DGFT Import Export Code (IEC) Online
Department / Authority: Directorate General of Foreign Trade
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What this service does
Official Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) service for online issuance of the mandatory 10-digit PAN-based Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) required for commercial export and import of goods and services.
Who can use it / Eligibility
Any proprietorship, partnership, LLP, private limited company, or trust engaging in commercial import/export trade.
What you'll need (Documents Required)
- 1PAN of Individual / Firm / Company
- 2Proof of Establishment / Incorporation Certificate / Partnership Deed
- 3Cancelled Cheque or Bank Certificate with Account Number and IFSC
- 4Proof of Business Address (Electricity Bill / Rent Agreement)
How it works (Step-by-Step)
- 1Visit the DGFT portal at dgft.gov.in and register as an 'Importer/Exporter'.
- 2Login and click on 'Services' -> 'IEC Profile Management' -> 'Apply for IEC'.
- 3Enter entity details, branch addresses, and bank account information.
- 4Upload cancelled cheque / bank certificate and address proof.
- 5Sign the application via Aadhaar e-Sign or Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), pay ₹500 fee online, and download your e-IEC certificate immediately.
IEC issuance is 100% paperless and digital through DGFT.
Key Service Facts
₹500 for new registration (Nil fee for annual confirmation update)
Auto-issued instantly (within 1 hour) upon successful online PAN and Aadhaar validation
1800-111-550 / 1800-572-1550
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