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IEC Registration

The Importer Exporter Code (IEC), issued by the DGFT, is mandatory for any business that imports or exports goods or services from India. It is a one-time registration with lifetime validity (subject to annual updation).

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  • Est. 1–3 working daysSubject to government approval
  • Government feesExtra, as applicable
  • Expert supportEnd-to-end assistance
Who needs itEligibilityBenefitsDocumentsProcessPricingTimelineFAQs
Who needs it

Is IEC (Import Export Code) right for you?

Importers and exporters of goods

Exporters of services claiming benefits

E-commerce sellers shipping internationally

Eligibility

Eligibility & key considerations

  • An IEC is linked to the PAN of the business.
  • A bank account in the name of the business is required.
  • The IEC must be updated on the DGFT portal every year, even if nothing has changed.

General guidance only, based on current rules, which can change. We confirm requirements for your specific case before filing.

Benefits

Why get IEC (Import Export Code)?

01

Go global

Legally import and export goods and services.

02

Export benefits

Claim export incentives and schemes from DGFT.

03

Lifetime validity

One-time registration with annual updation.

04

No returns

No periodic return filing for IEC.

Documents required

Keep these ready

  • PAN of the business / proprietor
  • Aadhaar of proprietor / authorised person
  • Address proof of business
  • Cancelled cheque or bank certificate

Exact documents depend on your business type. We share a personalised checklist.

Step-by-step

How the process works

  1. 01

    Share documents

    Send PAN, Aadhaar, address and bank proof.

  2. 02

    Review

    We verify details to match DGFT requirements.

  3. 03

    Filing

    We file the application on the DGFT portal.

  4. 04

    IEC issued

    You receive your IEC certificate.

Pricing

IEC Registration

Starting at

₹1,499*

Inclusive of GST at 18%

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Included in our professional fee

  • Document review
  • DGFT application filing
  • IEC certificate
* Starting professional fee charged by Regpro. All advertised professional service fees are inclusive of GST at 18%. Government fees, applicable stamp duty and third-party charges are additional unless specifically included in the package. Any additional charges will be communicated before payment. The DGFT application fee is payable in addition to our fee.
Processing time

What to expect

Estimates only — subject to government processing and approval.

Estimated time

1–3 working days

IEC is issued by the DGFT once the online application and payment are complete. Processing times are estimates calculated from receipt of complete documentation. Timelines depend on verification, government authorities, application requirements and portal availability. Government approval and exact processing times cannot be guaranteed.
FAQs

IEC (Import Export Code) — frequently asked questions

The DGFT fee is ₹500, which is payable in addition to our professional fee.

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