequently Asked Questions

About IEC Registration

  • Pan Card: Copy of PAN Card of the Individual/Firm/Company.
  • Address Proof: Voter ID/Aadhaar/Passport/Rent Agreement/Sale Deed/Electricity Bill of the premise.
  • Bank Proof: Cancelled Cheque or Bank Certificate showing the name of the applicant and A/c number.
  • Digital Signature: Class 3 DSC or Aadhaar linked mobile for OTP authentication.

Yes. If you are a freelancer or a company providing services (like software development, consultancy) to foreign clients and receiving money in foreign currency, you need an IEC to avail benefits under the Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS).

IEC has Lifetime Validity and does not expire. However, as per recent DGFT rules, every IEC holder must update their IEC details annually (between April and June) on the portal, even if there are no changes, to prevent it from being deactivated.

No. Unlike GST, there is no requirement to file monthly or quarterly returns for IEC. You only need to approach the DGFT if you want to modify details or claim export incentives.
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