1-2 days (online)
Free (since 2020)
Any business entity (proprietorship, partnership, company)
Businesses engaged in import or export of goods/services
Go to dgft.gov.in and register.
Complete ANF 2A form online.
Submit PAN, Aadhaar, bank certificate, and cancelled cheque.
Sign application with DSC (Digital Signature Certificate).
DGFT verifies documents (usually within 1-2 days).
Get 10-digit IEC number (same as PAN) via email.
To update your Import Export Code (IEC) details or modify registration information, visit the official government portal with the required documents and submit a change request.
Go to https://dgft.gov.in and log in to your account.
Find the section for "Profile Update", "Amendment", or "Change Request" for your Import Export Code (IEC).
Choose the specific fields (e.g., address, mobile, business details) that need to be changed.
Provide scanned copies of documents that support the requested changes.
Submit the form and save the acknowledgment or reference number for future follow-up.
Your Import Export Code (IEC) certificate or details can be downloaded directly from the official government portal in PDF format for your records.
Visit https://dgft.gov.in and log in with your registered credentials.
Find the section showing your Import Export Code (IEC) details.
Click "Download Certificate", "Print", or "Export PDF" to get a copy of your registration.
Save the downloaded PDF for submitting to banks, partners, or government agencies.
You can check the status of your Import Export Code (IEC) application or any pending requests by logging into the official portal and viewing your application history.
Visit https://dgft.gov.in and sign in with your credentials.
Navigate to "My Applications", "Track Application", or a similar section.
Locate your recent application using the application number or date.
Check whether your application is approved, rejected, or pending additional documents.
Yes, IEC is mandatory for most import/export transactions.
IEC is valid for lifetime, no renewal needed.
Yes, once issued, you can start import/export immediately.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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