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DGFT Annual IEC Update: Repeated Compliance Burden on One Million Exporters

DGFT : The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government ...

May 11, 2026 2808 Views 0 comment Print

Want to Start Import-Export? Here’s What Most People Don’t Realize at First

DGFT : Learn the critical legal steps for starting an export business in India, including IEC code, ICEGATE registration, and other neces...

July 8, 2025 1332 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT’s Annual IEC Updation: A Burden on Exporters

DGFT : India's exporters face mandatory annual IEC updates from DGFT, even with no changes. This practice burdens businesses and raises c...

June 28, 2025 1605 Views 0 comment Print

Registration Procedure for Obtaining IEC Code

DGFT : Learn the step-by-step procedure for obtaining an IEC code for import/export in India, including necessary documents and registrat...

August 5, 2024 3324 Views 0 comment Print

IEC CODE: Way to Start International Trade

Excise Duty : Unlock global trade success with the IEC code. Learn its legal significance, role in customs clearance, financial transactions, an...

January 16, 2024 1182 Views 3 comments Print


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DGFT allots IEC in 73 to 977 Years in advance

DGFT : Only one Importer Exporter Code (IEC) is allowed against a single Permanent Account Number (PAN) issued by Department of Income Ta...

May 19, 2015 2055 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Section 108 Customs Act Statements Admissible in Court: CESTAT

Custom Duty : Explore the CESTAT Delhi order on the admissibility of Section 108 statements under the Customs Act, revealing violations and pena...

April 19, 2024 1497 Views 0 comment Print

HC Quashes Order as SCN was delivered at old address despite intimation of new address

Custom Duty : Mahaveer NX challenges a customs order citing address discrepancy & lack of hearing. Madras HC sets it aside, directing issuance o...

April 11, 2024 846 Views 0 comment Print

SEIS benefits cannot be denied for not having IEC registration at the time of export

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...

August 4, 2022 7581 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Broker cannot use IEC of others without their knowledge for import by his client

Custom Duty : Falcon India (Customs Broker) Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Delhi) Regulation 10 (n) of CBLR 2018 (read with erstwhile Regula...

March 28, 2022 2880 Views 0 comment Print

Permanent IEC can be used for import of goods for personal use not connected with manufacture or agriculture

Custom Duty : The order of confiscation with an option for redemption fine and penalty for importer not having Importer Exporter Code (IEC) numb...

November 28, 2021 3708 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Interest Equalization Scheme: Rs. 2.50 Cr per IEC cap for Quarter ending on 30.06.2024

DGFT : Stay updated on the recent amendments to Indias Interest Equalization Scheme, their implications, and the extended deadline till 3...

March 20, 2024 915 Views 0 comment Print

Separate registration in respect of First time import & export at JNCH

Custom Duty : Once registration is completed by an IEC holder for, first time import, Customs Officers will not insist upon registration for exp...

March 29, 2023 5325 Views 0 comment Print

Third phase of deactivation of IECs not updated at DGFT initiated

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...

January 14, 2022 16860 Views 0 comment Print

Automatic re-activation of IEC without manual intervention

DGFT : IEC de-activated, would have the opportunity for automatic re-activation without any manual intervention or any visits to the DGFT...

November 19, 2021 8373 Views 0 comment Print

Extension in period of modification of IEC till 31.08.2021

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 ...

August 9, 2021 1956 Views 0 comment Print


Import Export Code

August 9, 2021 9945 Views 1 comment Print

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.

Import Export Code (IEC)- Benefits, Updation & Who can obtain

July 26, 2021 3750 Views 2 comments Print

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 […]

Updation/Modification in e-IEC (Import Export Code)

July 6, 2021 10860 Views 1 comment Print

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 […]

IEC modification/updation date extended up to 31.07.2021

July 1, 2021 16104 Views 0 comment Print

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 […]

All you need to know about Surrender of IEC License

June 23, 2021 20172 Views 2 comments Print

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 […]

Import Export Code (IEC) – Registration & Requirements

June 23, 2021 7173 Views 0 comment Print

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, […]

Import Export Code (IEC) with FAQs

June 11, 2021 30957 Views 2 comments Print

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 […]

DGFT IEC services not available from 01st June to 6th June 2021

May 26, 2021 1017 Views 0 comment Print

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.

IEC Linking on DGFT Portal by 30.06.2021

April 15, 2021 24573 Views 4 comments Print

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 […]

Why Import Export Code (IEC) in India?

April 14, 2021 3996 Views 0 comment Print

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 […]

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