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Register your import export business under Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India. IEC expert of Legal Vidur will file with the DGFT office on your behalf.
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What is IEC Code?
An Importer -Exporter Code (IEC) is a key business identification number which mandatory for export from India or Import to India. No export or import shall be made by any person without obtaining an IEC unless specifically exempted. For services exports however, IEC shall be not be necessary except when the service provider is taking benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy.
Consequent upon introduction of GST, IEC being issued is the same as the PAN of the firm. However, the IEC will still be separately issued by DGFT based on an application. The nature of the firm obtaining an IEC may be any of the follows- Proprietorship, Partnership, LLP, Limited Company, Trust, HUF, Society.
| IEC Registration Fees | |
| Aayaat Niryaat Form Submit | Zero |
| Filing at DGFT | Zero |
| Professional Fees | Rs. 1999 |
| Govt. Fees (Exclude) | Rs. 500 |
| Rs. 1999 Only | |
Steps Involved in IEC Registration
1
Application Form
First, you need to prepare an application form in the specified format - Aayaat Niryaat Form ANF-2A format and file it with the respective Regional office of DGFT.
2
Documents
Secondly, you need to prepare the required documents with respect to your identity & legal entity and address proof with your bank details & the certificate in respect of ANF2A.
3
Filing Application
Once your application is completed, you need to file with DGFT via DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) and pay the required fee for the IEC Registration.
4
IEC Code
Finally, once your application is approved then you would receive the IEC Code in a soft copy from the government.
Features of IEC CODE
Export Subsidies
On the basis of IEC, companies or firms can benefits and subsidies their exports/ imports from DGFT, Customs and export promotion council.
Lifetime validity
Once you are done with IE Code Registration and submit all the required documents, IE Code is issued for the lifetime of the entity and requires no renewal.
No Return Filing
IE Code does not require filing of any return. Once, an IE Code is issued there are no further procedures required to maintain validity of the IE Code.
Individuals can have IE Code
Even individuals who are proprietors of a business can obtain IE Code in their name. It is not necessary to incorporate a business entity for obtaining IE Code.
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Cases where Export Import Code (EIC) 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 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.
Benefits of IEC Registration
Expansion of Business
Availing Several Benefits
No Filling of returns
Easy Processing
No need for renewal
Export subsidies
• An exporter can get a refund of any taxes paid while exporting the goods.
Documents required for IEC Registration
- 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 copy of current bank account
- Copy of Rent Agreement or Electricity Bill Copy of the premise
- A self-addressed envelope for delivery of IEC certificate by registered post
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Fill the form & make the payment
2. Get in touch with our IEC experts
3. Complete all the documents related compliance requirements
4. Get your IEC Code in just a single day
2. Copy PAN Card
3. Bank certificate/cancelled cheque
4. A copy of Aadhar/Voter ID
5. Address proof of the office premise
2. If your mobile number is not linked with aadhaar then you must have DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) – Visit Here
3. A nominal fee of Rs. 500 is paid to the government.
