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The Importer Exporter Code (IEC) is a 10-digit code issued by the DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) and is mandatory for any cross-border movement of goods or services. FilingLab files Form ANF-2A on the DGFT portal, gets the IEC issued in 5-7 working days, and provides post-issuance guidance on duty drawback, EPCG and SEZ benefits.
Everything required for IEC (Import Export Code) Registration. Government statutory fees (MCA stamp duty, trademark filing fee, etc.) are charged at actual cost and shown separately before payment.
Aadhaar-based ANF-2A filing on DGFT portal
IEC certificate download
Annual KYC update support
Duty drawback / EPCG advisory
Keep these documents ready before starting. Our team will guide you through secure upload to our portal.
Pro Tip
Scan documents in 300 DPI and keep file size under 5MB. Coloured scans work best for Aadhaar and PAN.
PAN of business
Aadhaar of authorised signatory
Business bank account proof (cancelled cheque)
Business address proof
The IEC is compulsory for clearing shipments through customs and remitting or receiving foreign currency for goods.
Issued by DGFT, the IEC needs no renewal and remains valid for the entity's lifetime, requiring only annual updation.
An IEC is the gateway to RoDTEP, duty drawback and other DGFT export promotion benefits.
Unlike GST, the IEC carries no periodic return filing obligation once issued, only a yearly confirmation.
E-commerce sellers need an IEC to ship internationally through Amazon Global, FedEx and courier modes.
Importers bringing goods into India
Exporters shipping products to overseas buyers
E-commerce sellers fulfilling international orders
Service exporters claiming foreign exchange benefits
Merchant traders sourcing and reselling globally
Valid PAN of the individual or business entity
Active bank account in the entity's name
Cancelled cheque or banker certificate for verification
Registered business address with proof of premises
PAN of business, bank account, address proof.
Application submitted on dgft.gov.in.
IEC issued in 5-7 working days, downloadable as PDF.
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Required for goods. For services, the requirement is restricted (mainly for SOFTEX-route exports to claim foreign exchange release).
Lifetime — but annual KYC update is mandatory or the IEC gets deactivated.
Yes — proprietorship, partnership, LLP, Pvt Ltd, OPC all eligible.
Join 500+ businesses who trusted us for IEC (Import Export Code) Registration.
DGFT 10-digit code in 5-7 days. Lifetime validity with annual KYC update.
You
FilingLab
Govt
01
You
Document collection
PAN, Aadhaar, bank account proof, business address proof.
1 day
02
FilingLab
ANF-2A filing
Application submitted on dgft.gov.in.
Same day
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Govt
DGFT review
DGFT verifies and issues IEC.
5–7 days
04
FilingLab
IEC certificate + advisory
Certificate downloaded; we walk you through duty drawback / EPCG benefits.
1 day
01
You
· 1 day
Document collection
PAN, Aadhaar, bank account proof, business address proof.
02
FilingLab
· Same day
ANF-2A filing
Application submitted on dgft.gov.in.
03
Govt
· 5–7 days
DGFT review
DGFT verifies and issues IEC.
04
FilingLab
· 1 day
IEC certificate + advisory
Certificate downloaded; we walk you through duty drawback / EPCG benefits.
