Import Export Code License

Import Export Code License

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All Importers / Exporters must mention their Import Export Code while clearing customs when their goods arrive in India. All exporters must mention their IE Code while exporting their goods from India. Thus, any person wanting to deal in any import or export transaction must get him registered with the Directorate General of Foreign trade by obtaining an IE code.

For getting the IE Code, one has to apply along with the required documents with DGFT. It usually takes 15-20 days to process the application. And later after verification, the DGFT issues the Import Export Code.

Documents Required for IEC Code Registration:

  • For Proprietor
    Proprietor’s photograph.
  • Copy of proprietor’s PAN card.
  • Copy of any one of the following-Passport / Voter ID / Driving License / Aadhar Card.
  • Sale deed in case business premise is self-owned or Rental Agreement, in case office is rented/ leased.
  • Latest electricity and Landline telephone bill of registered office. If the Electricity bill / Landline Bill is not in your name – you can attach a No Objection Certificate.
  • Bank Certificate and Cancelled Cheque bearing preprinted name of the applicant and A/C No.

For Partnership Firm / LLP

  • All partners’ photographs.
  • Copy of Passport / Voter ID / Driving License / Aadhar card (any one of these) of all Partners’.
  • Copy of Firm PAN card / LLP.
  • Latest electricity and Landline telephone bill of registered office. If the Electricity bill / Landline Bill is not in your name – you can attach a No Objection Certificate.
  • Copy of Partnership Deed / LLP Agreement.
  • Bank Certificate and Cancelled Cheque bearing preprinted name of the applicant entity and A/c No
  • Sale deed in case business premise is self-owned; or Rental/Lease Agreement, in case of office is rented/ leased

For Company

  • Company PAN Card copy.
  • Photograph of all Directors of the Company.
  • Certificate of incorporation
  • Copy of Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence / Aadhar card (any one of these) of all Directors.
  • Bank Certificate and Cancelled Cheque bearing preprinted name of the company and A/C No.
  • Sale deed in case business premise is self-owned; or Rental/Lease Agreement, in case of office is rented/ leased
  • Latest electricity and Landline telephone bill of the registered office If the Electricity bill / Landline Bill is not in your name – you can attach No Objection Certificate.

As per the new DGFT Guidelines effective from 01 January 2015, the scanned soft copies of all the required documents should be self-attested by the applicant is required.

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