Import Export CodeStarting and registering a business is an important step in an entrepreneur’s

journey and choosing the right form of business is equally important. Here, we

will guide you on IEC registration that is how you can apply for import export

code through LegalRaasta, what are its benefits, what are the documents

required for the same.

What is IEC ?

IEC is known as many names like importer exporter code, import

export code, import export license, import export number which

comes under the foreign trade act, 1992. It is a 10 digit code which is

provided by DGFT. Therefore, IEC is compulsorily required for import or

export of any goods in and out of India. You can take IEC code in

personal name and company name also. Any legitimate person or

company starting a deal for International trade need IEC. -An IEC

number issued to applicant shall be valid for all its divisions/ units/

factories/ branches. IEC is valid for lifetime and there is no need to

renew the same.

Benefits of Import Export code

On the basis of IEC, companies or firms can achieve profit on

their exports/ imports from DGFT, Customs and export promotion

council.

IEC is necessary to import or export, without importer/exporter

code no import or export shall be made by any person or entity.

Taking your services or products to the international market will

enlarge your businesses.

IEC registration process?

An application must be made in the (ANF 2A) i.e. Aayaat Niryaat Form 2A format to the

regional department of the DGFT in that region where the registered office of the company

is established.

The DGFT has arranged online filing facility for obtaining IEC.

Details of the business and its proprietors, directors or partners, bank account details and a

bank certificate are the basic requirements of ANF 2A.

The most important thing is to be kept in mind that the Permanent Account Number (PAN)

is mandatory for grant of an IEC.

Only one IEC can be allotted against a single PAN.

The IEC must be valid for all the factories or branches of the Importer/Exporter.

Applications which are complete in all respects are generally disposed of within 2-3 days.

Documents required for IEC

• For Proprietorship

Personal PAN Card

Residential address, Phone number, Pin code, Father’s Name

There is no requirement for Memorandum or Articles of association.

Statement of any National/ International Bank.

Bank certificate as per attached Annexure.

4 Passport size photos

2 Company’s Letter head

Phone number and email ID

Date of formation of company as per PAN card

•For Partnership

Company’s PAN Card

Residential address, Pin code and Phone number on letter

head

Partnership deed- duly notarized, copy duly self-certified.

Statement of any National/ International Bank.

Bank certificate as per attached Annexure.

4 Passport size photographs with any one of signing authority

2 Company’s Letter head

Phone number and email ID

Date of formation of company as per Deed agreement

•For Private Ltd./ Ltd.

Company’s PAN Card

List of directors with residential address, Pin code and phone number

on letter head

Memorandum and articles of association

Statement of any National/ International Bank

Bank certificate as per attached Annexure

4 Passport size photographs (any one of signing authority with mobile

number)

2 Company’s Letter head

Phone number and email I

Date of formation of company as registrar of companies

How to apply IEC using LegalRaasta?

We at LegalRaasta have helped over thousand companies in IEC

registration. To get your import export code from us, you can

To simplify your life, you can get your IEC code sitting at home all

you need to do is, go to our website www.legalraasta.com and

select Import export code.

Fill our online questionnaire.

Select your package. You can choose for additional services like

ISO and MSME registration and pay accordingly.

We will take care of the rest.

Hope this was helpful. Thanks.