The Importer -Exporter Code (IEC) is a key business identification number which is mandatory for Exports or Imports. No person shall make any import or export except under an IEC Number granted by the DGFT. In case of import or export of services or technology, the IEC shall be required only when the service or technology provider is taking benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy or is dealing with specified services or technologies
The nature of the firm obtaining an IEC may be any of the follows- “Proprietorship, Partnership, LLP, Limited Company, Trust, HUF and Society.” Consequent upon introduction of GST, IEC number is the same as the PAN of the firm. The IEC would be separately issued by DGFT.
Documents required for IEC
- Aadhar
- Pan Card
- GST certificate (if available)
- Business Address proof- one of below document is accepted as proof.
a) sale deed in case business premise is self-owned or
b) Rental /lease agreement in case premise is rented/leased or
c) Latest electricity /landline/ mobile telephone bill in the name of applicant entry
Note: In case of Electricity/ telephone bill where the applicant name is not available then NOC from the owner is required.
- Business Name
- Cancelled Cheque, email and mobile No
