Import Export Code (IEC)
Your licence to trade globally — lifetime validity, issued in days.
Why IEC is non-negotiable
- Customs will not clear ANY shipment in or out without a valid . No IEC = no cross-border movement of goods, period.
- Banks and PayPal-style payment processors increasingly demand IEC even for service exporters receiving foreign currency — without it, your USD/EUR receipts may bounce back.
- Required to claim export incentives (Duty Drawback, RoDTEP, RoSCTL) — without IEC, exporters leave thousands of rupees on the table per shipment.
- Software exporters receiving SEZ/STP benefits, GeM exporters, and anyone shipping via Amazon Global / Etsy International — all need IEC at onboarding.
Right for you if…
- Any individual (proprietor), partnership, LLP or company can apply
- Required from day one if you export OR import goods
- Service exporters: practically required by most banks for foreign currency receipts
- Indian PAN mandatory for the applicant entity
- No turnover threshold — even a one-time importer needs it
The is a one-time DGFT registration that legally enables imports and exports — customs, banks and payment gateways all ask for it. No renewals, no returns; just an annual free online confirmation we remind you about.
- Lifetime validity — issued once, used forever
- Mandatory for customs clearance & foreign-currency payouts
- ₹500 govt fee — we publish it openly
- No annual returns; just a free online check between Apr-Jun
- Our fee
- ₹2,499
- GST (18%)
- ₹450
- You pay us
- ₹2,949
+ government fees at actuals — see below. Receipts always shared.
What’s included
- Application drafted & filed on the DGFT portal
- Aadhaar OTP / DSC authentication walkthrough
- IEC certificate delivered on WhatsApp
- Free annual-update reminders (skipping it deactivates the code)
Every statutory fee, itemised
We charge our fee. Government fees go straight to the authority — receipts always shared. Anything marked "at actuals" is the real-time figure on the day of filing.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DGFT IEC application | ₹500 | One-time, paid directly on DGFT portal — receipt shared |
| Annual confirmation (Apr–Jun) | ₹0 | Free online check; skipping deactivates the IEC |
| Modification / amendment | ₹200 | If business details change |
| Surrender (closure) | ₹0 | Free; we file the closure return when needed |
From your first WhatsApp to delivery
- 1
Documents on WhatsApp
PAN, Aadhaar, cancelled cheque, business address proof. Same-day verification.
- 2
DGFT application drafted
Filed on the DGFT portal in your name with HS code categories aligned to your business.
- 3
Aadhaar OTP authentication
Takes you 2 minutes. We coach you through it on WhatsApp.
- 4
IEC issued
Certificate downloadable from DGFT portal within 1-3 working days, shared on WhatsApp instantly.
Just have these ready
- PAN of applicant/entity
- Aadhaar
- Cancelled cheque / bank certificate
- Business address proof
Documents you’ll need
- PAN of applicant/entity
- Aadhaar
- Cancelled cheque / bank certificate
- Business address proof
Questions, answered
Do freelancers exporting services need IEC?
Any yearly compliance?
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