Import Export Code (IE Code) Registration, Pan India
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Importer Exporter Code
Import Export (IE) Code is a registration required for persons importing or exporting goods and services from India. IE Code is issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Government of India. IE Code application must be made to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade along with the necessary supporting documents. Once, the application is submitted, DGFT will issue the IE Code for the entity in 15 - 20 working days or less.
Applying for IE Code
Para 2.08 of the Handbook of Procedure contains provisions relating to the application for IE Code. Vide public notice no. 27/2015-2020 dated 8th August 2018, the said para under-went an amended and the provisions of the amended para as applicable with regard to the application for IEC is provided hereunder
1. Exporters/importers shall file an online application in form ANF 2A.
2. The applicant is required to submit only two documents; one is the address proof, and the other is the pre-printed cheque or bank certificate.
Address Proof
1. Sale deed, in case the business premises is self-owned; or
2. Rental/lease agreement in case the premise is rented/leased; or
3. Latest electricity/landline/ mobile bill in the name of the applicant entity; or
4. GST registration certificate; or
5. In case of a proprietorship, the following proof is valid
1. Aadhar card;
2. Voters ID;
3. Passport.
It must be noted that the above documents in support of address proof need to be in the name of the firm, however, in case of a proprietorship, the address proof in favour of an individual (i.e. proprietor) is acceptable (Trade notice No. 39/2018-19 dated 12th December 2018).