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Rs.3,999/- (inclusive of all Cost & fees)

(Importer Exporter Code Registration | DSC of Applicant)

– IEC code in 5 working days
– Only 4 Documents Required and Fully Online

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How does it work?

  • Step 1

    Drop us a line to say Hi.

  • Step 2

    Clerk® IEC Advisor will get in touch with you.

  • Step 3

    Clerk® will prepare the draft application.

  • Step 4

    Confirm if all the details are correct.

  • Step 5

    Clerk® will file your Importer Exporter Code Application.

Know the Basics

Importer Exporter Code 101

When IEC is not required

Documents Required

Prerequisite

Compliance under IEC

Time and Cost

What is a Importer Exporter Code or License?

Importer Exporter Code (IEC) or Import Export License is the 10 digit code issued by DGFT office in India. IEC code registration is mandatory for every exporter importer to do the business of import export legitimately.

How to register Import Export Code (IEC)?

Import Export Code (IEC) is mandatory for all exporters and importer in India as per the Foreign Trade Policy. All the registration steps has been broadly categorized under three sub heads:

#Apply for DSC: The IEC registration process is completely online and hence needs to be signed by a digital Signature (DSC). DSC is a tool which is used to sign on computers.

#Fill online Application & Upload Doc: After applying for DSC, one must fill the application and upload the documents properly to avoid any mistake. A small mistake will also leads to rejection of application.

#Upload and Follow Up: Once application is filed properly and submitted then you must follow up in case IEC is not issued within time limit.

Cases in which Import Export Code is not mandatory

To start an import/ export business in India, the first thing is to obtain an IEC or Import Export License. An IEC is necessary for importing and exporting of goods.

  • In case the import/export is of services or technology, IEC is required in only limited circumstances, when import/export is in ‘specified services’ or ‘specified technologies’, i.e. services or technologies in which international trade is restricted by Government of India as they pertain to national security, such as dealing in nuclear weapons, automatic guns ext.
  • Import Export Code is also not necessary to be taken if the goods imported or exported is for personal use and not to be used for commercial purpose.
  • Import / Export done by Government of India Ministries and Departments, Notified Charitable organizations also not required to have Import Export Code.

Documents Required for Importer Exporter Code Registration

For Individuals / Proprietorship

  • PAN Card
  • Aadhar Card / Voter ID / Passport / DL
  • Cancelled Cheque of Current Account
  • Passport Size Photo

For Company / LLP / Partnership

  • Pan Card of Company
  • Pan Card of Director / Authorized Person
  • Aadhar Card / Voter ID / Passport / DL of Director / Authorized Person
  • Passport Size Photo
  • Cancelled Cheque of Current Account

Prerequisite for Importer Exporter Code Registration

One core requirement for IEC code in India is that your business name should be printed on the copy of cancelled cheque. If it is not printed then your application will be likely to be rejected.

IEC code can be applied on savings bank account, however it is recommended to have current account.

Compliance under Importer Exporter Code

No Returns

No monthly or annual returns or filing requirements if you register for the Importer Exporter Code

Lifetime Validity

Importer Exporter code is the one time formality. To be a eligible for the Importer Exporter code, you just need to apply for it once.

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RCMC Registration for Exports of Goods & Services

RCMC is Registration cum membership certificate with the export promotional council (EPC) or commodities Board of India. It is a mandatory registration requirement as per Foreign Trade Policy of India to claim any export benefit in India. RCMC stands for Registration cum Mandatory Certificate (RCMC)

Apply for RCMC Online

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RCMC Registration Advantages:

  • Claiming Export Benefits under MEIS and SEIS schemes.
  • Helps in getting International Markets reach and Connections.
  • RCMC helps in getting research reports on product in different markets.
  • Benefits given by Export Promotion Council to promote the Exports from the country.
  • Most common EPCs are CAPEXIL, APEDA, ESC, PLEXCONCIL HEPC, Handicrafts Export Promotion Council.
  • RCMC can only be obtained after getting the Import Export Code from the DGFT.

Prerequisite

  • Class II digital Certificate for signing

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