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The first requirement before you start an Import/Export business in India is to obtain an Import & Export Licence . IEC is PAN Based Code issued by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Govt. of India. An IEC Number allotted to an applicant shall be valid for all its branches / divisions / units / factories as indicated on the IEC number. Once the required documents are submitted, the code is generated online. This code can be issued in either your or company’s name and has to be renewed on yearly basis.
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IEC is required for clearance from Custom Authorities. |
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During export shipments. |
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IEC Code is required to transfer the foreign currency directly to the Exporter’s Bank Account. |
| Documents required for IEC registration of Sole proprietorship | |
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Digital Photograph (3x3cms) of the Proprietor. |
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Copy of PAN card of the Proprietor |
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Copy of Passport (first & last page)/Voter’s I-Card/ Driving Licence/UID (Aadhar card) (any one of these). |
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Sale deed in case business premise is self-owned; or Rental/Lease Agreement, in the case the office is rented/ leased; or latest electricity /telephone bill. |
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Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A (I)/Cancelled Cheque bearing preprinted name of the applicant entity and A/C No.. |
| Documents required for IEC registration of Partnership Firm | |
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Digital Photograph (3x3cms) of the Managing Partner. |
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Copy of Passport (first & last page)/Voter’s I-Card /UID (Aadhar Card) /Driving Licence/PAN (any one of these) of the Managing Partner signing the application. |
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Copy of Partnership Deed. |
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Sale deed in case business premise is self-owned; or Rental/Lease Agreement, in case of office is rented/ leased; or latest electricity /telephone bill. |
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Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A (I)/Cancelled Cheque bearing preprinted name of the applicant entity and A/C No. |
| Documents required for IEC registration for Company/LLP | |
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Digital Photograph (3x3cms) of the Designated Partner/Director of the Company signing the application. |
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Copy of PAN card of the applicant entity. |
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Copy of Passport (first & last page)/Voter’s I-Card /UID (Aadhar Card) /Driving Licence/ PAN (any one of these) of the Managing Partner/Director signing the application. |
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Certificate of incorporation as issued by the ROC |
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Sale deed in case business premise is self-owned; or Rental/Lease Agreement, in case of office is rented/ leased; or latest electricity or telephone bill. |
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Bank Certificate as per ANF 2 A(I)/Cancelled Cheque bearing preprinted name of the company/LLP and A/C No. |
| Documents required for IEC registration of Trust | |
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Digital Photograph (3x3cms) of the signatory applicant/Secretary or Chief Executive. |
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Copy of Passport (first & last page)/Voter’s I-Card /UID (Aadhar Card) /Driving Licence/ PAN (any one of these) of the Secretary or Chief Executive/ Managing Trustee signing the application. |
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Sale deed in case business premise is self-owned; or Rental/Lease Agreement, in case of office is rented/ leased; or latest electricity /telephone bill. |
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Registration Certificate of the Society / Copy of the Trust Deed. |
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Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A(I)/Cancelled Cheque bearing preprinted name of the Registered Society or Trust and A/C No. |
| Documents required for IEC registration of HUF | |
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Digital Photograph (3x3cms) of the Karta. |
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Copy of PAN card of the Karta. |
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Copy of Passport (first & last page)/Voter’s I-Card/ UID (Aadhar card)/ Driving Licence (any one of these) of the Karta. |
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Sale deed in case business premise is self-owned or Rental/Lease Agreement, in case the office is rented/ leased or latest electricity /telephone bill. |
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Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A(I)/ Cancelled Cheque bearing pre printed name of the applicant and A/C No. |
IEC is PAN based code issued by DGFT – Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Government of India.
Yes, IEC is same as PAN.
No, there is no need for GST Registration for getting IEC.
Yes, IEC is required for all kind of exports whether goods or services.