Who needs IEC Registration
Businesses/persons involved in import/export activities where IEC is required
Documents you’ll upload
The list depends on how you’re applyingIf you are applying as: Proprietor
- 01 PAN card Required
- 02 Aadhaar Card Required
- 03 Electricity Bill or Rent Deed Required
- 04 Bank Certificate or cancelled cheque Required
If you are applying as: Partnership
- 01 Firm PAN card Required
- 02 Partnership Deed Required
- 03 Aadhaar Card and PAN card of all partners Required
- 04 Bank Certificate or cancelled cheque of Partnership Firm Required
- 05 Partnership Registration Certificate Required
- 06 No objection certificate (NOC) if the address proof is not in your Firm's name If applicable
If you are applying as: Private limited or LLP
- 01 Company PAN card Required
- 02 Incorporation Certificate Required
- 03 Aadhaar Card and PAN card of all Directors Required
- 04 Bank Certificate or cancelled cheque of Company Required
- 05 MOA Required
- 06 AOA Required
- 07 No objection certificate (NOC) if the address proof is not in your Company's name If applicable
What you receive
- Importer Exporter Code (IEC)
How it works
- Step 1 Apply online A CA calls back and confirms the fee
- Step 2 Upload & CA checks Secure link from any phone; re-upload requests come with a reason
- Step 3 Filed Acknowledgement shared with you
- Done Done Your certificate or result in your account to download
Typical time once your documents are complete: 2–5 working days. Government processing time, where it applies, is extra.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for IEC Registration?
Click Apply now, sign in or create an account with your mobile number and a password, answer a few questions and upload the documents listed on this page. A Chartered Accountant reviews everything before anything is filed.
Can I upload photos taken on my phone?
Yes. Clear phone photos are fine as long as all four corners of the document are visible. PDF, JPG and PNG files all work.
What does it cost?
The fee depends on your case. It is shared after a CA reviews your application, before any work is filed for you.
How will I know the status?
Your account on this website shows every step as it happens, with the CA’s messages. Acknowledgements and certificates are added there for you to download.