Import Export Code Registration – an Overview. An import export code is a unique 10-digit code that is required for every import/export business owner in India. The code is issued by the Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce, and needs no filing or renewal.

An Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) is a key business identification number which mandatory for export from India or Import to India. Click to explore the IEC services offered by DGFT.

What is the import and export code (EIC)?

DGFT issues Import and Export Code (EIC) and is a ten digit unique number. IEC act as a license for Import and export. Import and Export Code is a registration required for importing or exporting of goods and services from India. All importers must mention their IE Code while clearing customs when their goods arrive in India.

How to get an import export license online?

IAS Tax Zone provide consultancy services for obtain IEC (Import and Export Code). To get your import export license online, you will need to do the following simple IEC registration steps. Step 3: Once the documents and application are verified by the authorities, the import export code will be granted as a soft copy to the name of Firm / Company.

Documents Required for obtain IEC:

• PAN card of the company (not applicable in case of the proprietor)
• Applicant’s PAN and Aadhaar card (driving license/Aadhaar/voter ID)
• Incorporation certificate/partnership deed
• Photo Graph of Proprietor / Partner / Director
• Address proof (electricity bill/rent agreement/sale deed of the office location)
• Copy of cancelled cheque leaf/banker certificate of the current account in the name of the company.