Import Export Code (IEC)
The DGFT code you must hold before importing or exporting goods or services from India.
What is included
- Application preparation and DGFT filing
- IEC certificate delivered to your vault
- Guidance on the annual update requirement
Documents you will need
For the business
FAQs
Does an IEC expire?
It does not expire, but it must be updated electronically every year between April and June even if nothing has changed. An IEC not updated is deactivated.
Do I need an IEC to export services?
For most service exports an IEC is required to receive payment through banking channels and to claim export benefits, though there are limited exemptions.
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