Steps Involved in IEC (Import/Export Code) Registration
- Visit the DGFT website.
- Click on the ‘Services’ tab on the homepage.
- Select the ‘IEC Profile Management’ option from the drop-down list.
- A new page will open. Click on the ‘Apply for IEC’ option on the page.
- Click on the ‘Register’ option. Enter the required details and click on the ‘Sent OTP’ button.
- Enter the OTP and click on the ‘Register’ button.
- Upon successful validation of the OTP, you will receive a notification containing the temporary password which you can change after logging into the DGFT website.
- After registering on the DGFT website, login to the website by entering the user name and password.
- Click on the ‘Apply for IEC’ option on the DGFT website.
- Fill the application form (ANF 2A format), upload the required documents, pay the required fees and click on the ‘Submit and Generate IEC Certificate’ button.
- The IEC code will be generated by the DGFT. You can take a printout of your certificate once the IEC code is generated
Documents required for IEC (Import Export Code) Registration
For IEC Code Registration, the following documents are required:
- Individual’s or Firm’s or Company’s copy of PAN Card.
- Individual’s voter id or Aadhar card or passport copy.
- Individual’s or company’s or firm’s cancel cheque copies of current bank accounts.
- Copy of Rent Agreement or Electricity Bill Copy of the premise.
- A self-addressed envelope for delivery of IEC certificate by registered post.
Benefits of IEC Registration
Expansion of Business
IEC assists you in taking your services or product to the global market and growing your businesses.
Availing Several Benefits
The Companies could avail several benefits of their imports/ exports from the DGFT, Export Promotion Council, Customs, etc., on the basis of their IEC registration.
No Filing of returns
IEC does not require the filing of any returns. Once allotted, there isn’t any requirement to follow any sort of process for sustaining its validity. Even for export transactions, there isn’t any requirement for filing any returns with DGFT.
Easy Processing
It is fairly easy to obtain IEC code from the DGFT within a period of 10 to 15 days after submitting the application. There isn’t any need to provide proof of any export or import for getting IEC code.
No Need For renewal
IEC code is effective for the lifetime of an entity and requires no renewal. After it is obtained, it could be used by an entity against all export and import transactions.
Cases Where Import-Export Code (IEC) is Not Mandatory
According to the latest circular issued by the government, IEC is not mandatory for all traders who are registered under GST. In all such cases, the PAN of the trader shall be construed as a new IEC code for the purpose of import and export. Import Export Code (IEC) isn’t required to be taken in case the goods exported or imported is for personal purposes and isn’t used for any commercial purpose. Export/ Import done by the Government of India Departments and Ministries, Notified Charitable institutions need not require getting Import Export Code.
Created & Posted By Ravi Kumar
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