Get your 10-digit IEC from DGFT in 2–3 working days — mandatory for any business importing or exporting goods/services.
Get IEC — ₹999IEC (Importer Exporter Code) is mandatory for every business entity that imports or exports goods/services from India.
IEC is issued once and valid for lifetime. No renewal required. Must be updated if business details change.
Government fee is only ₹500. No annual filing or renewal charges. Our charge covers assisted filing.
IEC is linked to the business PAN. Bank details required for DGFT portal ANF 2A form submission.
| Business Type | IEC Required? | Exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Import of goods for commercial use | ✅ Yes | — |
| Export of goods | ✅ Yes | — |
| Export of services (remittances) | ✅ Yes (mostly) | Exempt if under LUT for GST |
| Personal imports (gifts, samples) | ❌ Not required | Personal use exemption |
| Government/charitable imports | ❌ Not required | Section 7 exemption |
Create account on dgft.gov.in using business PAN and email. Link your IEC profile to PAN.
Fill ANF 2A with business name, address, bank details, and nature of business (goods/services).
Pay the government fee of ₹500 online through the DGFT payment gateway.
IEC certificate with 10-digit code issued in 2–3 working days. Download from DGFT portal.
Yes. Any individual, proprietor, partnership, LLP, or company can obtain IEC. For individuals, personal PAN is used.
No. A single IEC covers all import and export transactions across all products and countries.
From April 2021, IEC holders must update/confirm their IEC details on the DGFT portal every year between April–June, even if no changes. Failure can lead to deactivation.
Yes. You can surrender IEC on the DGFT portal. Cancellation is permanent — you'd need a fresh application to resume.
Get your IEC in 2–3 days and start cross-border trade legally.
Get IEC — ₹999