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Import Export Code (IEC)
Mandatory for any import or export. Also required for the LUT and export-refund route.
What's included
- ✅ DGFT application and IEC certificate
- ✅ Aadhaar e-Sign or DSC signing
- ✅ Annual IEC-update filing reminder
- ✅ Linking to GST and customs (ICEGATE) guidance
Documents you provide
- PAN of the entity
- Cancelled cheque
- Address proof
- Aadhaar of the signatory
Rs 499
professional fee only — government fees extra, at actuals
Government fee (extra, at actuals): Rs 500 (DGFT) — must be updated once a year even if unchanged
Turnaround: 1–3 working days
From the day we receive all documents. Government processing time may vary.
Statutory basis: Sec. 7, Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992
Import Export Code (IEC) — by city
City-specific government fees and stamp duty:
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Frequently asked questions
How much does import export code (iec) cost?
Our professional fee is Rs 499. Government fees are separate and charged at actuals: Rs 500 (DGFT) — must be updated once a year even if unchanged.
How long does import export code (iec) take?
Typically 1–3 working days. The timeline counts from the day we receive all documents; government processing time may vary.