Excise Duty : Unlock global trade success with the IEC code. Learn its legal significance, role in customs clearance, financial transactions, an...
DGFT : Learn how to surrender IEC license online effortlessly. Understand the reasons, process, and required documents for IEC surrender....
DGFT : Learn what an IEC (Import Export Code) is and why it's important when conducting business abroad. Get insight on how to obtain it ...
DGFT : In the realm of international trade, the Import Export Code (IEC) plays a pivotal role, serving as a fundamental requirement for b...
DGFT : It is mandatory for all importers and exporters in India to have an IEC number. This number can be obtained from the DGFT by submi...
DGFT : Only one Importer Exporter Code (IEC) is allowed against a single Permanent Account Number (PAN) issued by Department of Income Ta...
Custom Duty : Explore the CESTAT Delhi order on the admissibility of Section 108 statements under the Customs Act, revealing violations and pena...
Custom Duty : Mahaveer NX challenges a customs order citing address discrepancy & lack of hearing. Madras HC sets it aside, directing issuance o...
DGFT : Smarte Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Vs Union of India (Bombay High Court) The Hon’ble High Court, Bombay in the matter of M/s Smarte Solu...
Custom Duty : Falcon India (Customs Broker) Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Delhi) Regulation 10 (n) of CBLR 2018 (read with erstwhile Regula...
Custom Duty : The order of confiscation with an option for redemption fine and penalty for importer not having Importer Exporter Code (IEC) numb...
DGFT : Stay updated on the recent amendments to Indias Interest Equalization Scheme, their implications, and the extended deadline till 3...
Custom Duty : Once registration is completed by an IEC holder for, first time import, Customs Officers will not insist upon registration for exp...
DGFT : All IECs which have not been updated after 01.07.2020 shall be de-activated with effect from 01.02.2022. The list of such IECs may...
DGFT : IEC de-activated, would have the opportunity for automatic re-activation without any manual intervention or any visits to the DGFT...
DGFT : Period of modification of IEC is extended for the year 2021-22 only till 31.08.2021, and no fee shall be charged on modifications ...
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 […]
Import Export Code! Have you ever encountered the term IEC on Television, Newspapers, and thinking about what it actually means? Is it Independent Electoral Commission, Indian Economic Conclave, or Import- Export Code? Then you are at the exact right place. Here a complete and basic guide about import export code is given. It would not […]
When DGFT chose TCS to revamp the website/platform, I was very happy that at least for once, this combination will make the life of the exporters better. However, my happiness was shattered just by the purposeless complications in the design of the website/platform whereas the earlier DGFT website was very plain & simple. I had […]
Gujarat HC directs DGFT to address petitioner’s plea on Import Export Code (IEC) denial. Full text of the judgment included.
Importer Exporter Code (IEC), is 10-digit code, however, after implementation of GST it is the PAN of the entity, with a lifetime validity issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to the importer/exporter in terms of Para 2.12 of Foreign Trade Policy(FTP 2015-20) read with Para 2.08 of Handbook of Procedure.
In case of change in constitution of a PAN based IEC by way of merger, acquisition, liquidation, inheritance etc. such that PAN of the new entity so formed is different from the earlier one, an IEC can be availed against the new PAN, if not existing already. Previous IEC(s) can also be operationally linked to the PAN/IEC of the new entity.
