An Import Export Code (IEC) is a 10-digit business identification number issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), mandatory for any business or individual looking to import or export goods and services from India. Without an IEC, customs authorities will not clear your shipments, and banks will not process your international payments for trade purposes.
Who needs it: businesses starting an import/export venture, e-commerce sellers exporting internationally, and service providers receiving foreign remittances that require IEC for compliance. It is not required for personal-use imports/exports or goods exempted by the DGFT.
The IEC application on the DGFT portal is quick when these documents are ready, with certificates typically issued within 1-2 working days.
Answers to the questions we hear most often about IEC registration in Delhi NCR.
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