IEC Registration
DGFT IEC application support for eligible importers and exporters: Mandatory 10-digit statutory registration issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
Prepare details and documents for the online application: Directly linked with your PAN and bank account for seamless customs clearance, foreign inward remittances, and SEIS/MEIS.
Plan the annual IEC profile update during April–June: Our trade compliance team handles documentation, DSC authorization, and annual DGFT profile updates end-to-end.
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IEC Registration
Planning to import or export from India? Get your Import Export Code (IEC) with our help. We check your documents, prepare the application and handle DGFT filing so you can get started with international trade.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
5 benefits- ✓Check PAN, business address and required IEC documents
- ✓Review bank details and help with DGFT account verification
- ✓Prepare and submit one IEC application on the DGFT portal
- ✓Assist with Aadhaar OTP or digital signature verification
- ✓Share the IEC certificate and government filing acknowledgement
Import Export Code Application and Update Support
Planning import or export activity? TaxQue helps review whether an Import Export Code is required for your transaction and organise the applicant, PAN, address and bank details for the DGFT application. Share the entity type and proposed trade activity before selecting the service.
An IEC is not a substitute for customs, product-specific or other regulatory permissions. Confirm whether the quote covers a new application, modification or annual confirmation. Keep the IEC profile current and review any deactivation or existing-record issue before preparing a fresh application.
What is IEC Registration?
Check the applicant and transaction: Review the entity, PAN and import or export activity, including any applicable exemption.
Prepare consistent DGFT records: Match applicant, business address and bank details to supporting information for the chosen application.
Maintain the IEC profile: Review annual confirmation and changes through the DGFT process; a new application is not the answer to every inactive record.
Check the current official requirement
Forms, fees, due dates and eligibility can change and may differ by entity, state, activity or tax year. We confirm the relevant official instructions and the applicant’s facts before filing. Government fees, taxes, stamp duty, third-party charges and professional fees are identified separately in the engagement.
How to Get Started
Step 01
Scope and eligibility review
Fact collection → applicability check → current-form and deadline confirmation
- 1Identify the entity, activity, location, relevant period and triggering event.
- 2Review eligibility, prior filings/notices, official portal status and the current prescribed form.
Step 02
Prepare and verify
Document review → draft preparation → client approval and authorised signature
- 1Collect and reconcile supporting records with the client’s books, identity and registration details.
- 2Prepare the draft, flag inconsistencies and obtain client confirmation and required approvals/signatures.
Step 03
Submit and track
Authorised filing → acknowledgement → track status and respond to any official query
- 1Submit through the prescribed official portal or authority after authorisation.
- 2Share the acknowledgement, payment proof where applicable and any follow-up or query requiring action.
Documents Required for IEC Registration
Exact documents vary by applicant, transaction and official portal checklist. The list below is a starting point; the current portal checklist and any notice or authority request control.
| Information group | Examples | Preparation note |
|---|---|---|
| Entity / applicant details | Legal name, constitution, PAN or other identifier, address and authorised representative | As applicable; match official records |
| Prior filings and notices | Previous acknowledgements, registrations, orders, notices or portal status | Include complete and current copies |
| Financial / activity records | Books, statements, invoices, payroll, contracts or activity evidence relevant to this service | Period and format depend on the service |
| Approvals and declarations | Board/partner/member resolution, consent, authorisation, declaration or professional report if required | Only where prescribed for the chosen route |
| Payment and signature readiness | Bank/payment proof and valid DSC/e-sign or OTP access, if required | Government fee and professional fee shown separately |
Timelines, Filing Windows and Fees for IEC Registration
Deadline, filing period, government fee and late charge depend on the applicable law, event date, taxpayer/entity category and current notifications. Verify the live requirement on the relevant official portal; any notice deadline takes priority. TaxQue’s preparation time begins after complete records and client approval. Authority processing time is not guaranteed.
| Milestone | What determines it | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Legal deadline | Depends on the applicable Act/Rules, event date, tax period, notice or return category | Confirm the live due date and any extension on the official portal |
| Government charges | May depend on entity type, state, capital, class, period or late filing | Verify the current official fee calculator/schedule before payment |
| Professional service timeline | Starts after complete documents, approvals and client confirmation | Authority review, queries and processing time are outside TaxQue’s control |
| Follow-up / correction | Additional information or a response may be required after submission | Deadlines stated in an official notice take priority |
| Deliverable | Filing acknowledgement and payment evidence, where generated | No approval or sanction is promised |
Applicability and Important Conditions for IEC Registration
Persons/entities undertaking import or export of goods or services where IEC is required, unless an exception applies. Do not rely on a single turnover, employee-count, fee or deadline figure without checking the applicable year, state, activity, entity and current official notification.
Why Choose IEC Registration
Practical support for IEC Registration, with the scope, client inputs, official charges and next steps made clear before filing.
Applicability checked first
We identify the relevant authority, filing route and key facts before preparing the submission.
Documents and draft reviewed
We organise the supplied records, highlight missing or inconsistent information and share the draft for client confirmation.
Filing evidence and next steps
After authorised submission, we share the acknowledgement and explain any follow-up shown by the official portal.
Who May Need IEC Registration
Persons/entities undertaking import or export of goods or services where IEC is required, unless an exception applies.
1Applicability depends on your facts
- Persons/entities undertaking import or export of goods or services where IEC is required, unless an exception applies.
- The relevant entity, activity, state, financial period and filing event must match the current statutory and portal conditions.
- Approval, registration or a favourable decision is made by the competent authority; TaxQue can prepare and assist with the process but cannot guarantee the outcome.
A Clear, Reviewable Process for IEC Registration
A transparent process focused on verified information, reviewable drafts, authorised submission and clear follow-up.
| Service element | TaxQue process | What the client can verify |
|---|---|---|
| Scope clarity | Written list of included work, client inputs, government payments and exclusions | Engagement scope |
| Reviewable preparation | Draft and key assumptions are shared for factual confirmation before submission | Client review |
| Official evidence | Acknowledgement and payment proof are shared when generated by the portal | Filing record |
| Status follow-up | Queries and next steps are explained with the relevant deadline | Authority-controlled outcome |
IEC Registration Service Scope
Preparation and filing support for IEC Registration, subject to the agreed scope and the applicant’s eligibility.
Requirement and deadline review
Identify applicable rules, current forms and any notice-specific or event-based deadline.
Document-led preparation
Prepare from verified client data and flag items needing clarification or professional review.
Authorised filing support
Coordinate client approval, submission, acknowledgement and follow-up steps within the agreed scope.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about IEC Registration
An Import Export Code (IEC) is a mandatory 10-digit identification number issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry. It is legally compulsory for any individual, business, or company importing goods into India (to clear customs) or exporting goods and commercial services out of India.
Yes! Under the Foreign Trade Policy, service exporters (IT developers, consultants, marketing agencies) need an IEC to claim export incentives, obtain Foreign Inward Remittance Certificates (FIRC), and claim export benefits under schemes like Service Exports from India (SEIS) and RoDTEP.
We usually draft, verify bank details and submit your e-IEC application on the DGFT portal within the same business day; the electronic IEC is issued by DGFT, often soon after a successful submission, though processing time can vary.
Under DGFT Notification No. 58/2015-2020, every IEC holder must mandatorily update and confirm their IEC details electronically on the DGFT portal every year between 1st April and 30th June (even if there are zero changes). If not updated by 30th June, the DGFT automatically deactivates your IEC, halting all customs import/export shipments. TaxQue manages your annual IEC renewal.
Your application is handled by our dedicated Foreign Trade & Customs Compliance Team. We verify your PAN-Aadhaar linking, bank account pre-validation, and draft the application on the DGFT portal.
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