Which documents are needed for an IEC application?

Prepare the applicant’s PAN, DGFT-accepted business-address evidence and a cancelled cheque with the entity’s pre-printed name or a prescribed bank certificate. Constitution and authorisation records depend on the entity. Owner consent may be needed when address evidence is not in the firm’s name.

Does my PAN automatically mean that an IEC has been issued?

No. The IEC identifier is linked to PAN, but the applicant must complete the applicable DGFT application and obtain the issued IEC. Check an existing record before making a new application.

Does every exporter of services need an IEC?

IEC applicability for services depends on the activity and whether Foreign Trade Policy benefits or other specific provisions apply. Have the intended transaction reviewed before assuming that the same rule applies to all service exports.

Does an IEC permit trade in every product?

No. Restricted goods, product standards, sector permissions and other import/export requirements need separate checks. An IEC does not replace those permissions.

Can an existing IEC be updated?

Provide the existing IEC, current profile and the change required. Profile updates, annual confirmation requirements or status issues should be reviewed under the relevant DGFT process and agreed scope.

Are customs registrations and bank-code work included?

Only if the quotation expressly lists those services. IEC support should identify the entity, application or update work, professional fee and applicable official charges.

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Documents Required for Import Export Code

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PAN Card

Business Bank Proof

Office Occupancy Proof

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Import Export Code

For businesses seeking an Import Export Code (IEC) from DGFT.

₹1,899

Professional Fee + 18% GST (₹342)

New IEC government fee: ₹500; professional fee + applicable tax

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GST (18% on Professional Fee):₹342

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Required documents for Import Export Code

Prepare the records relevant to your case. The final checklist depends on your application, jurisdiction and agreed scope. Keep authentication codes and passwords private.

Documents and information to prepare

PAN and legal details of the IEC applicant.
Business-address proof accepted by DGFT.
Cancelled cheque with the entity’s pre-printed name or a prescribed bank certificate.
Proprietor/partner/director and authorised-applicant details.

Only if applicable to your case

Owner NOC with address evidence if the address document is not in the applicant firm’s name.
Establishment, incorporation or registration records relevant to the legal form.
Authorisation to apply on behalf of the entity.
Existing IEC and correspondence for an amendment, status issue or update. Applicant completes signing/authentication through the official process.

01 / Understand the service

Prepare your business for its IEC application.

An Import Export Code is issued through the DGFT application process for the relevant entity. The preparation brings together its PAN, bank account, business address and authorised-person details. Product restrictions, customs requirements and other trade permissions remain separate questions.

A business planning goods trade or reviewing whether its service exports and policy benefits require an IEC can start with an applicability check. Existing, inactive or suspended records need a status-specific review.

A clear start

Understand the route, prepare the right information and agree the deliverables before work begins. The sections below explain what to expect at each stage.

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Required documents for Import Export Code

Documents and information to prepare

Only if applicable to your case

Prepare your business for its IEC application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Make the next decision with greater clarity.

Consistent entity records

A traceable DGFT application

A clearer trade checklist

The information that shapes your service.

Entity and PAN

Bank and address evidence

Trade and current status

Know what is included at each stage.

Application-route review

Evidence and filing support

Outcome and record handover

One entity identity. A separate review of what you trade.

PAN and issued IEC

Bank evidence

Trade permissions

From your first brief to the final record.

Trade brief

Status review

Core-record check

Application approval

Authentication and filing

Outcome handover

A realistic schedule starts with readiness.

Preparation

Your review

External stages

See the scope behind the fee.

Professional work

Official or third-party amounts

Additional scope

A handover you can keep and refer to.

Application trail

IEC record

Follow-up checklist

Keep the next responsibilities in view.

Maintain the profile

Check products before shipping

Coordinate the trading setup

Choose the scope that matches your situation.

New IEC

Profile update

Status or complex trade review

Resolve the issues that can interrupt progress.

Duplicate or wrong-entity application

Bank-name mismatch

Treating IEC as a complete export licence

Clarity at the points where your input matters.

A clear starting brief

An agreed working scope

Review before the next action

Other work you may want to consider.

GST Registration

Contract Drafting and Review

Bookkeeping and Accounting

Bring the right questions to the first discussion.