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Importers
No goods clear Indian customs without an IEC quoted on the bill of entry.
Registrations
IEC Registration Services
Planning to import or export? You need an Import Export Code from DGFT before a shipment clears customs. We file your application and deliver your code in days.
2–4 days turnaround★ 4.9/5 ratingOne-time — never expiresCA-handled
Starts from
₹1,999
5,300+Registrations completed
100%CA-reviewed
ICAIRegistered firm
FREEMSME & PAN filings
4.9/5Client rating
Overview
What is IEC registration?
An Import Export Code (IEC) is the 10-digit licence issued by the DGFT that every business needs to import into or export out of India. It's a one-time registration that never expires — without it, shipments won't clear customs and foreign payments won't settle.
Who it's for
Who needs IEC registration?
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Exporters
Shipping bills and export incentives (like RoDTEP) all require an IEC.
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Service exporters
Needed when claiming benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy for service exports.
Documents required
Documents required for IEC registration
- ✓PAN of the businessPAN of the entity or proprietor applying for the IEC.
- ✓Bank certificate / cancelled chequeProof of the business bank account.
- ✓Address proofUtility bill or rent agreement for the business premises.
- ✓Aadhaar / DSC of the signatoryTo authenticate the application on the DGFT portal.
How it works
IEC registration process
01
Share documents
Day 1 · YouProvide PAN, bank details and address proof of the business.
02
We validate & file
Day 1 · Your CAWe validate the documents against DGFT requirements and submit the application.
03
IEC issued
Day 2–4 · DoneYour Import Export Code is issued and delivered, with guidance on linking it to GST and your bank.
Timeline
IEC registration timeline
Step
Typical timing
Document validation
Same day
DGFT filing
Day 1
IEC issued
Day 2–4
Pricing
IEC registration fees
One transparent professional fee, confirmed in writing before we begin.
- Covers preparation, DGFT filing and delivery of the code. Government fee at actuals.
Also handledIEC modification & annual update
The IEC itself never expires, but DGFT requires an annual confirmation — and any change in address, bank or ownership must be updated. We handle both, so your code never gets deactivated.
Why us
Why choose FilingSetu?
Real accountants, fixed fees, and a person who knows your file.
Real chartered accountants
Every application is prepared and reviewed by an ICAI-registered CA's team.
One fixed fee, in writing
Government charges pass through at actuals, never marked up.
A named manager
One point of contact who knows your file end to end.
Handled end to end
From documents to certificate delivery, we manage every step.
FAQ
IEC Registration, answered.
Does the IEC need renewal?
The IEC is permanent, but DGFT requires you to confirm or update it annually — miss it and the code is deactivated. We handle the update for you.
Do I need an IEC for service exports?
Goods trade always needs an IEC. For services, it's required when you claim benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy.
Ready to trade globally?
Talk to a CA about your IEC — free, no obligation.