Import Export Code Registration in Palakkad - Documents, Fees, and Verification

Following documents are required for IEC code registration in Palakkad:

1. PAN card copy of the applicant entity.
2. Address proof of the company( Electricity Bill)
3. Lease/Rental Agreement if the office is rented.
4. Canceled Cheque copy of company’s current bank account.
5. Sale deed if the company is self-owned.
6. Digital Photograph(3*3)

Any Proprietorship firm, LLP, Company, Trust, LUF or Individual engaged in any of the following foreign trade activities is eligible for obtaining an IEC Code :

1. Commercial Import and Export of goods across borders
2. Availing benefits under Foreign Trade Policy.
3. Shipment Clearance
4. Custom Clearance
5. Monetary Transaction in foreign currency

You can register for the Importer Exporter code offline as well as online. The online registration process is effortless, and you don’t need to go anywhere. The process is carried out in 5 steps :

1. Register on the DGFT portal

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade(DGFT) is an online government portal where you can register for an import-export license. Your first step is to register on this portal.

2. Documentation

The second step is the application phase, where all your documents are arranged and prepared for application. Refer to the documents required for better understanding.

3. Application for Import Export Code

An importer/exporter is required to file an online application in ANF 2A(i) and submit the required documents for verification. You also need to pay the government fees to complete the application process.

4. Verification by DGFT

Once your application is submitted, it is sent to DGFT for verification. In case there is wrong or incomplete information, Your license will be canceled. So, make sure you provide the correct information.

5. Approval and Issuance of IEC code

Your IEC code will be issued after the approval by DGFT. In the case of the online application, you will get an e-IEC. Once approved by the competent authority, you will be notified through email or SMS that your e-EIC is available on the DGFT website.

The Validity of an IEC code is One year . Unlike other government licenses, The Import Export Code was valid for a lifetime. However, after the amendments in Foreign Trade Policy on 12th February 2021, the import-export code has now to be renewed every year.

This amendment made the renewal of Import Export Code details mandatory for every IEC and e-EIC holder. Even if there are no updates in IEC, the same has to be confirmed online on the DGFT portal. Failing to do so may result in your Import Export code deactivation.

The complications in understanding the process and uploading appropriate documents are very hectic. It takes a lot of time and effort. There is a high chance of rejection at each step of document uploading.

We at Professional Utilities understand that completely. That’s why we come forward to help you avoid the hassle and get your Import Export Code registered at the minimum price guaranteed so that you can concentrate on running your business and leave the legal formalities to us.

You can apply for the IEC certificate in just three simple steps with us :