Importer Exporter Code (IEC) Registration
No import or export transaction is possible without a 10-digit IEC from DGFT. A one-time registration — valid for life, no renewal required — that unlocks global trade for your business.
Get your IEC registration
Share your business PAN and bank details. We will file and get your IEC within 2 days.
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DGFT Portal Application
IEC application filed on the DGFT portal with PAN, address and bank account details.
Bank Account Linking
Bank account linked to the IEC for DGFT verification and export proceeds.
IEC Certificate
10-digit IEC certificate downloaded and filed for your import/export transactions.
Export Benefits Advisory
RoDTEP, MEIS, Advance Authorisation and EPCG scheme eligibility explained.
IEC Modification
Change of address, bank account or authorised signatory updated on the DGFT portal.
AD Code Registration
AD Code from the bank registered at the port of export — handled alongside IEC.
What every importer and exporter needs to know about IEC
Mandatory for All Trade
No person can import or export goods or services without a valid IEC.
One IEC per PAN
Only one IEC is issued per PAN — individuals and companies each have one IEC.
Lifetime Validity
IEC has no expiry date and does not require renewal — but must be updated if details change.
Annual Updation Mandatory
DGFT requires IEC holders to update or confirm their details annually on the portal.
Services Export — No IEC Needed for LUT
Service exporters filing LUT for zero-rated GST exports do not need a separate IEC for services, but it is advisable to have one.
AD Code at Port
The Authorised Dealer bank code must be registered at each port of export separately.
Annual IEC updation on the DGFT portal is mandatory. Even if no imports or exports took place during the year, IEC holders must log in and confirm or update their details annually. Failure to do so results in the IEC being deactivated.
Common IEC registration and compliance mistakes
Simple steps, no surprises
Business & bank details
PAN, address proof and bank account details collected and verified.
DGFT portal application
IEC application filed on the DGFT portal — certificate typically issued within 1-2 working days.
Bank & AD Code linking
Bank account linked to IEC; AD Code registered at the relevant port of export.
Export benefits advisory
RoDTEP, Advance Authorisation and EPCG scheme eligibility reviewed for your business.
Other services you may need
Frequently asked questions
A 10-digit code issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) that is mandatory for any person or business to import or export goods or services from India.
Any individual, company, LLP or partnership that imports goods into India or exports goods or services from India must have an IEC. Certain categories (personal use imports, government entities) are exempt.
IEC is typically issued within 1-2 working days of filing the application on the DGFT portal, provided all documents are in order.
No. IEC has lifetime validity and does not expire. However, DGFT requires IEC holders to update or confirm their details annually on the portal. Failure to do so deactivates the IEC.
Yes. Both individuals and business entities (companies, LLPs, partnerships, proprietorships) can obtain an IEC.
An Authorised Dealer (AD) Code is a code assigned by the bank to the exporter. It must be registered at each port of export with Indian Customs through the ICEGATE portal before shipments can be cleared.
IEC holders can claim RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products), Advance Authorisation for duty-free import of inputs, EPCG licence for capital goods and other DGFT export promotion schemes.
Get your IEC and start importing or exporting today
Share your business PAN and bank details. We will file on the DGFT portal and have your IEC certificate within 2 working days.