IMPORTER EXPORTER CODE (IEC) is a ten digit number granted by Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to any bonafide person / company for carrying out import/export in India. Businesses engaged in importing and exporting goods must have an Importer Exporter Code (IEC). Without one, you cannot import or export.

Required Documents

Digital signature certificate of the applicant for digitally signing the forms through online.

Self-certified copy of Permanent Account Number (PAN) issued by income Tax Authorities for the applicant.

Soft copy passport size photographs of the applicant.

Bank Certificate from the bank on Bank letter head /cancelled cheque leaf of current account.

GST clubs almost all indirect taxes together that are levied by central and State Governments.