Import Export Code (IEC) Registration in India
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- IEC Registration for Importers & Exporters
- IEC Modification & Update
- DGFT Compliance Support
- Lifetime Validity
What is Import Export Code (IEC)?
IEC is a 10-digit identification number issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), required for import/export activities in India. It enables businesses to legally import goods, export products, and receive international payments.
- Importing goods into India — customs clearance
- Exporting goods/services — global trade
- Receiving foreign payments — legal remittances
- Clearing shipments from customs
Mandatory for: Importers, exporters, e-commerce sellers selling internationally, businesses in foreign trade, and service exporters (in most cases).
Advantages of IEC Registration
Why every importer/exporter needs an IEC.
Global Business Expansion
Enables international trade — import/export across borders.
No Return Filing
IEC has no annual return filing requirement, unlike GST or company filings.
Lifetime Validity
No renewal required — one-time registration with lifetime validity.
Easy to Obtain
Simple online process with minimal documentation.
Export Incentives
Access to government export promotion schemes & benefits.
Our IEC Registration Services
Complete support from application to compliance.
IEC Registration Process
Simple, fast & fully online — get your IEC in few days.
Document Collection
PAN, Aadhaar, bank details, business proof
Application Filing
Online submission on DGFT portal
Verification
OTP / digital verification by DGFT
IEC Issuance
IEC certificate generated & delivered
Key Considerations
Things to know before applying for IEC.
PAN is mandatory for IEC
No renewal (lifetime validity)
Annual update on DGFT portal required
Bank details must match business records
IEC required before first import/export
Why Choose S.K. Agrawal & Co.?
Quick & Hassle-Free Registration
Expert DGFT Advisory
End-to-End Support
Trusted by Traders & Exporters
Post-Registration Compliance Support
Our Service Presence
Based in Delhi & Faridabad, we serve clients across India & globally.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IEC is a 10-digit identification number issued by DGFT, mandatory for import/export activities in India.
IEC is issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.
Yes, IEC is mandatory for any import or export of goods/services from India, except for certain exempt categories.
Usually 1–3 working days, subject to document verification and DGFT processing.
No, IEC has lifetime validity. However, annual update on DGFT portal is required to keep it active.
Yes, sole proprietors, partnership firms, LLPs, private limited companies, and even individuals can apply for IEC.
Yes, we provide end-to-end support from document collection to filing and final certificate delivery.
In most cases, yes — especially if you are receiving foreign remittances for services rendered abroad.