DGFT Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) Profile Management

Organisation : Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
Facility Name : IEC Profile Management
Applicable Country : India
Website : https://www.dgft.gov.in/CP/?opt=iec-profile-management

What is IEC?

An Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) is a key business identification number which mandatory for export from India or Import to India. No export or import shall be made by any person without obtaining an IEC unless specifically exempted. For services exports however, IEC shall be not be necessary except when the service provider is taking benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy.

Related / Similar Facility : DGFT Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG)

Consequent upon introduction of GST, IEC being issued is the same as the PAN of the firm. However, the IEC will still be separately issued by DGFT based on an application. The nature of the firm obtaining an IEC may be any of the follows- Proprietorship, Partnership, LLP, Limited Company, Trust, HUF, Society.

How To Apply For Importer-Exporter Code (IEC)?

Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) may be applied on behalf of a firm which may be a Proprietorship, Partnership, LLP, Limited Company, Trust, HUF, Society. Firm must have a PAN, bank account in the name of the firm and a valid address before applying. Address may be physically verified by the DGFT on issuance of the IEC. Please keep your PAN, bank details and firm details ready before applying.

Steps:
** Logon to DGFT website via link https://dgft.gov.in/.
** Proceed with registration process by clicking on Login > Register > Register as “Importer/Exporter”
** After registration, Go to My Dashboard > Importer Exporter Code (IEC) > Apply for IEC.

FAQ On IEC Profile Management

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On IEC Profile Management

What is the technical requirement for filing an IEC?
** Valid Digital Signatures Token
** Valid PAN
** Valid Mobile Number and Email ID.
** Valid Address Details of Branch Office
** Valid Bank Account in the name of IEC Holder
** Valid Aadhar Card matching the details with PAN Card

Why registration is required on DGFT Website?
** Have your own user profile.
** Apply / Link IEC – View IEC Dashboard under single window.
** Apply and track applications easily.
** Receive notifications over dashboard, email and mobile.

How to register on DGFT Website?
** Visit the DGFT website and proceed with registration process.
** Navigate to https://dgft.gov.in
** Click on Login > Register
** Enter basic details
** Enter the OTPs sent on your mobile and email
** Submit the details, Registration is Successful
** Temporary password sent on your email
** Login and change temporary password

What is my User name and what steps to follow after registration?
** The email will be your user name.
** Login credentials shared over email registered.
** Login with temporary password and change it.
** Apply for new IEC or link to existing IEC.
** You can link / apply for one IEC only

In how much time the OTP Expires?
** One time password (OTP) is generated by computer and sent on mobile phone and e-mail to authenticate.
** OTP expires in 15 minutes.
** If OTP expires, click the Resend OTP button.

What is bank details validation?
** Bank Details will be validated through PFMS and result will be made available the next day.
** User will be issued the IEC Immediately. And the Risk shall be marked in RMS.
** On Successful Validation- RMS Flag shall be removed.
** On Failure – RMS Flag will retain for RA to verify the supporting document uploaded by the user.

How will I get to know that whether my payment process is successful or Unsuccessful?
** After Successful payment you will get the Acknowledgement stating the Successful Submission of application for IEC with File No.
** The Application Status can be tracked using ‘Track Status’ and Receipt could again be printed.

How I can take the print of my IEC Certificate?
** Navigate to https://dgft.gov.in
** Enter User Name and password
** Click Services > IEC > Manage IEC
** Verify Your details
** Click Print IEC
** PDF displayed to print.

How much time it takes to issue new IEC Certificate?
The Average time to receive is immediate from successfully submission of the application.

How much time it takes to reflect my New IEC on ICEGATE?
On real-time basis reflects the data on ICEGATE once the IEC gets issued to you.

New System or application is compatible with which Browsers?
The new portal is compatible with the latest versions of Google Chrome / Mozilla Firefox / Microsoft Internet Explorer / Apple Safari.

Unable to proceed further without providing the details of members of the firm (Partners/Trustee/Directors).
** The applicant needs to provide all the mandatory details of the members to proceed further.
** The director details from MCA are fetched based on the CIN (which is mandatory for the entity type companies.)
** For Foreign Directors the PAN details are not mandatory.