Overview
Importer Exporter Code (IEC) is a mandatory identification number issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce, enabling businesses in India to engage in international trade. Whether you’re importing goods, exporting products, or exploring global markets, IEC serves as a gateway for seamless international transactions.
Key points
- Simplified Online Process: The IEC registration process is fully online with minimal documentation.
- Minimal Documentation: Only a few documents are required for IEC registration.
- Lifetime Validity: IEC is valid for the lifetime of the business, eliminating the need for renewals.
- Prevents Illegal Activities: Authentic information is mandatory for obtaining IEC, discouraging illegal goods transportation.
- Government Benefits: Registered entities can access subsidies, tax refunds, and other export incentives from customs and export councils.
- No Ongoing Compliance: IEC does not require annual filings or other regular compliance submissions.
- Partnership: Partnership deed
- Registered Society: Registration certificate
Advantages of IEC Registration
- Access to International Markets: IEC unlocks global opportunities, enabling businesses to import and export products and services seamlessly.
- Simplified Online Process: The IEC registration process is fully online with minimal documentation.
- Minimal Documentation: Only a few documents are required for IEC registration.
- Lifetime Validity: IEC is valid for the lifetime of the business, eliminating the need for renewals.
- Prevents Illegal Activities: Authentic information is mandatory for obtaining IEC, discouraging illegal goods transportation.
- Government Benefits: Registered entities can access subsidies, tax refunds, and other export incentives from customs and export councils.
- No Ongoing Compliance: IEC does not require annual filings or other regular compliance submissions.
Documents Required for IEC Registration
- Proof of Establishment/ Incorporation/ Registration Partnership: Partnership deed Registered Society: Registration certificate Trust: Trust deed HUF: HUF registration certificate Others: Relevant establishment or incorporation documents
- Partnership: Partnership deed
- Registered Society: Registration certificate
- Trust: Trust deed
- HUF: HUF registration certificate
- Others: Relevant establishment or incorporation documents
- Proof of Address (any one of the following): Sale deed Rent agreement Lease deed Electricity bill Telephone landline bill Post paid mobile bill Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Partnership deed
- Sale deed
- Rent agreement
- Lease deed
- Electricity bill
- Telephone landline bill
- Post paid mobile bill
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
- Partnership deed
- Additional Documents for Proprietorship (any one): Aadhaar card Passport Voter ID
- Aadhaar card
- Passport
- Voter ID
- Minimum pre requisite for IEC Registration
- Valid DGFT Login Credentials: Applicants must register on the DGFT portal and have valid login credentials. Type of Firm: IEC can be applied for firms such as Proprietorships, Partnerships, LLPs, Limited Companies, Trusts, HUFs, or Societies. Active PAN: The firm must possess an active Permanent Account Number (PAN) with accurate details (Name, Date of Birth/Incorporation) matching the PAN records. Bank Account: A valid and active bank account in the firm’s name is mandatory. Valid Address: The firm must have a legitimate and verifiable address before applying for IEC registration.
- Valid DGFT Login Credentials: Applicants must register on the DGFT portal and have valid login credentials.
- Type of Firm: IEC can be applied for firms such as Proprietorships, Partnerships, LLPs, Limited Companies, Trusts, HUFs, or Societies.
- Active PAN: The firm must possess an active Permanent Account Number (PAN) with accurate details (Name, Date of Birth/Incorporation) matching the PAN records.
- Bank Account: A valid and active bank account in the firm’s name is mandatory.
- Valid Address: The firm must have a legitimate and verifiable address before applying for IEC registration.
How StartupSavera handles it
Handled by us
Scoping, document checklist, application drafting, filing and status updates.
End to end
One accountable point of contact, from the first call to the final certificate.
Owned by you
Every login, registration and account is created in your name.
FAQs
How do I get started with IEC Registration?
Share your details through the form or WhatsApp. We'll send a document checklist and a clear scope and quote after a quick call, no guesswork.
Will I own all the accounts and registrations?
Yes. Every login, registration and account is created in your name and handed to you, with a clear scope and no surprises.
Who handles the iec registration process?
We do, StartupSavera handles iec registration end to end, from documents to filing, and keeps you to one accountable point of contact the whole way.