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IEC Code

4 Points You Must Know About IEC Code

1. Lifetime Validity of IEC code :

The IEC number has lifelong validity.

2. PAN-based:

IEC code is a 10-digit code based on a PAN number.

3. No Return Filing:

Like PAN, you need not file any return only because you have been allotted this code.

4. Government Fee:

The government application fee for the IEC number is just Rs.500.

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FAQ`s About IEC Code

1. What is the import-export code?

The import-export code or IEC code is required to start an import or export business. Moreover, it is a PAN-based 10-digit code. Further, this code has lifetime validity, and no return or compliance is needed to maintain this code.

2. What are the documents required for import-export
Code?

For IEC Code Registration, the following documents are required:
1. PAN Card.
2. Voter id or Aadhar card or passport copy.
3. Cancel cheque copy of bank account.
4. Address proof such as a Copy of the Rent Agreement or Electricity Bill Copy of the premise.
5. Digital Photograph

3. What are import export code registration fees?

The fee for import export code registration is Rs.500 only.

4. How to do import-export code registration?

To do the import-export code registration, we need to perform the following steps:
1: Visit the website www.dgft.gov.in
2: Then go to the “Services” tab> Dropdown menu> “IEC” tab> select “Online IEC Application”.
3: Enter the PAN number of the applicant and then click the “Search” button.
4: A new page will open. Fill in all the required self-explanatory details and proceed by doing OTP validation.
5: Upload the scanned copy of the required documents.
6: Make an online payment of Rs.500
7: After this, check the application under Preview made and take a printout.
8: Now click the final submission button.