Is IEC mandatory for service exports?

Required for goods. For services, the requirement is restricted (mainly for SOFTEX-route exports to claim foreign exchange release).

How long is IEC valid?

Lifetime — but annual KYC update is mandatory or the IEC gets deactivated.

Can a proprietor get IEC?

Yes — proprietorship, partnership, LLP, Pvt Ltd, OPC all eligible.

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IEC (Import Export Code) Registration for YouTubers & Content Creators

IEC code from DGFT — mandatory for imports and exports. Lifetime validity.

AdSense / Meta: foreign export under LUT (zero-rated). Brand deals: 18% GST. Equipment (camera, mic, lights): 15% depreciation. Section 44ADA available if receipts ≤ ₹50 lakh.

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Why this matters for youtubers & content creators

The iec (import export code) registration angle for YouTubers & Content Creators

India's creator economy crosses ₹15,000 crore — YouTubers, Instagram creators, podcasters earn from AdSense, brand deals, affiliate commissions, course sales. Tax treatment: business or profession (depending on activity). GST mandatory above ₹20 lakh. AdSense / Meta payments are foreign-currency exports under LUT. FilingLab handles creator-specific filing — ITR-3, GST + LUT, brand-deal invoicing, equipment depreciation.

Audience-specific note

AdSense / Meta: foreign export under LUT (zero-rated). Brand deals: 18% GST. Equipment (camera, mic, lights): 15% depreciation. Section 44ADA available if receipts ≤ ₹50 lakh.

What's included

Aadhaar-based ANF-2A filing on DGFT portal

IEC certificate download

Annual KYC update support

Duty drawback / EPCG advisory

Process · 4stages · SLA-tracked

How iec (import export code) registration works for youtubers & content creators

DGFT 10-digit code in 5-7 days. Lifetime validity with annual KYC update.

You

FilingLab

Govt

You

Document collection

PAN, Aadhaar, bank account proof, business address proof.

1 day

FilingLab

ANF-2A filing

Application submitted on dgft.gov.in.

Same day

Govt

DGFT review

DGFT verifies and issues IEC.

5–7 days

FilingLab

IEC certificate + advisory

Certificate downloaded; we walk you through duty drawback / EPCG benefits.

1 day

You

· 1 day

Document collection

PAN, Aadhaar, bank account proof, business address proof.

FilingLab

· Same day

ANF-2A filing

Application submitted on dgft.gov.in.

Govt

· 5–7 days

DGFT review

DGFT verifies and issues IEC.

FilingLab

· 1 day

IEC certificate + advisory

Certificate downloaded; we walk you through duty drawback / EPCG benefits.

YouTubers & Content Creators — frequently asked

AdSense income — how is it taxed?

Business income from foreign company (Google US). Zero-rated export under GST (LUT route). Income tax: regular slab rates or 44ADA / 44AD presumptive.

Should I trademark my channel name?

Yes — Class 41 (entertainment / educational services). Channel names get plagiarised constantly. ₹4,500 govt + our ₹7,999 fee.

Also for youtubers & content creators

Other services youtubers & content creators need

Sole Proprietorship Registration

for youtubers & content creators

₹1,999

3-5 days

One Person Company (OPC) Registration

for youtubers & content creators

₹5,499

7-10 days

GST Registration

for youtubers & content creators

₹1,499

3-5 days

LUT (Letter of Undertaking) for Exporters

for youtubers & content creators

₹1,999

3-7 days