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Start Importing or Exporting - Legal Registration Required
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IEC is Import Export Code issued by government. If you buy goods from another country or sell Indian goods abroad, you need IEC. Without it, customs won't clear your shipments.
Best part: Only ₹500 government fee one-time. No annual fee. IEC is valid forever - lifetime validity. You just need annual update between April and June every year to keep it active.
Whether you export textiles or import machinery, IEC is your business passport to international trade. We get it registered in 2-3 days on DGFT portal.
If customs catches you importing or exporting without IEC, your goods will be held at the port. You could face fines, and your shipment can be confiscated. For exporters and importers, even a one-day delay at customs can mean lost orders and broken client trust.
IEC has lifetime validity with no expiry date. But there is one catch: you must file an annual update on the DGFT portal between April and June every year. Miss this, and your IEC becomes inactive. You cannot clear any shipment with an inactive IEC. The good news is that the annual update is free and takes about 5 minutes.
The IEC process is fully online through the official DGFT portal at dgft.gov.in and works the same across India. Wherever your business is located, the application, fees, and timeline are identical. India has a strong export sector, especially in textiles, sports goods, and agricultural products. If you plan to sell outside India, IEC is the first step.
₹1,499
Government fee: ₹500 (one-time only)
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₹1,499
Government fee: ₹500 (one-time only)
Fill the form or WhatsApp us
Business Registration Certificate
GST certificate, PAN, or company registration
Owner/Director Identity Proof
Aadhaar, PAN, or Passport
Address Proof
Utility bill, rent agreement, or property proof
Bank Account Details
Bank name, account number, branch IFSC code
Filled IEC Application
We fill and provide - you sign
You give us GST, identity, address proof, and bank details.
1 dayWe fill IEC application form with your business details on DGFT portal.
1 dayDGFT verifies your business and approves application.
1 dayYou get 10-digit IEC number to use in all import-export business.
Immediate after approvalOne-time cost only. No annual renewal fee. Just annual update (free) to keep active.
2-3 working days
From submission to IEC number in hand. Super fast because online portal is automated.
2-3 days. We know DGFT portal inside-out. Zero delays.
₹500 once, then free forever. Only annual update needed.
Every April-June, remind and help you update IEC. Keep business flowing.
If you need both, we handle both. Linked properly on government system.
Importing manufacturing equipment from Germany. IEC process seemed complicated. Quorum explained simply. Got approval in 3 days. Now importing smoothly with clear documentation.
Rajinder Kumar
Machinery Importer, Delhi
Yes. Without IEC, customs will not clear your shipment. It's mandatory.
Between April-June yearly, you must update IEC on DGFT portal. Takes 5 minutes online. We remind and help.
Buying goods for personal use doesn't need IEC. But any business import-export needs it.
Yes. Individuals, companies, partnerships, all can get IEC. Just need GST or business registration.
Usually yes if you are a business. GST is for tax, IEC is for import-export. Different purposes.
IEC becomes inactive. Customs won't clear shipment. Update it and it reactivates.
Yes. Just update on DGFT portal. We help with process.
Lifetime. Never expires as long as you do annual update between April-June.
Customs will hold your goods at the port. You may face fines, and the shipment can be confiscated. Getting IEC before your first shipment saves you from these problems.
Yes, 100% online on the DGFT portal (dgft.gov.in). No office visit needed. We handle the full application from our end. You just share documents on WhatsApp.
₹500 one-time. No annual fee after that. The annual update between April and June is completely free.
Yes. IEC is issued by DGFT (central government). The ₹500 fee and process are identical from any state in India.
No. The DGFT portal handles everything online. No physical visit to any office. Exporters and importers across India get the same online process.
IEC is the primary requirement. But depending on your product, you may also need GST registration, product-specific export permits, or quality certifications. We guide you on what's needed for your specific goods.
DGFT stands for Directorate General of Foreign Trade. It's the government body that issues IEC and manages India's import-export policies. All IEC applications go through their online portal at dgft.gov.in.
Yes, completely free on the DGFT portal. You just confirm your business details are still correct. We charge ₹499 if you want us to handle it for you.
Yes. One IEC covers all products you import or export. You don't need separate codes for different goods. Whether you export textiles and also import machinery, one IEC is enough.
Your shipments will be stuck at customs until you reactivate it. Reactivation is simple. Just file the annual update on the DGFT portal. We can do it for you the same day.
Yes. We file the pending annual update on the DGFT portal and reactivate your IEC. Usually done within 1 working day. Call or WhatsApp us with your IEC number.
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