Import Export Code (IEC Registration)
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IEC or Importer Exporter Code is a unique 10-digit alpha numeric code issued on the basis of PAN of an entity.
To import or export in India, IEC Code is mandatory. No person or entity shall make any Import or Export without IEC Code Number, unless specifically exempted.
An individual or a company who wants to do international business can get an IEC. Individuals can use either the name of their company or their name directly to apply for IEC.
IEC is issued in electronic form (e-IEC) by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) which is under Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.
An IEC allotted to an applicant shall have permanent validity.