Import-Export Code (IEC) is mandatory for any business that imports or exports goods/services from India. Required for Amazon Global, Etsy, eBay, AliExpress, your own Shopify store with international shipping — anything cross-border.
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Mobile + email + OTP + ₹1,499/- via Razorpay. Or request a callback.
PAN, Aadhaar, cancelled cheque, address proof. WhatsApp them in 5 minutes.
We file with DGFT. Your IEC code lands in email + downloadable certificate.
Personal PAN for proprietorship, business PAN for company.
Of the proprietor / authorised signatory.
OR bank certificate showing account name, number, IFSC.
Electricity bill / rent agreement / passport. Within 2 months.
For DGFT communication. Aadhaar-linked mobile preferred.
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While DGFT averages 7-10 days, we push your application through faster with correct documentation.
Including ₹500/- DGFT fee + our service charge + GST. No surprises. * Conditions apply.
Bank mapping, address validation, NIC code — all done correctly so DGFT doesn't bounce back.
Status updates as DGFT processes. No anxiety, no guessing.
Yes. Any cross-border commerce from India requires an IEC. Without it, banks won't process your foreign currency receipts and customs won't clear your shipments.
No. GST is for domestic taxation. IEC is for cross-border trade. If you sell only within India, GST is enough. If you sell abroad, you need BOTH.
Lifetime. Once issued, IEC never expires - you just need to keep your bank and address details updated.
Yes. IEC is independent of GST. You can apply for IEC alone if you only do export business and are below the GST threshold.
Yes — full refund within 24 hours of payment if not yet filed. After filing, govt fee is non-refundable.
Cancel within 24 hours of payment AND before DGFT filing - 100% refund.
If DGFT rejects due to documentation, we resubmit at no extra cost.
Once filed with DGFT, govt fees are non-refundable.
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2 minutes to apply. 3-5 days to your IEC code.