Import Export Code

IEC stands for Import-Export Code. It is a 10 Digit unique code issued by directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) of commerce and industries ministry of government of India

Any person or business type who intends to import or export goods and services from or to India must require an Import Exports Code

Import Export Code can be obtained within 1 week from the date of filing application.

ICEGATE is an online portal of Central Board of Excise and Customs [CBEC] which facilitates import export-related services to the trade and cargo carriers and other users of Customs Department.
ICE GATE Verification ensures that a business entity's IEC Code registration is duly updated in government custom records.
With ICE GATE verification, Exporter/ Importer never face any kind of hitch doing import and export of goods and services due to non-availability of data in government custom authority records.

IE Code is one-time license and valid for the lifetime of business.

As per recent notification, DSC is not required to apply import exports code.

No, you will receive final soft copy of IEC certificate over the email

IEC is just a license allowing the import and export of goods. Therefore, no return is required to be filed under IEC code.

Any kind of business can apply for Import-Export Code Registration who are into the export-import business irrespective of any business entity

Yes Mr.tax is an online platform serving all over India no matters wherever you are doing business all you need is internet connection on your mobile or desktop and we are ready to get your job done

There is no penalty for not having an IE code but importing and exporting are not possible without an IE code.

Generally, it takes 3 to 7 days to get the IE code certificate after the submission of all required documents and information

Yes, you can fill AD Category Bank details in IEC. There is space to fill only one Bank account details in IEC application and the same will be shown in your IEC Registration Certificate. It is always advisable to put that banker details with whom you deal regularly and have good relations.
AD (Authorised Dealer) Category Bank means the bank who deal with the conversion of currency notes, coins or travelers' cheques designated in foreign currency into Indian Rupees and vice versa. Their objective is to provide easier foreign exchange facilities for travelers and tourists, including NRIs.