IEC Registration
Get your Import Export Code registration prepared with proper PAN validation, DGFT profile setup, business detail review, bank account verification, document readiness and IEC certificate download support.
Get your import-export code before shipment, customs and marketplace opportunities are delayed.
IEC registration helps your business start import, export, international payments, customs clearance, global marketplace selling and trade documentation with the correct DGFT-linked identity.
What we review before filing your IEC registration
IEC registration should match your PAN, business constitution, registered address, bank details, email/mobile, DGFT profile and intended import-export activity.
Give your business official permission for import-export transactions.
IEC is a key business code for importers and exporters in India. It is commonly required for customs clearance, international trade, export incentives, foreign remittances, global B2B transactions and marketplace export opportunities.
Import Export Identity
Create an official import-export identity linked to your PAN and business details.
Customs & Shipment Support
Useful for import/export shipments, customs processes and trade documentation.
Bank & Remittance Use
Helpful for export proceeds, import payments and foreign trade banking requirements.
E-commerce Export Support
Useful for global marketplace sellers and businesses expanding outside India.
DGFT Profile Alignment
Keep PAN, entity, contact, address and bank details aligned with DGFT records.
Modification Guidance
Update wrong address, contact, bank or business details where required.
Documents needed for IEC Registration.
IEC registration is document-light, but PAN, business details, authorised person information and bank details must be entered accurately for DGFT validation.
Business Details
- Business name and constitution
- Business address and state
- Entity PAN or proprietor PAN
- Nature of business activity
- Email ID and mobile number
Owner & Identity Details
- Aadhaar/PAN of proprietor or authorised person
- Director/partner/proprietor details
- Authorised signatory information
- Mobile number for OTP
- Digital signature if applicable
Bank & Supporting Details
- Cancelled cheque or bank certificate
- Bank account number and IFSC
- Address proof where required
- Incorporation/LLP/firm documents if applicable
- GST details if available
How CompanyJi prepares your IEC Registration.
We focus on clean data, correct PAN mapping, DGFT profile readiness, bank detail accuracy and certificate usability for import-export activity.
Eligibility Review
We check your entity type, PAN, address, authorised person and import-export requirement.
Data Checklist
We collect PAN, business details, mobile, email, bank and supporting information.
DGFT Profile
We support DGFT profile setup, login readiness and business detail mapping.
IEC Filing
We support application filing, OTP validation, document upload and final submission.
Certificate & Guidance
We help with IEC certificate download, usage, modification and export-readiness guidance.
IEC vs GST vs MSME vs GeM.
Each registration has a different purpose. IEC enables import-export activity, GST handles tax compliance, MSME gives enterprise recognition and GeM enables government marketplace selling.
IEC Registration FAQs
Category-wise answers covering eligibility, documents, PAN, DGFT portal, bank details, import-export use, modification, annual update, cancellation and common filing mistakes.
Basics
Practical answers for IEC registration.
IEC stands for Import Export Code. It is a key registration used by businesses for import and export transactions in India.
IEC is generally required for commercial import-export activities, customs clearance and international trade banking transactions.
IEC is issued through the DGFT system and linked with the applicant’s PAN and business details.
IEC is a trade identification code for import-export transactions. Product-specific licences or permissions may still be required separately.
Yes. IEC may be useful for service exporters, foreign remittances and export documentation depending on business requirements.
Eligibility
Who can get IEC registration.
Yes. A proprietor can apply using proprietor PAN, business details, bank details and authorised contact information.
Yes. A private limited company can apply using company PAN, authorised person details and bank information.
Yes. LLPs can apply with LLP PAN, registered details, bank details and authorised partner information.
GST may be relevant depending on business activity, but IEC is primarily linked with PAN and DGFT profile details.
IEC may be applied based on PAN and business purpose. The correct applicant category should be reviewed before filing.
Documents
Details commonly needed for registration.
PAN, business details, address, mobile, email, bank details, cancelled cheque or bank certificate and entity documents may be needed.
Yes. IEC is PAN-based, so correct PAN details are important.
A cancelled cheque or bank certificate is commonly used to verify bank account details for IEC filing.
For companies and LLPs, incorporation or registration documents should be available for correct filing and verification.
Digital signature may be useful or required in certain DGFT processes. The filing method should be checked before submission.
Process
How IEC registration is completed.
IEC is filed online through DGFT with PAN, business details, bank information, authorised person details and required documents.
If PAN, bank details, OTP access and documents are ready, IEC registration can usually be completed quickly. Mismatches can delay it.
Yes. CompanyJi can review documents, prepare DGFT details, support filing and guide certificate usage.
Yes. Once issued, the IEC certificate can be downloaded through the relevant DGFT account or certificate access process.
A valid business address should be provided. Address details should match business records and supporting documents where required.
Import Export
Trade use and business purpose.
Yes. IEC can generally be used for both import and export transactions by the same business.
IEC is commonly useful for e-commerce exporters and global marketplace sellers handling cross-border trade.
No. Some goods may require separate licences, approvals or restrictions under import-export policy.
Yes. IEC can be useful for service export documentation and foreign remittance-related business requirements.
IEC is generally required for commercial customs clearance and trade-related documentation.
Banking
Bank, remittance and payment use.
Bank details help verify the business account used for import-export transactions and foreign trade payments.
The correct account type depends on applicant category and bank documentation. Business accounts are generally preferred for commercial trade.
Banks may require IEC details for export proceeds and foreign trade documentation depending on transaction type.
Yes. Bank details may be updated through the IEC modification process where required.
Yes. Name and entity details should match PAN, bank and business records to avoid verification issues.
Updates
Modification and certificate changes.
Yes. Certain business details, address, contact and bank information can be modified through the prescribed process.
Address can be updated where required, but it should align with business and statutory records.
Mobile and email changes may be possible through DGFT profile or IEC modification depending on access and verification.
IEC may be surrendered or cancelled if the business no longer requires import-export code, subject to process and record status.
IEC holders should keep details updated as per DGFT requirements. Non-updated records can create operational issues.
Compliance
Post-registration duties.
Download the certificate, keep DGFT login details safe, update records when changed and use IEC correctly for trade transactions.
Yes. PAN, entity name, address, bank and GST details should remain consistent where applicable.
No. IEC is one important code, but invoices, shipping bills, bills of entry and other trade documents may still be required.
IEC records should be kept updated as per DGFT requirements to avoid avoidable operational issues.
Yes. Product-specific restrictions, licences and import-export policy conditions must be checked separately before trade.
Mistakes
Common IEC filing mistakes.
The biggest mistake is entering wrong PAN, bank details, address, email/mobile or authorised person details.
Yes. Wrong bank details can create verification, payment, remittance and future modification issues.
IEC is PAN-based, so duplicate or inconsistent records can create DGFT and trade documentation issues.
Yes. Business name should match PAN, bank and statutory records to avoid mismatch and verification problems.
Yes. Wrong email or mobile can create OTP, login, certificate download and future update problems.
Make your business import-export ready with IEC registration.
Before customs clearance, foreign payments, export orders, marketplace onboarding or bank documentation creates delays, make sure your IEC registration, DGFT profile, PAN, bank and business details are properly aligned. CompanyJi helps you complete it cleanly.