IEC Registration

Import Export Code or IEC is a 10-digit code that a business or a person requires to import or export goods and services. This code is issued by DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade), Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Government of India. It has lifetime Validity, that is, there is no need to renew it. This code is generated within 5-15 working days after the submission of documents or required corrections are made.
This code has many names, like importer exported code, import-export code, import-export license, import-export number, IE code, IE license, etc. You can issue this code in either your name or under the company’s name. Once issued, it is valid for all its division/units/factories/branches.