{"id":113,"date":"2023-08-01T06:44:35","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T06:44:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onpoint.in\/News\/?p=113"},"modified":"2025-07-15T07:12:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T07:12:43","slug":"documents-required-for-iec-code-import-export-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onpoint.in\/news\/documents-required-for-iec-code-import-export-code\/","title":{"rendered":"Documents Required for IEC Code (Import Export Code)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"674\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/onpoint.in\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Documents-Required-for-IEC-Code.jpg\" alt=\"IEC Code\" class=\"wp-image-114\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is IEC code?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IEC code stands for Import Export Code. It is a ten digit license code required by companies or individuals to begin an&nbsp;import-export business in India. It is also necessary for availing benefits under schemes like MEIS and SEIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The DGFT (<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20230508093657\/http:\/dgft.gov.in\/\">Director General of Foreign Trade<\/a>), Department of Commerce, Government of India provides applicants with this code after a thorough analysis of their application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How To Apply For IEC code?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are specific regulations laid down by the government of India that need to be followed and furnishing the correct documents is one of them. Here is a brief run through of documents required along with the&nbsp;IEC application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, download the IEC application form online from the DGFT website. The application form should be ANF 2A. You can also fill out the form online now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will require the following list of documents alongside the form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current Bank Account Details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-attested copy of the PAN (permanent account number ) card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banker\u2019s Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two copies of the passport size photograph of the applicant that is duly attested by the banker of the applicant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Covering letter on the letterhead of the applicant\u2019s company to request for the issue of new&nbsp;IEC certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These documents will help to justify your identity as an individual or a private limited company to get the IEC code without much hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, submit the form and above-listed documents with an application fee of Rs. 250 \/-.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When applying online, upload the scanned copies of all documents and make an electronic (online) payment for the application fee to DGFT.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whereas, in the offline application, submit a demand draft of Rs. 250\/-, payable to the Regional Office of DGFT. Following which, send the certificate and receipt of the demand draft along with copies of documents in person to the nearest DGFT office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, attach a self-addressed envelope along with Rs.25\/- postal stamp for delivery of the IEC certificate through registered post or challan\/DD of Rs.100\/- for speed post. The physical application should reach the DGFT office within 15 days of the online submission of the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is IEC code? IEC code stands for Import Export Code. 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