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IEC Code Registration Services to Prepare Your Business for International Trade
Selling products or sourcing goods from overseas can create new opportunities for your business. However, international trade requires the right registrations and accurate business information. An Importer Exporter Code (IEC) issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is generally required for businesses importing or exporting goods from India, subject to applicable exemptions. FilingSuvidha helps entrepreneurs, manufacturers, traders and online sellers understand the IEC application requirements and complete the necessary formalities with greater confidence.
New IEC Application & Registration Assistance
DGFT Profile Creation & Verification
Business PAN and Entity Detail Review
IEC Certificate Download Support
Import-Export Documentation Guidance
Annual IEC Details Confirmation Assistance
IEC Modification & Correction Support
OUR IEC CODE REGISTRATION SERVICES
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Importer Exporter Code Application
Planning to enter the international market? We help you prepare the required business information, review application details and complete the formalities needed to obtain your Importer Exporter Code. Our guidance helps you avoid common documentation errors during submission.
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Trade Documentation & Regulatory Guidance
International business involves several formal requirements beyond obtaining an IEC. We help you understand relevant trade documentation, DGFT guidelines and other applicable requirements so you can prepare for cross-border business transactions with better clarity.
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IEC Profile Management & Business Support
Business details may change over time. We assist with updating eligible information in your IEC profile, completing required annual confirmation and addressing modification-related queries. This helps keep your trade registration records accurate and ready for future business requirements.
Frequently asked questions
An Importer Exporter Code (IEC) is a 10-character identification number issued by DGFT. Businesses generally need it to import or export goods from India, unless a specific exemption applies. It is linked to the business entity's PAN.
Individuals, proprietors, partnership firms, LLPs, private limited companies and other eligible entities can apply. You should have a valid PAN, an active mobile number and email address, and the required business and bank details.
Yes. A sole proprietor can obtain an Importer Exporter Code (IEC) using their individual PAN. The applicant must provide the required personal, business and bank account details while applying through the DGFT portal. Once approved, the IEC can be used for eligible import and export activities.
IEC registration generally requires the applicant's PAN card, Aadhaar details, business address proof, bank account details and an active mobile number and email address. Depending on the business structure, additional documents such as a partnership deed, incorporation certificate or authorised signatory details may also be required. Ensure that all information matches the applicant's official records before submitting the application to DGFT.
Create an importer-exporter account on the DGFT portal, access the IEC application section and enter the required business details. Complete the prescribed verification, upload supporting documents where requested and pay the applicable government application fee. Track the application through your DGFT account.
Not in every case. Service exporters generally need an IEC when they intend to claim benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy or where another applicable provision requires it. Check the requirements relevant to your particular service before applying.
An IEC generally has permanent validity and does not require conventional renewal. However, every IEC holder must confirm or update its details online annually during April to June, even if there are no changes. Failure to complete this requirement can lead to deactivation.
Yes. You can apply online to update details such as your business address, bank information and other eligible particulars. Under the applicable DGFT procedure, changes in constitution, address, bank details or other primary details should generally be updated within 30 days of the change.
An IEC may be deactivated if the required annual confirmation is not completed within the prescribed period. You should log in to your DGFT account, complete the pending update and check the IEC status. Successful updation can restore an IEC deactivated for this reason.
FilingSuvidha assists businesses with application preparation, PAN and business detail checks, document review and DGFT filing formalities. We can also guide you through IEC profile modifications and annual confirmation requirements so you can manage your import-export registration more confidently.
