Your passport to global trade
The Import Export Code (IEC) is mandatory for any business importing or exporting from India. Get your 10-digit IEC from DGFT — lifetime validity, no renewal.
- 1–3 working days
- 100% online
- Expert-assisted filing
₹1,499+ 18% GST
Government fee: includedFixed fee · pay online or after the expert callOverview
IEC (Import Export Code) is a unique 10-digit code issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Without a valid IEC, goods cannot be cleared through Indian customs, and banks will not process foreign remittances for import/export transactions.
The IEC is linked to your PAN — each PAN can have only one IEC, and the IEC number is the same as the business PAN. It has lifetime validity, but DGFT requires an annual update between April and June every year, even if nothing has changed, or the IEC may be deactivated.
Who needs it: exporters and importers of goods, food exporters (FSSAI + IEC), garment and textile exporters, software and IT service exporters, gems and jewellery, manufacturers selling abroad, global e-commerce sellers, freelancers receiving foreign payments, pharma and agricultural exporters.
What's included
- Customs clearance enabled
- Foreign remittances through banks
- Eligibility for RoDTEP, Advance Authorisation, EPCG and Duty Drawback
- Global e-commerce selling
- Annual update reminders
- Guidance on AD Code and RCMC
Documents you'll need
Tick what you already have — we'll guide you on the rest.
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How it works
- 1
Share your details
Share your PAN, Aadhaar, business name, entity type and bank details.
- 2
DGFT account
We create your account on dgft.gov.in using your PAN and mobile number.
- 3
Auto-fill & verify
The portal fetches PAN and GST details; our expert corrects any discrepancy.
- 4
Application ANF 2A
We fill the application and upload the documents digitally.
- 5
Government fee
The ₹500 government fee is paid online.
- 6
IEC issued
The IEC certificate is generated, usually within 1–3 working days.
Pricing
- Fixed fee. No hourly billing, no add-ons later. 18% GST is added at checkout and shown on your invoice.
- Government fee included. The fee shown is all you pay for the standard case.
- Several registrations? One expert can handle them together. Call +91 70113 96724 for a combined quote.
Questions, answered
Is IEC mandatory even if I export just once?
Yes. Customs will not process your shipping bill or bill of entry without a valid IEC, even for a single shipment.
Can a proprietorship get an IEC?
Yes. A proprietor can apply directly with their personal PAN and Aadhaar — no company registration needed.
My IEC was deactivated because I missed the annual update.
Complete the pending update on the DGFT portal to reactivate it. We can do this for you for ₹299.
Do I need separate IECs for import and export?
No. One IEC covers both import and export.
Often taken together
Questions about IEC Code Registration?
Leave your number. An expert calls within 2 working hours — the first consultation is free.