IEC (importer Exporter Code) number is a 10 digit code number given to an exporter or importer by the regional office of the Director general of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Department of Commerce, Government of India.Image result for welcome logo gifImage result for iec code logp

Full From of IEC Code is : “Importer Exporter Code ”. To import or export in India, IEC Code is mandatory. No person or entity shall make any Import or Export without IEC Code Number

It is issued by the DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade). IEC is a 10-digit code which has a lifetime validity. Predominantly importers merchant cannot import goods without the Import Export Code and similarly, the exporter merchant cannot avail benefits from DGFT for the export scheme, etc

Import Export Business Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

Starting an import-export business can be a great way for eCommerce businesses. There are lots of avenues businesses can explore are:

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Online marketplaces are an integral part of the online import-export businesses. Through this, you can become an exporter to enlist as a vendor and connect with customers across the globe.Image result for down arrow gif

New Procedure for online IEC application/modification has been introduced vide Trade Notice No 23/2018-19 New Delhi, Dated the 8 th August,2018 . Kindly see the following:
(i) Mandatory Documents to be uploaded for new IEC
(a)   Bank Certificate / Pre-printed Cancelled Cheque – Required  *
(b)  Address Proof of the firm – Required  *
 Any of the Following Documents: Sale deed | Rent agreement | Lease Deed | Electricity bill | Telephone Land line bill | Mobile Postpaid bill | MOU | Partnership Deed
 Other acceptable documents(for Proprietorship only): Aadhar Card | Passport | Voter Id
 In case the address proof is not in the name of the applicant firm, a No Objection Certificate(NOC) by the firm premises owner in favour of the firm along with the address proof is to be submitted as a single PDF document

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Mandatory Requirements to apply for IEC Code Number

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Pan Card Or Company Pan Card

Aadhar Card  Director or Proprietor

Id & Proof And Address Proof of the Company Like

Incorporation Certifcates GST Copy/ Shop Act License Etc.

Cancel Cheque Copy

Mobile No And  Email Id

 

                  Sample IEC Code Certificates

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