Importer Exporter Code your licence to trade across borders.
Procurement of Import Export Code (IEC) from the DGFT — mandatory for any business importing or exporting goods or services — with application filing, DGFT portal setup, and post-registration guidance on foreign trade compliance.
Contact UsThe Import Export Code (IEC) is a ten-digit alphanumeric code issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992. No person or entity can import or export goods from India without an IEC — it is the foundational licence for international trade. Banks require IEC for processing foreign trade remittances, customs authorities require it for clearing goods at ports and airports, and DGFT schemes — export incentives, advance authorisations, and duty drawback — are accessible only to IEC holders.
IEC registration is a straightforward online process on the DGFT portal — but it requires accurate details, correct bank account linking, and DSC authentication. Errors in the IEC application can delay customs clearances and foreign remittances. The IEC must also be updated periodically — DGFT mandates annual IEC updation, and failure to update results in deactivation of the code.
At Beyonte Compliances, we handle IEC registration for proprietorships, partnership firms, LLPs, companies, trusts, and HUFs — completing the application on the DGFT portal, arranging DSC authentication, and advising on the post-registration compliance obligations including annual IEC updation, the DGFT scheme benefits available to the business, and RBI reporting requirements for foreign trade transactions.
What Our Importer Exporter Code Service Covers
IEC Application Filing
Preparation and filing of the IEC application on the DGFT portal — with the correct entity details, PAN, bank account, and DSC authentication — to obtain the ten-digit IEC.
DGFT Portal Setup
Setting up the entity's account on the DGFT portal (dgft.gov.in) — including registration, DSC linking, and profile completion — required before the IEC application can be filed.
IEC Certificate
Obtaining the e-IEC certificate from the DGFT — issued digitally within a few working days of a successful application — and sharing it with the business for use in customs and banking transactions.
Annual IEC Updation
Filing the mandatory annual IEC updation on the DGFT portal — confirming that the entity details, bank account, and contact information are current — to prevent deactivation of the IEC.
IEC Modification
Updating the IEC for changes in the entity — change of address, bank account, authorised signatory, or business name — on the DGFT portal.
DGFT Export Scheme Guidance
Guidance on DGFT export incentive schemes available to IEC holders — Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP), Advance Authorisation, Duty Drawback, and Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG).
RBI Reporting for Trade Transactions
Guidance on the RBI reporting requirements for import and export transactions — including Form A1 for import payments, FIRA for export receipts, and the EDPMS and IDPMS monitoring systems.
GST on Exports & Refund Guidance
Advising on GST treatment of exports — zero-rated supply, refund of input tax credit, and the LUT mechanism for exporting without payment of GST.
Our Process
Entity & Bank Account Review
Confirming the entity details and bank account to be linked to the IEC — ensuring the account is in the name of the entity and is active for foreign trade transactions.
DGFT Portal Account Setup
Creating the entity's DGFT portal account and linking the DSC — required before the IEC application can be filed.
IEC Application Filing
Completing and submitting the IEC application on the DGFT portal — with PAN-based auto-population and DSC authentication.
IEC Certificate Receipt
Receiving the e-IEC certificate — typically within 1–3 working days of a successful application — and sharing it with the business.
Post-Registration Guidance
Advising on annual updation, DGFT scheme eligibility, customs documentation, and RBI reporting requirements for trade transactions.
Why It Matters
Frequently Asked Questions
Get your IEC — and open your business to the world.
Talk to our team about IEC registration and DGFT scheme access for your import or export business.