DGFT, Customs and Export Compliance Support Across India
IEC Registration Online and Import Export Code Certificate Services
Start your import-export business with IEC Registration support from Dwarkadhish Overseas.
An Importer Exporter Code (IEC) is needed for most import and export activities in India. We help you apply for your IEC through the DGFT portal. We also help you get your electronic IEC Certificate.
Dwarkadhish Overseas checks your documents and business details before filing. We help you set up your DGFT profile and verify your PAN and bank details. We also guide you through Aadhaar or DSC signing. If DGFT raises a query, we help you prepare a reply. We also assist with downloading your IEC Certificate. Your IEC certificate is also called the import export certificate or the import and export certificate. Banks, Customs and buyers ask for it before they deal with you.
Who Can Apply for IEC?
You can apply for an IEC if you fall under an eligible category.
Eligible applicants include:
Sole proprietors
Partnership firms
LLPs
Private limited companies
Public limited companies
One Person Companies
Hindu Undivided Families
Trusts
Registered societies
Government undertakings
Individuals
Foreign companies registered in India
Foreign LLPs registered in India
Manufacturer Exporters
Merchant Exporters
Service Providers
Importers
The DGFT online form is called ANF 2A. It covers different business types and applicant categories. Choose the option that best matches your business when you fill out the form.
What Is an IEC?
IEC stands for Importer Exporter Code. It is a key number for businesses that import or export goods in India. Most businesses need an IEC for these activities, unless an exemption applies. The IEC is linked to the business's PAN. However, having a PAN is not enough. The business must apply through the DGFT portal and get an active IEC before starting import-export activities.
IEC Certificate Versus IEC Registration
IEC Registration
IEC Registration is the process of applying for an IEC through the DGFT portal. You need to submit your PAN, address, bank and other required details.
IEC Certificate
The IEC Certificate is the electronic document issued after DGFT approves your application.
In simple terms, IEC Registration is the application process. The IEC Certificate is the document you get after approval.
What Is an IEC Certificate?
An IEC Certificate is an electronic document issued by DGFT after your IEC is approved. Many people also call it the IEC code certificate. It carries your 10 character IEC number, which is the same as your business PAN.
The certificate shows key details, such as:
Name of the IEC holder
Registered business address
IEC number
PAN
Date of issue
Details of the authorised signatory
Branch or unit details
Electronic verification details
You can download your IEC Certificate from the DGFT portal after your IEC is issued.
Is IEC Mandatory?
An IEC is usually needed to import or export goods in India. Some applicants may qualify for an exemption.
Service and technology exporters may also need an IEC to claim benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy.
An IEC may also be needed for:
- Customs clearance
- Shipping Bill filing
- Bill of Entry filing
- ICEGATE Registration
- AD Code Registration
- RCMC Registration
- Certificate of Origin applications
- Advance Authorisation
- EPCG Authorisation
- Status Holder recognition
- RoDTEP and Duty Drawback claims
- Bank transactions linked to imports or exports
- Registration on export platforms
The exact rules depend on the type of goods or services, bank requirements, Customs rules and the Foreign Trade Policy.
IEC for Export of Services
An Indian business does not always need an IEC to provide services to a foreign customer.
However, an IEC is needed if the business wants to claim benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy. It is also needed to use DGFT services that require an IEC.
Service exporters may also need an IEC for:
- eBRC Management
- Status Holder Certificate
- DGFT authorisations
- Certain bank or platform requirements
- Cross-border business registration
One PAN, One IEC
IEC is issued on the basis of the legal entity’s PAN.
A legal entity should not apply for different IECs merely because it has:
- Multiple branches
- Multiple factories
- Multiple GST registrations
- Multiple product categories
- Multiple bank accounts
- Multiple Customs ports
- Separate business divisions
Branches, units and factories can be added to the same IEC profile.
A separately incorporated legal entity with a different PAN generally requires its own IEC.
IEC Registration for Proprietorship
A sole proprietor can apply for an IEC using their PAN and business details.
Common proprietorship requirements
- Proprietor's PAN card
- Aadhaar details
- Business or trade name
- Proof of business address
- GSTIN, if required
- Bank account details
- Cancelled cheque or bank certificate
- Mobile number
- Email address
- Access to Aadhaar or DSC for signing
Important bank-account point
Use a bank account linked to the proprietor or the business. The account details should match the information given in the IEC application.
IEC Registration for Partnership Firm
A partnership firm applies using the PAN issued in the name of the partnership firm.
Common partnership requirements
- Firm PAN
- Partnership deed
- Registered business address
- GSTIN where applicable
- Partner details
- Authorised-signatory details
- Firm bank account
- Cancelled cheque or bank certificate
- Mobile number and email
- Aadhaar or DSC signing access
A partner’s personal PAN should not be used in place of the partnership firm’s PAN.
IEC Registration for LLP
An LLP can apply for an IEC using its own PAN and business details.
Common LLP requirements
- LLP PAN
- LLP Identification Number (LLPIN)
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Registered office address
- Designated partner details
- GSTIN, if required
- LLP bank account details
- Cancelled cheque or bank certificate
- Details of the authorised signatory
- DSC or Aadhaar access for signing
IEC Registration for Private Limited Company
A private limited company must apply for an IEC using its own PAN.
Common company requirements
- Company PAN card
- Corporate Identification Number (CIN)
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Registered office address
- GSTIN, if required
- Director details
- Authorised signatory details
- Company bank account details
- Cancelled cheque or bank certificate
- DSC or Aadhaar access for signing
Use the company’s bank account for IEC registration. Do not use a director’s personal bank account.
IEC Registration for Individual
An individual may apply for IEC where the import-export activity is carried out in the individual’s own legal capacity.
The applicant may need:
- Individual PAN
- Aadhaar
- Residential or business-address proof
- Bank-account details
- GSTIN where applicable
- Mobile number and email
- Purpose of import or export
The applicant should not select “individual” when the activity legally belongs to a separate partnership, LLP or company.
IEC Registration for Foreign Entities Registered in India
A foreign company or LLP registered in India may apply for an IEC if it meets the rules:
Documents Needed
- Indian PAN card
- Indian registration details
- Registered office address in India
- Details of the authorised representative
- Indian bank account details
- Company or LLP registration documents
- GSTIN, if required
Dwarkadhish Overseas can check your registration details before filing the application.
How to Download IEC Certificate from DGFT
Lost your IEC copy or never got it by email? You can download your IEC certificate online from the DGFT portal at any time.
The IEC certificate download is free. You can download IEC certificate copies as often as you need, and the IEC code download works for every business type.
Steps to Download IEC Certificate PDF
Go to the DGFT website at dgft.gov.in and log in with the user ID linked to your IEC
Open the Services menu and choose IEC Profile Management
Select the option to view or print your IEC
Check that the name, address and PAN on the certificate are correct
Click download to save the IEC certificate PDF on your phone or computer
The IEC download takes less than a minute once you are logged in. Menu names on the DGFT portal can change after updates. If you cannot find the option, look for IEC under the Services menu.
How to Get an IEC Copy and Print It
The PDF you download is your official IEC copy. DGFT issues the certificate in electronic form only, so there is no separate paper copy.
You can print the IEC copy on plain paper for your files. You can also download your import export certificate and send it by email to banks, Customs brokers, shipping lines or buyers.
Cannot Download Your IEC Certificate?
Some IEC holders cannot finish the IEC registration certificate download on their own. The common reasons are a lost DGFT login, an old email address or a deactivated IEC.
An IEC can also be deactivated when the annual update is missed. In that case the certificate will not show as active until the update is done.
Our team can recover your DGFT access, fix the profile and download the certificate for you.
We help with:
- DGFT login recovery
- Application-status check
- Certificate search
- Certificate printing
- Email-address review
- PDF download
- IEC verification
- Customs-status check
IEC Certificate Verification
Banks, buyers and Customs brokers often verify an IEC certificate before they do business with you. IEC online verification is quick and free on the DGFT portal.
Open the public IEC search under the Services menu. Enter the IEC number and the firm name as it appears on PAN. The result shows whether the IEC is active, along with the registered details.
Some people search for this facility as Know Your IEC. If your IEC verification shows inactive, complete the annual update first or ask us to check it.
Services
Our IEC Registration Services
New IEC Registration
We assist with: Applicant-category assessment, Entity-constitution review, Document checklist, PAN and legal-name verification, Address-proof review, Bank-proof review, DGFT user registration, Application preparation, Electronic signing, Government-fee payment coordination, Application-status follow-up, Certificate download.
IEC Certificate download
We assist IEC holders who: Have received approval but cannot find the certificate, Did not receive the certificate by email, Need a fresh electronic copy, Cannot access the old DGFT login, Need the certificate for Customs, bank or platform onboarding.
IEC modification
We assist with updates to: Registered address, Branch or unit, Director, Partner, Proprietor information, Authorised signatory, Bank account, GSTIN, Mobile number, Email address, Exporter category, Business activity, Product or service sectors.
IEC annual confirmation
helps IEC holders check and confirm their details every year within the given time.
IEC deactivation and reactivation
We assist where the IEC has been deactivated due to: Annual confirmation not completed, DGFT risk flag, Profile inconsistency, Unaddressed system issue, Inactive or incorrect information.
IEC deficiency response
We assist where DGFT requests: Corrected address proof, Bank clarification, PAN consistency, Entity documents, Director or partner details, Additional attachment, Signatory authorisation, GST clarification.
Rejected IEC application review
We review: Rejection reason, PAN or name mismatch, Bank validation, Address proof, Application data, Supporting documents, Fresh-application options, Correction route.
IEC surrender
We help businesses surrender their IEC if they no longer need it.
IEC Customs and ICEGATE status review
We help you check and resolve common IEC status issues such as: Your IEC is active on DGFT but does not show on ICEGATE, Your Customs status shows as inactive, Your PAN or GSTIN details do not match, Your IEC details have not reached ICEGATE yet, Customs needs to verify your details, You can also check your IEC and Customs status through the public facility on the DGFT portal.
Information Required in ANF 2A
The DGFT portal uses the online ANF 2A form for new IEC applications and updates.
Details Needed for ANF 2A
You may need to provide these details:
Business or firm name
PAN
Name as shown on PAN
Date of birth or incorporation
Business type
Registered office address
Mobile number
Email address
CIN or LLPIN, if applicable
GSTIN or required declaration
Exporter category
Import and export sectors
Domestic and export turnover
Branch, unit and factory details
Proprietor, partner, director or trustee details
Bank account details
Authorised signatory details
ANF 2A is an online form. You can submit your application and update your IEC details through the DGFT portal.
Documents Required for IEC Registration
These are the IEC documents most applicants need.
The exact checklist depends on the legal constitution and information available through integrated government databases.
Document or information
Typical purpose
Entity PAN
Primary IEC identity
Proprietor or signatory PAN
Applicant verification
Aadhaar
Electronic signing and identity
Business-address proof
Registered-address verification
Cancelled cheque
Bank-account verification
Bank certificate
Alternative bank proof
GST Registration
Tax and branch information
Certificate of Incorporation
Company or LLP identity
Partnership deed
Partnership constitution
Trust or society certificate
Entity status
CIN or LLPIN
Corporate identification
Director or partner details
Management information
Active mobile number
OTP and communication
Active email address
Application and certificate communication
NOC from premises owner
Address support where required
Authorisation document
Signatory authority
Acceptable Address Proof
The address proof you need depends on your business type and DGFT rules. You may use one of these documents:
- Sale deed
- Rent agreement
- Lease deed
- Electricity bill
- Landline telephone bill
- Post-paid mobile bill
- Partnership deed
- Memorandum of Understanding(MoU)
- Other approved address documents
For a sole proprietorship, DGFT may also accept certain personal documents of the proprietor.
Important: Is the address proof in someone else’s name? You may need a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the property owner. The owner’s address proof may also be required.
Address-proof review points
- Address should match the application
- Document should be readable
- Entity or owner name should be visible
- Rent or lease document should identify the premises
- NOC should identify the owner, applicant and address
- File size and format should meet portal requirements
- Old or incomplete utility bills should be avoided
Bank Certificate for IEC Code
The applicant provides the bank account associated with the legal entity or eligible proprietorship.
You can upload a cancelled cheque or a bank certificate for IEC code registration. A bank certificate is a letter from your bank that confirms the account holder name, account number and IFSC. Use it when your cheque does not show the business name.
Bank information can include
- Account-holder name
- Account number
- Bank name
- Branch
- IFSC code
- Account type
- Primary-account designation
Commonly used bank proof
- Cancelled cheque
- Bank certificate
The current IEC process supports bank-account validation and requests appropriate bank proof.
Common bank-validation problems
- Company applying with director’s personal account
- Partnership using a partner’s personal account
- Firm name missing from cheque
- Wrong IFSC code
- Closed account
- Recently opened account not yet validated
- Account-holder-name mismatch
- Blurred or incomplete cheque
- Incorrect account number
- Bank merger or branch-code change
Is GST Registration Mandatory for IEC?
The ANF 2A form asks for GSTIN details. If you do not have a GSTIN, you can use the option to declare this in the form.
Do not enter a wrong GSTIN or one that belongs to another business.
Your need for GST registration depends on:
- Business type
- GST registration rules
- Type of goods or services
- Import or export activity
- Branch structure
- Tax status
IEC Application Process
Eligibility and entity review
Wecheck your business details first. We check your business type, PAN, GST status and address. We also check your bank details and the person who will sign the form.
DGFT profile preparation
We help you create or check your DGFT account. We check your PAN, mobile number and email address. We also make sure you can sign the application online.
Document collection
We give you a list of the documents you need. The list depends on your business type. We also check your documents before filing.
ANF 2A preparation
We help you fill out the online ANF 2A form. We enter your businessaddress and bank details. We also add your GSTIN, business type and branch details, where needed.
Signing by Aadhaar or DSC
You must sign the form online. You can use Aadhaar e-sign or a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), as allowed. We guide you through this step.
Government-fee payment
You must pay the DGFT fee online. We guide you through the payment process.
Application submission and validation
We help you submit the form on the DGFT portal. The system checks your details and documents. If DGFT asks for more details, we help you prepare a reply.
IEC Certificate issuance
Once DGFT issues your IEC, we help you download the certificate. We also check the details on it. Our team explains the yearly IEC confirmation rules and tells you about other registrations you may need.
How Long Does IEC Registration Take?
A standard IEC application can move forward quickly when all details are ready.
PAN details are correct
Business documents are ready
Address proof is valid
The bank account is active
Aadhaar or DSC signing is complete
The DGFT portal is working
Some issues may delay the process:
- PAN details do not match
- Bank details fail validation
- GST details are incorrect
- Address proof has an issue
- The DGFT portal is not working
- DGFT asks for more documents
- Further checks are needed
IEC applications may be processed quickly when all details and documents are correct. The final approval depends on DGFT checks, bank verification and other required checks.
Processing time may vary. We cannot guarantee approval within a fixed number of hours.
IEC Registration Fees
Dwarkadhish Overseas professional fee
₹999*
DGFT government application fee
₹500
The DGFT government fee for a new IEC is ₹500.
Indicative total
Particular
Amount
Dwarkadhish Overseas service fee
₹999
DGFT government fee
₹500
Indicative total
₹1,499
Extra Charges, If Needed
You may need to pay extra for:
- Buying or renewing a DSC
- PAN correction
- GST changes
- Bank certificates
- Notarisation
- Document translation
- Address proof corrections
- Refiling rejected applications
- Legal help
- Other extra services
Pricing disclaimer
The ₹999 fee covers standard IEC Registration assistance from Dwarkadhish Overseas. The ₹500 DGFT fee is charged separately. You must also pay for any extra services or other costs, if needed.
Paying these fees does not guarantee IEC approval. Your application must meet the rules. The details and documents you submit must also be correct.
IEC Annual Update and Confirmation
IEC does not have a typical annual renewal system which requires submission of a completely new code every year.
However, the IEC holder must update or renew his registration by electronically submitting updated particulars during the prescribed annual period.
As per the foreign trade policy, it is mandatory to update the IEC data electronically every year during April to June, even if there has been no change in the particulars.
Every IEC holder should review and confirm:
- Legal name
- Registered address
- Branch and unit information
- Mobile number
- Email address
- GSTIN
- Directors or partners
- Bank accounts
- Exporter category
- Business sectors
- DGFT flags
No-change confirmation
Where no information has changed, the holder should still complete the prescribed electronic confirmation.
Why annual confirmation matters
Failure to update or confirm IEC information can result in deactivation.
IEC Modification
IEC should be modified when material information changes.
Common modifications
- Registered-address change
- Addition of branch
- Closure of branch
- Change in director
- Change in partner
- Change in proprietor information
- New bank account
- Change in primary bank account
- GSTIN update
- Mobile number
- Email address
- Exporter category
- Business sector
- Status under SEZ, EOU, STP, EHTP or BTP
DGFT modification fee
The current IEC module documentation mentions a government modification fee of ₹200.
Please check the live portal before making any payments as the fees are subject to change.
IEC Deactivation
IEC can be deactivated where:
- Annual confirmation was not completed
- DGFT flagged the IEC for verification
- Required information was not updated
- IEC data is inconsistent
- The holder did not respond to a system risk
- The entity or IEC was surrendered
- Another enforcement or legal restriction applies
A deactivated IEC may prevent or disrupt:
- Import clearance
- Export filing
- DGFT applications
- Customs enquiries
- ICEGATE services
- Export benefits
- Bank or platform onboarding
IEC Reactivation
If your IEC has been deactivated, you may be able to reactivate it after updating your details or fixing the issue. The approval usually depends on the DGFT rules and any other restrictions that may apply.
Our reactivation service
- IEC status review
- Deactivation-reason assessment
- Annual confirmation
- Profile correction
- Address update
- Bank update
- GSTIN update
- DGFT risk response
- Supporting-document filing
- Status follow-up
Reactivation cannot be guaranteed where the IEC is affected by:
- Denied Entity List status
- Adjudication
- Customs investigation
- Fraud allegation
- Legal restraint
- Entity dissolution
- Duplicate or irregular IEC
IEC Deficiency Response
DGFT may raise a deficiency concerning:
- PAN information
- Legal entity name
- Date of incorporation
- Address proof
- Bank account
- GSTIN
- Director or partner details
- Authorised signatory
- Missing attachment
- Incorrect business constitution
Our deficiency-response process
- Review the deficiency communication
- Identify the exact mismatch or missing record
- Prepare corrected application information
- Obtain revised documents
- Submit the online response
- Track the revised application
IEC Rejection Review
An IEC application may be rejected because:
- Applicant is ineligible
- PAN does not match
- Entity information is incorrect
- Bank validation failed
- Address proof is unacceptable
- Deficiency was not answered
- Duplicate IEC exists
- Material information was misdeclared
- Application was not properly signed
Our review includes
- Rejection order
- Application data
- PAN and entity records
- Bank information
- Address documents
- GST details
- Available correction route
- Fresh application assessment
- Representation requirement
IEC Surrender
A legal entity may consider surrendering IEC where:
- Business has closed
- Import-export activity has permanently stopped
- Entity has been dissolved
- Legal structure has changed
- Duplicate IEC exists
- Business has merged into another entity
- IEC is no longer required
Before surrendering, review whether:
- The shipping Bills remain open
- Export proceeds are pending
- The DGFT authorisations remain active
- EPCG or Advance Authorisation obligations remain pending
- Customs Bond or Bank Guarantee remains open
- RoDTEP, Drawback or refund claims remain pending
- RCMC remains active
Surrendering IEC does not automatically close outstanding Customs, DGFT, FEMA, GST or banking obligations.
IEC Status at Customs and ICEGATE
An IEC may be active in DGFT but face a Customs-side issue.
Possible causes include:
- Transmission delay
- PAN mismatch
- GSTIN mismatch
- Customs alert
- ICEGATE registration issue
- Inactive branch
- Entity details not synchronised
- Denied Entity List status
DGFT provides a facility for viewing IEC-related details, including Customs or ICEGATE status.
Common IEC Registration Problems
PAN and legal name do not match
The name entered may differ from the PAN database.
Our approach: We compare: PAN, Incorporation certificate, Partnership deed, MCA information, DGFT application, Date of birth or incorporation. The PAN record may need correction before filing.
Business name differs from bank-account name
Examples include: Company using director’s account, Partnership using partner’s account, Proprietorship trade name missing from bank proof, Old business name on the cheque, Bank account not updated after a name change.
Our approach: We assess whether an updated cheque, bank certificate or bank-account correction is required.
Bank validation failed
Possible reasons include: Incorrect account number, Wrong IFSC, Closed account, Recently opened account, Account-holder mismatch, Bank integration delay, Unclear cheque, Old bank branch details.
Our approach: We reconcile the bank proof and application information before corrective action.
Address proof is not in the business name
The business may operate from: Rented premises, Family-owned premises, Shared office, Co-working space, Director-owned premises.
Our approach: Where permitted, the application may be supported using: Owner’s address proof, No-Objection Certificate, Rent or lease agreement, Applicant-address information.
GSTIN is not available
The applicant may not yet have GST Registration.
Our approach: We review the applicant’s GST position and use the applicable declaration route rather than entering incorrect information.
OTP is not received
Possible reasons include: Wrong mobile number, Wrong email address, Network delay, Spam filtering, Portal issue, Outdated IEC contact information.
Our approach: We verify the registered contact information and available resend or correction process.
Aadhaar e-sign fails
Possible reasons include: The mobile number is not linked with the Aadhaar, The name details do not match, The OTP verification fails, The authorised signatory details do not match, The temporary issue on the DGFT portal.
Our approach: We evaluate the Aadhaar e-sign problem and recommend whether the authentication issue can be corrected or the DSC signing method should be used instead.
DSC is not detected
Possible reasons include: Expired DSC, Wrong PAN in DSC, Token-driver issue, Signer utility issue, Unsupported browser configuration, DSC not registered with DGFT, Signatory mismatch.
Our approach: We perform basic DGFT and DSC checks and identify whether certificate-provider support is needed.
IEC certificate not received by email
Possible reasons include: The email address was entered incorrectly, The email was delivered to the spam folder, The registered email account is inaccessible, The portal notification was not delivered, The user account details were changed.
Our approach: We review the DGFT application status, verify the IEC profile and download the issued IEC certificate, where available.
IEC is active at DGFT but inactive at ICEGATE
Possible reasons include: Delay in data synchronisation, PAN details do not match, GSTIN details do not match, Customs system alert, Issue during ICEGATE onboarding, Branch details do not match.
Our approach: We review the DGFT and the ICEGATE status, identify the underlying issue and guide the appropriate correction or the escalation process, wherever required.
Multiple IECs exist against one PAN
One PAN should ordinarily have one IEC.
Our approach: We review: Historical IECs, Legal entities, PAN, Duplicate records, Surrender or correction requirement, DGFT representation.
IEC was deactivated after annual confirmation was missed
Our approach: We complete the applicable update or confirmation and assess the reactivation route.
Why Dwarkadhish overseas
Why Choose Dwarkadhish Overseas?
Complete registration support
We assist from eligibility and document review through certificate download.
Entity-specific document checklist
The requirements for a proprietorship, LLP and company are not treated as identical.
PAN, address and bank review
Common validation problems are checked before filing.
Annual compliance assistance
We support annual confirmation, modification and reactivation.
Connected export services
After IEC Registration, we can also assist with: ICEGATE Registration, AD Code Registration, RCMC Registration, Certificate of Origin, eBRC Management, Advance Authorisation, EPCG Authorisation, Status Holder Certificate, RoDTEP, Duty Drawback, AEO Certification, Export Compliance Outsourcing.
Remote services across India
Most IEC application, modification and certificate work can be completed remotely.
Related Services
ICEGATE Registration
Register the IEC holder for eligible Customs services and enquiries.
AD Code Registration
Register the exporter’s foreign-remittance bank and AD Code at the applicable Customs location.
RCMC Registration
Register with the relevant Export Promotion Council or Commodity Board.
Certificate of Origin
Apply for preferential or non-preferential Certificates of Origin.
eBRC Management
Generate and reconcile electronic Bank Realisation Certificates.
Advance Authorisation
Import eligible production inputs duty-free against an Export Obligation.
EPCG Authorisation
Import eligible capital goods and manage Export Obligation through EODC.
Export Compliance Outsourcing
Outsource recurring DGFT, Customs and export-compliance work.
Client Experiences
What Our Clients Say
“Dwarkadhish Overseas provides a one-stop solution for all our export compliance requirements. Their team makes the entire process smooth and hassle-free, allowing us to focus on our core business while they take care of the compliance work.”
Ravindra Singh
Rupesh Agro Industries
“We have been associated with Dwarkadhish Overseas since 2020, and they have been a dependable partner in managing our export-related requirements. Their team takes ownership of our compliance needs and helps us handle export challenges with confidence and peace of mind.”
Shubham Arora
S Four Export
“We rely on Dwarkadhish Overseas for our Certificate of Origin (COO) and RoDTEP-related requirements. Our experience has been smooth and hassle-free, with professional support throughout the process. Their team makes export documentation and compliance much easier to manage.”
Bhautik Pankhania
Maps Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
“Dwarkadhish Overseas helped us get our IGST refund worth lakhs of rupees cleared. Their team handled the process diligently and kept us updated at every stage. Their proactive communication and professional approach made the entire experience reassuring and hassle-free.”
Jayesh Mehta
Aptek Instrumentation Pvt. Ltd.
Pan India
IEC Registration Services Across India
Dwarkadhish Overseas provides remote IEC Registration, modification and reactivation assistance across India.
Mumbai
Delhi NCR
Bengaluru
Chennai
Ahmedabad
Surat
Hyderabad
Kolkata
Pune
Indore
Jaipur
Ludhiana
Tiruppur
Rajkot
Coimbatore
Kochi
Vadodara
Noida
Gurugram
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The IEC stands for Importer Exporter Code.
The Import Export Code (IEC) is usually mandatory for the commercial imports unless the transaction falls under the applicable exemption category.
The IEC registration is generally required before the export of goods, except where the prescribed exemptions apply.
Yes. The application is electronic and paperless through DGFT.
The typical documents mainly include PAN, address proof, bank proof, entity details, GSTIN where applicable and authorised-signatory information.
The current government application fee for a new IEC is ₹500.
Complete standard applications may be processed quickly, but actual issuance depends on DGFT, PAN, bank and system validation.
IEC continues subject to annual confirmation, profile accuracy and applicable regulatory action.
A new code is not required each year, but IEC information must be updated or confirmed annually during April to June.
Yes. Address, branch, bank, management, GST and contact information can be updated through the applicable process.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issues the IEC in India. DGFT works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. You apply online on the DGFT portal using form ANF 2A. Banks and Customs do not issue IEC. They only check it during trade transactions.
Log in to the DGFT portal with the user ID linked to your IEC. Open the Services menu and go to IEC Profile Management. Choose the option to view or print your IEC and download the PDF. This PDF is your IEC copy, and you can print it or share it by email.
Yes. DGFT issues the IEC certificate in electronic form, and you can download it as a PDF at any time. The PDF works as your official copy for banks, Customs and shipping lines. You can save it, print it or send it by email whenever someone asks for it.
Open the public IEC search on the DGFT portal under the Services menu. Enter the IEC number and the firm name as it appears on PAN. The result shows whether the IEC is active and lists the registered details. If it shows inactive, the annual update may be pending.