Importer Exporter Code

Importer Exporter Code ie, IEC Code

IEC Code is unique 10 digit code issued by DGFT – Director General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce, and Government of India to the Companies. No person or entity shall make any Import or Export without IEC Code Number.

IEC Code Online Application Form:

The application form can be downloaded in PDF or Word. This is called "Aayaat Niryaat Form - ANF2A". Along with IEC Code Number Application Form it is necessary to submit Appendix-18B Attested by Applicant's Banker in his letter head with two passport size photo.

An IEC number allotted to an applicant shall be valid for all its branches/divisions/units/factories as indicated in the format of IEC.

Application Fee For IEC Code Number:

Application Fee: ₹250.00

Mode of Payment:

Demand Draft of any Bank or Payment through Electronic Fund Transfer by DGFT

Nominated Bank like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, UTI Bank, Punjab National Bank, Central Bank etc. Application fee also be deposited by TR6 Challan with Duplicate Copy in any branch of Central Bank of India .TR6 Challan need to be submitted along with IEC Code Application.

Filing of Application:

Application can be filed online on DGFT website. Every application for Import/Export license/ certificate/ Authorization/ permission or any other purpose should be complete in all respects as required under the relevant provisions of the Policy/Procedures and shall be duly signed by the applicant as defined in paragraph 9.9 of the Policy. An incomplete application is liable to be rejected giving specific reason for rejection. In case of manual applications, the applicant is required to furnish a soft copy of the application in MS word format.

Mandatory Requirements to apply for IEC Code Number:

  • PAN Number
  • Current Bank Account
  • Bankers Certificate
  • IEC Code Number Application Fee Rs 250.00 (It is highly recommended to pay via EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer) and submit IEC Online Application form, to receive IEC Number instantly).
  • The physical application containing required documents should reach DGFT RLA concerned within 15 days of its online submission.
  • E-mail is not mandatory. If it is provided it will facilitate faster communication.

Documents required to apply for IEC Code Number:

  • Covering Letter on your company's letter head for issue of new IEC Code Number.
  • Two copies of the application in prescribed format ( Aayaat Niryaat Form ANF 2A ) must be submitted to your regional Jt.DGFT Office.
  • Each individual page of the application has to be signed by the applicant.
  • Part 1 & Part 4 has to be filled in by all applicants. In case of applications submitted electronically.
  • No hard copies of Part 1 may be submitted. However in cases where applications are submitted otherwise, hard copy of Part 1has to be submitted.
  • Only relevant portions of Part 2 need to be filled in.
  • Rs 250.00 Bank Receipt (in duplicate)/Demand Draft/EFT details evidencing payment of application fee in terms of Appendix 21B.
  • Certificate from the Banker of the applicant firm in the format given in Appendix 18A.
  • Self certified copy of PAN issuing letter or PAN (Permanent Account Number) Card issued by Income Tax Authority.
  • Two copies of passport size photographs of the applicant duly attested by the Banker of the applicant.
  • Self addressed envelope with Rs.25/- postal stamp for delivery of IEC certificate by registered post or challan/DD of Rs.100/- for speed post.