An Importer -Exporter Code (IEC) is a key business identification number which mandatory for export from India or Import to India. No export or import shall be made by any person without obtaining an IEC unless specifically exempted.
How can I get IEC number?
Steps Involved in IEC (Import/Export Code) Registration
- Step 1: Application Form. First, you need to prepare an application form in the specified format – Aayaat Niryaat Form ANF-2A format and file it with the respective Regional office of DGFT.
- Step 2: Documents.
- Step 3: Filing Application.
- Step 4: IEC Code.
Is IEC and PAN number same?
Henceforth (with the implementation of GST), PAN of an entity will be used for the purpose of IEC, that is IEC will be issued by DGFT with the difference that it will be alpha numeric (instead of 10 digit numeric at present) and will be same as PAN of an entity.
How can I get IEC code from PAN number?
The facility to check status of Import Export Code(IEC) application can be accessed from DGFT website using Online Application → IEC → Know your IEC Status or directly from PAN Number and first three letters of Firm Name can be entered to check the status.
What does IEC status 9 mean?
9 and in front of that no.9 means according to them is for AMENDMENT .but i never made any amendment please help me out on this. RAMESH KUMAR VERMA. RAMESH KUMAR VERMA (Expert) 15 March 2012 before any reply provide your IEC CODE NO. IN 10 DIGIT alongwith company name.
Can PAN be used as IEC?
Now PAN can be used as Importer Exporter Code with the introduction of GST: DGFT. New Delhi, June 14 (KNN) In a move that would improve ease of doing business in the country, Commerce Ministry has allowed using PAN as Importer Exporter Code (IEC) with the introduction of Goods & Services Tax (GST).
How do I check my IEC certificate?
Applicants can check their import-export code application status through the DGFT website. From the homepage, users should click on the IEC tab, and then the Know your IEC Status option to check the status of their import-export code.
What is the IEC code number in India?
IEC (importer Exporter Code) number is a 10 digit code number given to an exporter or importer by the regional office of the Director general of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Department of Commerce, Government of India.
Can a person export something without an IEC number?
No person or entity is allowed to export or import any article/ goods/ services etc. without having an Import Export Code (IEC) Number. The validity of the Import Export Code is for lifetime and it is valid for all the branches or factories of the importer/exporter.
What do you need to know about IEC?
What is IEC? An IEC is a 10-character alpha-numeric number allotted to a person that is mandatory for undertaking any export/import activities.
How can I get an IEC code online?
The person applying for IEC Code online shall get himself registered in one of the many form of business, for instance: Cooperative Society Registration, etc. In simple language, there should be a legally registered entity depending upon the requirement of the applicant who is getting the registration.
