Import Export Code (IEC).
Fast, Secure, & Legal.
Mandatory for all commercial importers and exporters in India. Let our DGFT experts secure your lifetime-valid IEC certificate in just 1-2 days.
Basic IEC Registration
Perfect for service exporters, dropshippers, and freelancers receiving international wire transfers.
- DGFT Portal Application Filing
- Digital IEC Certificate Issuance
- Linking of PAN with IEC
- Processed in 1-2 Working Days
IEC + AD Code Pack
Mandatory for traders clearing physical goods via seaports/airports and claiming GST refunds.
- Everything in Basic IEC Pack
- AD Code Registration (Customs)
- ICEGATE Portal Registration
- Enables Export Subsidies (RoDTEP)
Why is an IEC Mandatory?
The Import Export Code is your business passport. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
Global Market Access
It is legally impossible to export or import commercial goods without an IEC. It is also required by modern platforms like Amazon Global Selling, Alibaba, and international payment gateways like PayPal/Stripe.
Customs & Port Clearance
When your shipment arrives at a seaport or airport, customs authorities require the IEC code to clear your goods. Without it, your shipments will be seized and heavily penalized.
Government Subsidies (RoDTEP)
IEC registration is the first step to claiming massive export subsidies and incentives from the Export Promotion Council, such as RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products).
Lifetime Validity & Zero Returns
Unlike GST, an IEC does not require monthly or annual return filings. It is valid for a lifetime. You simply need to update your IEC profile once a year (between April and June) on the DGFT portal.
Our Seamless Registration Process
We handle the DGFT portal. You just provide your basic documents.
Step 1: Document Upload
You upload your PAN, Aadhaar, and a cancelled cheque to our secure client vault. We verify the details instantly.
Step 2: DGFT Application Prep
Our experts prepare your application, link it to your PAN, and map your business activities correctly on the Directorate General of Foreign Trade portal.
Step 3: Filing & OTP Verification
We file the final application and trigger an Aadhaar-based OTP or utilize your Digital Signature (DSC) to e-sign the application legally.
Step 4: Certificate Generation
Within 1-2 days, the DGFT approves your application and your digital IEC Certificate is uploaded directly to your ApkaFiling dashboard.
Required Documents
You can securely upload these to your client portal. The IEC is linked directly to your PAN.
PAN Card
Personal PAN for Proprietors. Company PAN for Pvt Ltd/LLP/Partnership.
Aadhaar Card or Passport
Of the proprietor, or the authorized director/partner signing the application.
Bank Proof
A pre-printed cancelled cheque or a Bank Certificate (in the prescribed DGFT format) of the business account.
Business Address Proof
Electricity Bill, Rent Agreement, or Sale Deed of the registered office.
Exporting Services or Digital Products?
If you are exporting services (like IT, consulting) or selling digital goods, you should also apply for a Letter of Undertaking (LUT) under GST. This allows you to export without paying Integrated GST (IGST) upfront.