- The Importer -Exporter Code (IEC) is a key business identification number which is mandatory for Exports or Imports. No person shall make any import or export except under an IEC Number granted by the DGFT. In case of import or export of services or technology, the IEC shall be required only when the service or technology provider is taking benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy or is dealing with specified services or technologies.
- The nature of the firm obtaining an IEC may be any of the follows- "Proprietorship, Partnership, LLP, Limited Company, Trust, HUF and Society." Consequent upon introduction of GST, IEC number is the same as the PAN of the firm. The IEC would be separately issued by DGFT.
IE Code Registration
Documents Required for Import and Export Code Registration
- 1. PAN card
- 2. Address proof
- 3. Bank certificate or canceled cheque
- 4. Copy of Aadhar card or other identity proof
- 5. Registration Certificate of the Society / Copy of the Trust Deed (in case of a trust)
- 6. Certificate of incorporation (in case of a private limited company, LLP)
- 7. Copy of partnership deed (in case of a partnership)
- 8. Rental/Lease Agreement, in case of office is rented/ leased; or latest electricity /telephone bill
- 1. IE-Code (PAN of an individual/ business)
- 2. Registered eMail ID & Mobile Number
- 1. IEC modification online once a year as per the import-export laws
- 2. Change in Business Address
- 3. Change in the Company Name
- 4. Addition/Deletion of a Partner/Director