Online professional assistance
Import Export Code Online
Start cross-border trade with online IEC application assistance, document checks and DGFT profile guidance.
Start nowImport Export Code fees
*Professional assistance fee. Applicable government fees and taxes, if any, are confirmed separately before filing.
Who this service is for
Who should consider Import Export Code?
Requirements depend on your business structure, activity and current regulations. These are common situations where professional guidance is useful.
- Businesses importing or exporting goods
- Service exporters where IEC is required for a transaction or benefit
- Online sellers entering international marketplaces
- Manufacturers expanding to overseas customers
Documents required for Import Export Code
Proprietorship / Individual
- PAN and Aadhaar
- Business address proof
- Cancelled cheque or bank certificate
- Business activity details
- Mobile number and email
Partnership / LLP
- Firm PAN
- Partnership deed or LLP certificate
- Partner details
- Business address proof
- Bank proof
- Authorisation details
Private Limited Company
- Company PAN
- Certificate of incorporation
- Director details
- Registered office proof
- Bank proof
- Authorised signatory details
Benefits of Import Export Code
- Import or export goods
- Access international markets
- Use for customs clearance
- Establish your DGFT business identity
Import Export Code process
- 1Business detail review
- 2Document verification
- 3DGFT application filing
- 4IEC certificate delivery
Practical timeline: 2–5 working days
This is an estimate for a document-ready case. Portal issues, notices, verification or authority workload can extend it.
Verify information on the official portal
Rules, fees and portal procedures may change. Check the latest government guidance before filing.
Visit DGFT PortalPlan your next step
Align exporter identity and bank records
Illustrative situation
A new exporter should reconcile its business identity and bank account before using an IEC in customs-related registrations.
This is an example, not a client testimonial or promised outcome.Checks that prevent avoidable rework
- Match PAN, entity and bank records.
- Identify the authorised signatory.
- Review product permissions separately.
What happens next?
Plan the customs, bank and sector registrations relevant to the intended shipment.
Agree the scope before work begins
Ask for a written quote identifying the entity, period or application covered; the documents you must provide; and the records you will receive. Confirm whether corrections, responses to notices and later filings are included or quoted separately.
Separate professional charges from government fees, taxes and third-party costs. Application acceptance, loan sanction, certification and other external decisions remain with the relevant authority or institution.
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Your questions answered
Import Export Code FAQs
Does IEC cover every export permission?
IEC does not replace product-specific licences or other permissions relevant to the goods and destination. Review the transaction separately.
Who issues IEC?
The Importer Exporter Code is issued through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade process.
Does IEC require updates?
IEC holders may need to confirm or update details periodically as prescribed by DGFT.
How long does Import Export Code take in practice?
2–5 working days is a practical estimate for a complete, document-ready case. Verification, notices or portal downtime can extend it.
Which documents are normally needed?
Common documents include PAN of business, Applicant identity proof, Business address proof. The final checklist depends on the applicant and filing facts.
Can the process be completed online?
Most preparation and filing can be completed online. OTP, DSC, video verification, inspection or original documents may still be required in some cases.