The 10-digit code required to legally import or export — issued once, valid for life.
An Import Export Code (IEC) is required for any business involved in importing or exporting goods or services to or from India. It's a one-time registration issued by the DGFT, but a required prerequisite before any cross-border trade transaction can proceed.
We handle the IEC application and, where relevant, connect it to the broader compliance picture — GST, customs documentation, and foreign remittance considerations that come with cross-border trade.
We understand exactly what import export code (iec) looks like for your business right now.
A clear scope and quote for this work — no hidden charges, no jargon.
Documents and access are exchanged through secure, agreed-upon channels before work begins.
Import Export Code (IEC) handled on schedule, with regular updates — in plain English.
Generally yes, for most cross-border service transactions as well — worth confirming based on your specific business model.
It doesn't expire, but details need to be updated periodically and whenever core business information changes.
They're separate registrations, but export transactions typically need to be reflected consistently across both — we handle this together where relevant.