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Explore global opportunities with Importer Exporter Code

Import Export Code (also known as IEC) is a 10-digit identification number that is issued by the DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade), Department of Commerce, Government of India. Companies and businesses must obtain this code to start a business that deals with import and export in India. The IEC is valid for the lifetime of the business, and there are no annual filing requirements for the same.


EXEMPTION ON TAKING IEC

The following category of persons are exempted from obtaining an IE Code:

Import or Export of Goods for personal use. Importer and export by central Government or agencies or undertakings for defence purpose or other specified lists under Foreign Trade (exemption from the application of Rules in certain cases) Order, 1993.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR IE
CODE APPLICATION

The following are the documents required for making an IE Code application in India.

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP

  • Digital Photograph (3x3cms) of the Sole Proprietor
  • Copy of PAN card of the Sole Proprietor
  • Copy of Passport (first & last page)/Voter’s I-Card/ Driving Licence/UID (Aadhar card) (any one of these)
  • Sale deed in case business premise is self-owned; or Rental/Lease Agreement, in case office is rented/ leased; or latest electricity /telephone bill.
  • Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A(I) or Cancelled Cheque bearing pre-printed name of the applicant and A/C No
  • Importer and export by central Government or agencies or undertakings for defence purpose or other specified lists under Foreign Trade (exemption from the application of Rules in certain cases) Order, 1993.

PARTNERSHIP FIRM

  • Digital Photograph (3x3cms) of the Sole Proprietor
  • Digital Photograph (3x3cms) of the Managing Partnerr
  • Copy of PAN card of the applicant entity
  • Copy of Passport (first & last page)/Voter’s I-Card /UID (Aadhar Card) /Driving Licence/PAN (any one of these) of the Managing Partner signing the application
  • Copy of Partnership Deed
  • Sale deed in case business premise is self-owned; or Rental/Lease Agreement, in case office is rented/ leased; or latest electricity /telephone bill
  • Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A (I) or Cancelled Cheque bearing pre-printed name of the applicant entity and A/C No

LLP OR PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY OR SECTION 8 COMPANY

  • Digital Photograph (3x3cms) of the Designated Partner/Director of the Company signing the application
  • Copy of PAN card of the applicant entity
  • Copy of Passport (first & last page)/Voter’s I-Card /UID (Aadhar Card) /Driving Licence/ PAN (any one of these) of the Managing Partner/Director signing the application
  • Certificate of incorporation as issued by the RoC
  • Sale deed in case business premise is self-owned; or Rental/Lease Agreement, in case office is rented/ leased; or latest electricity or telephone bi
  • Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A (I) or Cancelled Cheque bearing pre-printed name of the applicant entity and A/C No

SOCIETY OR TRUST

  • Digital Photograph (3x3cms) of the Designated Partner/Director of the Company signing the application
  • Copy of PAN card of the applicant entity
  • Copy of Passport (first & last page)/Voter’s I-Card /UID (Aadhar Card) /Driving Licence/ PAN (any one of these) of the Managing Partner/Director signing the application
  • Certificate of incorporation as issued by the RoC
  • Sale deed in case business premise is self-owned; or Rental/Lease Agreement, in case office is rented/ leased; or latest electricity or telephone bi
  • Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A (I) or Cancelled Cheque bearing pre-printed name of the applicant entity and A/C No

HUF

  • Digital Photograph (3x3cms) of the Designated Partner/Director of the Company signing the application
  • Copy of PAN card of the applicant entity
  • Copy of Passport (first & last page)/Voter’s I-Card /UID (Aadhar Card) /Driving Licence/ PAN (any one of these) of the Managing Partner/Director signing the application
  • Certificate of incorporation as issued by the RoC
  • Sale deed in case business premise is self-owned; or Rental/Lease Agreement, in case office is rented/ leased; or latest electricity or telephone bi
  • Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A (I) or Cancelled Cheque bearing pre-printed name of the applicant entity and A/C No