IEC (Import Export Code) Registration
10-digit DGFT code — mandatory for cross-border trade.
Overview
Import Export Code issued by the DGFT under the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 — mandatory for any business or individual importing to or exporting from India.
Scope of work
- Eligibility check and Aadhaar-based DSC verification
- DGFT portal registration & ANF-2A filing
- Bank AD Code linkage guidance
- IEC certificate download
- Annual IEC update reminder
Eligibility
- Any proprietorship, partnership, LLP or company
- Individuals engaged in cross-border services or goods
- E-commerce exporters (via courier or FPO)
- Freelancers receiving foreign remittance (in most cases)
Step-by-step process
- 1
Document collection
KYC, PAN and bank proofs are collected and verified.
- 2
DGFT filing
Application filed on the DGFT portal with Aadhaar OTP or DSC.
- 3
Fee payment
Government fee of ₹500 paid online via the DGFT portal.
- 4
IEC delivered
You receive the IEC certificate — usually the same or next working day.
Documents required
- PAN of business / individual
- Aadhaar of signatory
- Cancelled cheque / bank certificate
- Business address proof
- Digital signature (DSC) for company / LLP
What you actually pay
Two separate components: Jurisync's professional fee (fixed, shown below) and any government or statutory charge (billed at actuals, receipt shared with you).
| Jurisync professional fee | ₹1,499 |
|---|---|
| Government / statutory charges | ₹500 (DGFT) |
| Indicative timeline | 2–3 working days |
| Mode of delivery | Fully online across India — documents, approvals and final certificates through your Jurisync case workspace. |
Timelines depend on government portal processing and how quickly documents are provided; statutory approval always rests with the concerned authority.
How Jurisync handles your iec (import export code) registration
Jurisync LLP is a technology-enabled business compliance and professional services platform connecting businesses with qualified professionals including Company Secretaries, Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants and Advocates wherever required.
Work done by qualified professionals
Every filing is prepared and reviewed by an independent Company Secretary, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant or Advocate — matched to your matter, named to you before work starts.
Published fixed fees, no surprises
Our professional fee is printed on this page. Government fees and statutory charges are shown separately and billed at actuals, so nothing gets added mid-way.
One secure workspace per case
Upload documents to your own case vault, see exactly what is pending, approve drafts and download final certificates — no documents floating on WhatsApp or personal email.
Confidential, tracked communication
Messages with your assigned professional stay inside the case workspace, with an activity trail of every upload, verification and filing status change.
Frequently asked
Is GST mandatory for IEC?
No. IEC can be obtained without GST, but exports without GST are restricted for input tax credit.
Do I need to renew IEC?
IEC is lifetime valid but must be electronically updated every year between April and June on the DGFT portal.
Where we deliver
IEC (Import Export Code) Registration is handled online, so your location does not change the fee or the process. Our office is at 391, Old Anaj Mandi, Hisar City, Haryana – 125001, India, and we regularly serve clients in:
Jurisync LLP is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation or practise law. Professional services are rendered by independent qualified professionals. Fees shown are Jurisync LLP's professional charges; government fees, stamp duty and third-party charges are additional and billed at actuals.