What is IEC?
- An IEC is a 10-character alpha-numeric number allotted to a person
that is mandatory for undertaking any export/import activities in India. With a view to maintain the unique identity of an entity\ (firm/company/LLP etc.), consequent upon introduction /implementation of GST, IEC will be equal to PAN and will be separately issued by DGFT based on an application.
- Application for obtaining IEC may be filed online in ANF 2A with
applicable fees and submitted with digital signature.
- When an e-IEC is approved by the competent authority, applicant is informed through e-mail that a computer generated e-IEC is available on the DGFT website. By clicking on “Application Status” after having filled and submitted the requisite details in “Online IEC Application” webpage, applicant can view and print his e-IEC.
What are the documents required for IEC application?
The applicant may submit online application with the following details/documents (scanned copies to be submitted/ uploaded) along with the IEC application:
- Digital photograph of the signatory applicant;
- Copy of the PAN card of the business entity in whose name
Import/Export would be done (Applicant individual in case of
Proprietorship firms);
- Cancelled cheque bearing entity’s pre-printed name or Bank
certificate in prescribed format ANF-2A(I)
Other Points
- For modification in IEC, applicants may submit online application through digital signature (Class-II or Class-III), by paying applicable fees and uploading requisite documents, corresponding to the changes sought.
- Detailed guidelines for applying for e-IEC is available at
http://dgft.gov.in/exim/2000/iec_anf/iecanf.htm
No Export/Import without IEC:
- No export or import shall be made by any person without obtaining an IEC number unless specifically exempted.
- Exempt categories and corresponding permanent IEC numbers are
given in Handbook of Procedures.
List of Documents required in fresh e-IEC / Modification of IEC:
