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In this write-up, I am going to discuss the Import Export Code (hereinafter called IEC.) Import Export Code is the alphanumeric code similar to the PAN of the Company/Individual/Firm, as the case may be. It is used for the identifications of the importer and exporter.
IEC is a business identification number issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to an importer or exporter. A person cannot import or export unless he is in the possession of an IEC number. Where a person import or export of any service or technology, the IEC number shall be required only when […]
The DGFT vide Notification No. 58/2015-2020, dated February 12, 2021 amended certain provisions of Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of the Foreign Trade Policy, (2015-2020) (“FTP”), related to Import Export Code (“IEC”). As per amended provision: 1. DGFT issues IEC in electronic form (e-IEC). Application for issuance of e-IEC can be made directly on the […]
In continuation to the DGFT notification No. 58, dated 12.02.2021, it is to inform that last date for modification/ updation of IEC has been extended up to 31.07.2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi -110 011 New Delhi Notification No. 11/2015-2020 […]
Many times, it happens when one starts a business, fulfils all the necessary compliances, takes all the necessary registration required to start a business. But during the course of business, it happens that one needs to close a business or wind up the company or one is forced to close a particular division of the […]
The Import Export Code (IEC) is one of the key business identification numbers which is mandatory for performing Exports or Imports. No person/entity shall proceed with any import or export except it gets an IEC Number issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), unless specifically exempted. Any Proprietorship, Partnership, LLP, Limited Company, Trust, […]
ABOUT Import Export Code (IEC Number) Meaning of Import Export Code IEC is a 10 digit code number, which is issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).It is required by any person who is into import/export business in the country. Importers \merchant cannot import goods without the Import Export Code and similarly the […]
Following DGFT services will not be available from 1 st June 2021 to 6th June 2021: i. Application for a new IEC ii. Application for Amendments/Modification in an IEC iii. One-time linking of Aadhaar for e-sign purposes. In view of the above, all stakeholders may therefore plan their activities accordingly.
All persons holding IEC code who are involved in carrying on business activities which involves cross border transactions are advised to link IEC code before 30/06/2021. IEC code is an important business identification number which is mandatory for Exports or Imports of goods. No person shall make any import or export except under an IEC […]
