IMPORT/EXPORT LICENSE (IEC CERTIFICATE)
Everyone wants to grow their firm outside of the home market in the current era of fierce competition. However, not everyone is cut out for conducting business on a worldwide scale. Before expanding internationally, you must adhere to a number of rules and regulations and get several registrations and permits. An IEC (Import Export Code) licence is one of the requirements when thinking about importing or exporting from India. The Importer-Exporter Code is another name for it. An IEC is required for anyone wishing to launch an import/export company in the nation (Import Export Code). Its DGFT is responsible for issuing it (Director General of Foreign Trade). The 10-digit IEC code is a permanent identification number. In general, without the Import Export Code, importers cannot import goods, and exporters cannot use the DGFT for the export scheme, etc., without the IEC.
Benefits of IEC Registration
- IEC can assist you in expanding your business by bringing your services or products to a global market.
- DGFT, Export Promotion Council, Customs, and other agencies may offer various incentives on the basis of IEC registration.
- Obtaining an IEC code from DGFT is a straightforward process and takes approximately 10 to 15 days after application.
- There is no need to show proof of import/export activity to get the IEC code.
- IEC code is perpetual and does not require renewal — it remains valid for the lifetime of the entity.
Circumstances Where IEC is Necessary
For business and commercial import and export purposes, obtaining an IEC registration is essential. IEC is not required to import or export products for personal use. Below are the key scenarios where IEC is required:
- When an importer has to clear his shipments via customs, the customs officials demand it.
- When an importer sends money abroad through a bank, the bank requires the IEC.
- When an exporter has to transmit his shipments, the customs port demands the IEC.
- When an exporter receives foreign currency payments directly into his bank account, the bank requires the IEC.
Circumstances Where IEC is Not Needed
The most recent government directive states that IEC is not necessary for all GST-registered traders. For import and export reasons, the trader’s PAN will always be considered as a new IEC code under such circumstances. When products are imported or exported solely for personal use and not for business purposes, an Import Export Code (IEC) is not necessary. Departments and Ministries of the Government of India, as well as Notified Charitable Institutions, may import and export without a code.
Registration Process
An application form in the required format—the Aayaat Niryaat Form ANF-2A format—must first be prepared and submitted to the relevant DGFT Regional office.
ANF2A certificate, address proof with your bank information, and the required paperwork for your identity and legal entity must also be ready.
Once your application is finished, you must pay the IEC Registration fee and submit it to DGFT via DSC (Digital Signature Certificate).
Finally, the government will send you a floppy copy of the IEC Code after approving your application.
Requirements for Documents
An address proof with your bank account information, a certificate for the Ayat niryat form, and the relevant papers for your identification and legal entity must all be prepared. IEC Code Registration requires the following documents:
- a copy of a person's, business's, or organization's PAN card.
- a copy of the voter ID, Aadhar card, or passport of the applicant.
- People, businesses, and partnerships cancel copies of cheques drawn on open bank accounts.
- a copy of the property, a copy of the lease, or an electricity bill
- a self-addressed envelope for the IEC certificate's distribution by registered mail.
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