IEC Registration - Regalwhiz

This IEC is a 10 digit code which is required for every import and export business in India. It is issued on the basis of Pan of an entity.
This IEC is necessary in case a person wants to expand his or her business internationally by selling and importing to other countries and from other countries respectively.
This IEC is mandatory without this no one could indulge in trade i.e. export and import. IEC is issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). This code is required by importers to clear customs and shipment.
There are various situations where IEC is required. When an importer has to clear his shipment from the custom, the customs needs it; when an importer sends money abroad through bank the bank needs it; when an exporter has to send his shipment then it is needed by the customs port; when an exporter receives money in foreign currency directly into bank account then it is needed.

Pan card of the company (no need in case of sole proprietor)
Applicant’s PAN and Aadhaar card, driving license, voter id
Incorporation certificate partnership deed
Address proof of the company or location (electricity bill, rental agreement or sale deed)
Banker certificate or copy of cancelled cheque of the account in the name of the company.

Go to DGFT Website
Click service tab –> online IEC Application
Enter PAN details
One time password will be generated
Fill the entity details, branch details, director or partner details
Upload the scanned copy of documents
Payment to be made online and an E-com number will be displayed. Then click submit and generate IEC Certificate.

Helps in expansion of business to global level by adding e – commerce operations to venture.
Fulfills obligation of import – export business
There is no need for renewal the business entity could use import – export code registration for lifetime.