Import Export Code
Import Export Code (IEC or IE Code) is mandatory for carrying out import/export business. IE Code is issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and it will be the same as that of the PAN of the applicant. There will not be any new number for carrying out import or export transactions. IEC is necessary for availing benefits offered to the exporters.
What are the documents required for applying Import Export Code (IEC)
For Proprietorship
- Photo of the proprietor
- PAN Card of the proprietor
- Cancelled Cheque Leaf or Bank Certificate
For Partnership/Limited Liability Partnership
- Digital Photograph of Managing Partner / Designated Partner
- PAN card of Firm
- Cancelled Cheque leaf of firm or Bank Certificate
For Company
- Digital Photograph of Managing Director / Director
- PAN card of Company
- Cancelled Cheque leaf of company or Bank Certificate
For Registered Society / Trust
- Digital Photograph of Secretary / Managing Director
- PAN card of Society / Trust
- Cancelled Cheque leaf of firm or Bank Certificate
Is there any filing required in relation with IE Code
No, IE Code doesn’t requires filing of any returns or forms periodically
What is the validity of IE Code
IE Code has lifetime validity. It do not require renewals
Do we need to intimate any changes on the details furnished on the application
Yes, any change in the details furnished in the application should be intimated to DGFT.
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