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International trade is a gateway to a world of opportunities for businesses in India. Whether you're looking to import goods, export products or expand your business globally, having an Importer Exporter Code (IEC) is your key to entering the international market. This code is issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce. For importers, the IEC is indispensable for the clearance of customs and facilitating payments to foreign banks, ensuring smooth international trade transactions. Similarly, exporters rely on the IEC to streamline the process of sending shipments and receiving payments from overseas clients.

TrueandTrade is here to simplify the process for you. Our comprehensive IEC registration services make it easier than ever to obtain the essential IEC certificate and import export license, ensuring that you're well-prepared to explore the global trade landscape.

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Import Export Code (IE Code)?

Import & Export Code is to be obtained by the business entity for import into or export from India. Import & Export Code is popularly known as the IEC number. Import & Export Code is a ten-digit unique number issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).

IEC registration certificate is mandatory for a business involved in import and export. Hence, before initiating an import of goods into India, an importer must ensure that the importing entity has GST registration and IE code, both of which are required to clear customs.

If an importer does not have both GST and IEC Code Registration, the goods will be stuck at the port and start incurring demurrage charges or could be destroyed.

Global Market Access

Import and export registration allows businesses to trade internationally, expanding their market reach.

Legal Compliance

It ensures compliance with international trade laws, reducing the risk of penalties and legal issues.

Business Growth

Engaging in import and export opens opportunities for business expansion and increased revenue streams.

Competitive Advantage

Registration enables businesses to compete in global markets, enhancing brand visibility and credibility.

Importance of Import Export Code

Businesses have a great option to enter the international market with the export and import of the products and the services they are involved in. The IE code is an essential requirement while entering the global market as it supports the growth and development of the business to a certain extent. There are various advantages of getting an IE Code. Here we have listed a few of them:

International market unlocks:

As the IE Code is a requirement for the import and export business, they allow the products to reach the global market. IE code makes the entry of the international Indian company smoother and opens doors for growth and expansion.

Online IEC registration:

The process to find the IE Code is entirely online and hassle-free with short document submission.

Lifetime Validity:

IE Code is a lifetime registration valid as long as the business exists. Hence, there are no issues with updating, filing, and renewing Import Export Code registration. The IEC registration is valid until the company exists or the registration is not revoked or surrendered..

Reduces illegal goods transportation:

The most basic requirement for the Import-Export code is that you need to provide authentic information. Without giving proper information, IE code cannot be obtained. This criterion makes the transportation of illegal goods impossible.

Availing Several Benefits:

IEC code registration has enormous benefits for importers and exporters. The registered business entities can get help through subsidies from the Customs, Export Promotion Council or other authorities. With LUT filing under GST, the exporters can make exports without paying taxes. If the exports are made with tax payment, the exporter can claim the refunds of the paid tax amount.

Compliances:

Unlike other tax registration, the person carrying import or export does not require to fulfill any specific compliance requirements such as the annual filing or the return filings.

Documents required for IEC Code registration

The list of scanned documents required for IEC Registration and obtaining an IEC certificate is listed as follows:

  • Proof of establishment/incorporation/registration: The following type of Firm needs to submit the establishment/incorporation/registration certificate:Partnership, Registered Society, Trust, HUF, Other
  • Proof of Address: Proof of Address can be any one of the following documents: Sale Deed, Rent agreement, Lease deed, Electricity bill, Telephone landline bill, Mobile, post-paid bill, MoU, Partnership deed
  • Other acceptable documents (for proprietorship only): Aadhar card, Passport, Voter id
  • Note: In case the address proof is not in the Name of the applicant firm, a no objection certificate (NOC) by the firm premises owner in favor of the Firm, along with the address proof, is to be submitted as a single PDF document.
  • Proof of Firm's Bank Account, Canceled Cheque, Bank Certificate
  • User should have an active DSC or Aadhaar of the Firm's member for submission.
  • Active Firm's Bank accounts for entering its details in the Application and making online payment of the application fee.
general questions

Frequently Asked Question.

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  • Q: What is IE Code?

    An Importer -Exporter Code (IEC) is crucial business identification number which mandatory for export from India or Import to India. Unless specifically exempted, any person shall make no export or import without obtaining an IEC.

  • Q: What is the importance of IE Code?

    All importers must mention their IE Code while clearing customs when their goods arrive in India. All exporters must mention their IE Code while exporting their goods from India. Additionally, RBI now requests persons importing or exporting services mention IE Code in foreign remittances in a bank account. Therefore, IE Code is required for anyone involved in import or export in India.

  • Q: Is there a tax levied based on IE Code?

    No. IE Code is not a tax registration. So no tax is levied based on IE Code during import or export of goods or services. However, customs duty may be levied.

  • Q: Who must obtain IE code registration?

    Any person who proposes to import or export goods and services from or to India must obtain IE Code.

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