{"id":305,"date":"2020-12-15T10:03:31","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T10:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=305"},"modified":"2021-03-17T12:56:27","modified_gmt":"2021-03-17T12:56:27","slug":"process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"IEC Registration in India: Process and Documents Required"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Nowadays, the opportunities and occasions to start a cross border\nbusiness have increased considerably due to the rapid rise in globalization. Further,\nit shall be considerate to state that to unlock the growth prospects at the\nglobal platform, every individual who is dealing in the import and export\nbusiness needs to obtain IEC Registration in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we will discuss the concept, procedure, and documents\nrequired for obtaining IEC Registration in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3aebea442e7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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Code<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india\/#Benefits_of_IEC_Registration_in_India\" title=\"Benefits of IEC Registration in\nIndia\">Benefits of IEC Registration in\nIndia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india\/#Situations_that_Require_IEC_Registration_in_India\" title=\"Situations that Require IEC\nRegistration in India\">Situations that Require IEC\nRegistration in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india\/#Situations_that_Do_Not_Require_IEC_Registration\" title=\"Situations that Do Not Require IEC\nRegistration\">Situations that Do Not Require IEC\nRegistration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india\/#Documents_Required_for_Obtaining_IEC_Registration_in_India\" title=\"Documents Required for Obtaining\nIEC Registration in India\">Documents Required for Obtaining\nIEC Registration in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india\/#Documents_Required_by_Sole_Proprietorship_Firm\" title=\"Documents Required by Sole\nProprietorship Firm\">Documents Required by Sole\nProprietorship Firm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india\/#Documents_Required_by_Partnership_Firm\" title=\"Documents Required by Partnership\nFirm\">Documents Required by Partnership\nFirm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india\/#Documents_Required_by_Limited_Liability_Partnership_or_Private_Company\" title=\"Documents Required by Limited\nLiability Partnership or Private Company\">Documents Required by Limited\nLiability Partnership or Private Company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india\/#Documents_Required_by_Trust_or_Society\" title=\"Documents Required by Trust or\nSociety\">Documents Required by Trust or\nSociety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india\/#Documents_Required_by_Hindu_Undivided_Family\" title=\"Documents Required by Hindu\nUndivided Family\">Documents Required by Hindu\nUndivided Family<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india\/#Procedure_for_Obtaining_IEC_Registration_in_India\" title=\"Procedure for Obtaining IEC\nRegistration in India\">Procedure for Obtaining IEC\nRegistration in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india\/#Visit_the_Official_DGFT_Website\" title=\"Visit the Official DGFT Website\">Visit the Official DGFT Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india\/#Fill_in_the_Necessary_Details\" title=\"Fill in the Necessary Details\">Fill in the Necessary Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india\/#Enter_Login_Credentials\" title=\"Enter Login Credentials\">Enter Login Credentials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india\/#Furnish_Details_in_IEC_Application_Form\" title=\"Furnish Details in IEC Application\nForm\">Furnish Details in IEC Application\nForm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india\/#Accept_Declaration\" title=\"Accept Declaration\">Accept Declaration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india\/#Final_Submission_of_Form\" title=\"Final Submission of Form\">Final Submission of Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india\/#Different_Modes_of_Submission\" title=\"Different Modes of Submission\">Different Modes of Submission<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india\/#Payment_of_the_Fees_of_Registration\" title=\"Payment of the Fees of Registration\">Payment of the Fees of Registration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/process-and-documents-required-for-iec-registration-in-india\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concept_of_Import_Export_Code\"><\/span>Concept of Import Export Code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nterm IEC or Import Export Code denotes a 10 digits code that is required by the\nindividual for carrying out business and operations at the global platform. That\nmeans any business that does not possess the Import Export Code is not eligible\nto operate internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, the DGFT or the Director-General of Foreign Trade, MoC (Ministry of Commerce) has the authority to grant IEC Certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, it shall be considerate to mention the <a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/iec-registration\"><strong>IEC registration<\/strong><\/a> has lifetime validity. That means there is no need for the IEC holder to apply for its renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_IEC_Registration_in_India\"><\/span>Benefits of IEC Registration in\nIndia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of IEC Registration in India are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Benefits-of-Import-Export-Code-in-India.png\" alt=\"IEC benefits\" class=\"wp-image-311\" width=\"495\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Benefits-of-Import-Export-Code-in-India.png 966w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Benefits-of-Import-Export-Code-in-India-300x280.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Benefits-of-Import-Export-Code-in-India-768x716.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Assists is Taking Business at the Global Platform;<\/li><li>Establishes Brand Name at the in the International Market;<\/li><li>Provides Benefits given by Export Promotion Council, DGFT, and Customs Authorities;<\/li><li>Promotes Hassle-Free Processing of Application;<\/li><li>Ensures Lifetime Validity;<\/li><li>Assists in the Process of Shipment Clearance;<\/li><li>Facilitates Foreign Bank Transfers;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Situations_that_Require_IEC_Registration_in_India\"><\/span>Situations that Require IEC\nRegistration in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The situations that require IEC Registration in India are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Situations-that-Require-IEC-Registration.png\" alt=\"IEC Registration Situation Requirements \" class=\"wp-image-308\" width=\"347\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Situations-that-Require-IEC-Registration.png 626w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Situations-that-Require-IEC-Registration-209x300.png 209w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>For obtaining Shipment Clearance from the Customs Authorities;<\/li><li>For sending Money Abroad through Banks;<\/li><li>For sending a Shipment Abroad through Customs Port;<\/li><li>For receiving money in the form of Foreign Currency directly into the Bank Account;<\/li><li>For obtaining the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/fssai-license\" class=\"text-primary\">FSSAI License<\/a><\/strong>;<\/li><li>For acquiring APEDA License;<\/li><li>For availing Export Subsidy provided by the EPC (Export Promotion Council);<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Situations_that_Do_Not_Require_IEC_Registration\"><\/span>Situations that Do Not Require IEC\nRegistration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The situations that do not require IEC Registration in India are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Situations-that-Do-Not-Require-IEC-Registration.png\" alt=\"Situations Not Require for IEC \" class=\"wp-image-309\" width=\"510\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Situations-that-Do-Not-Require-IEC-Registration.png 876w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Situations-that-Do-Not-Require-IEC-Registration-300x285.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Situations-that-Do-Not-Require-IEC-Registration-768x729.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>For\nImporting and Exporting Goods for Personal Use;<\/li><li>For\nImporting and Exporting Goods that are not related to Manufacturing and Trade;<\/li><li>For\nImporting and Exporting Goods and Services pertaining to Ministries and\nDepartments;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Obtaining_IEC_Registration_in_India\"><\/span>Documents Required for Obtaining\nIEC Registration in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents required for obtaining IEC\nRegistration in India are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_by_Sole_Proprietorship_Firm\"><\/span>Documents Required by Sole\nProprietorship Firm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents that are specifically required by a Sole Proprietorship Firm are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Digital\nPhotograph (3*3 size) of the Sole Proprietor;<\/li><li>A\ncopy of Sole Proprietor\u2019s PAN Card;<\/li><li>Identity\nProof in the form of Passport, Voter ID, UID, or Driving License;<\/li><li>In\ncase the premise used for business is self-owned, then the copy of the Sale Deed;<\/li><li>In\ncase the premise used for business is on rent or lease, then the copy of the\nLease Deed or Rent Agreement;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_by_Partnership_Firm\"><\/span>Documents Required by Partnership\nFirm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents that are specifically required\nby a Partnership Firm are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Digital Photograph (3*3 size) of the Managing Partner;<\/li><li>A copy of the Partnership Deed;<\/li><li>A copy of Managing Director\u2019s PAN Card;<\/li><li>Identity Proof in the form of Passport, Voter ID, UID, or Driving License;<\/li><li>In case the premise used for business is self-owned, then the copy of the Sale Deed;<\/li><li>In case the premise used for business is on rent or lease, then the copy of the Lease Deed or Rent Agreement;<\/li><li>Bank Certificate in the form ANF 2A;<\/li><li>Cancelled Cheque bearing the blueprinted name and account number of the applicant entity;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_by_Limited_Liability_Partnership_or_Private_Company\"><\/span>Documents Required by Limited\nLiability Partnership or Private Company<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents that are specifically required\nby an LLP or a Private Company are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Digital Photograph (3*3 size) of the Company\u2019s Director or the Designated Partner;<\/li><li>A copy of the Director\u2019s PAN Card;<\/li><li>Identity Proof in the form of Passport, Voter ID, UID, or Driving License;<\/li><li>A copy of the LLP Agreement or MOA (Memorandum of Association) and AOA (Articles of Association);<\/li><li>In case the premise used for business is self-owned, then the copy of the Sale Deed;<\/li><li>In case the premise used for business is on rent or lease, then the copy of the Lease Deed or Rent Agreement;<\/li><li>Bank Certificate in the form ANF 2A;<\/li><li>Cancelled Cheque bearing the blueprinted name and account number of the applicant entity;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_by_Trust_or_Society\"><\/span>Documents Required by Trust or\nSociety<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents that are specifically required\nby a Trust or Society are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Digital Photograph (3*3 size) of the Chief Executive, Managing Trustee, or Authorised Signatory; <\/li><li>A copy of the Certificate of<strong> <a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/society-registration\">Registration for Society<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><li>A copy of the Trust Deed;<\/li><li>Identity Proof in the form of Passport, Voter ID, UID, or Driving License;<\/li><li>In case the premise used for business is self-owned, then the copy of the Sale Deed;<\/li><li>In case the premise used for business is on rent or lease, then the copy of the Lease Deed or Rent Agreement;<\/li><li>Bank Certificate in the form ANF 2A;<\/li><li>Cancelled Cheque bearing the blueprinted name and account number of the applicant entity;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_by_Hindu_Undivided_Family\"><\/span>Documents Required by Hindu\nUndivided Family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents that are specifically required by a HUF (Hindu Undivided Family) are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Digital Photograph (3*3 size) of the Karta;<\/li><li>A copy of Karta\u2019s PAN Card;<\/li><li>Identity Proof in the form of Passport, Voter ID, UID, or Driving License;<\/li><li>In case the premise used for business is self-owned, then the copy of the Sale Deed;<\/li><li>In case the premise used for business is on rent or lease, then the copy of the Lease Deed or Rent Agreement;<\/li><li>Bank Certificate in the form ANF 2A;<\/li><li>Cancelled Cheque bearing the blueprinted name and account number of the applicant entity;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_Obtaining_IEC_Registration_in_India\"><\/span>Procedure for Obtaining IEC\nRegistration in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps involved in the procedure for obtaining IEC Registration in India are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Procedure-for-Obtaining-IEC-Registration-in-India-1024x563.png\" alt=\"Procedure for IEC Registration\" class=\"wp-image-310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Procedure-for-Obtaining-IEC-Registration-in-India-1024x563.png 1024w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Procedure-for-Obtaining-IEC-Registration-in-India-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Procedure-for-Obtaining-IEC-Registration-in-India-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Procedure-for-Obtaining-IEC-Registration-in-India.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_Official_DGFT_Website\"><\/span>Visit the Official DGFT Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first step, the applicant\nrequires to visit the official website of DGFT (Director General of Foreign\nTrade) at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dgft.gov.in\/CP\/\">https:\/\/www.dgft.gov.in\/CP\/<\/a>. After that, he\/ she needs to choose\nthe option \u201cApply for IEC\u201d placed on the right side of the homepage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fill_in_the_Necessary_Details\"><\/span>Fill in the Necessary Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the applicant requires to fill in\nthe required details, such as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Register\nUser as \u201cImporter\u201d or \u201cExporter\u201d;<\/li><li>First\nName of the Applicant;<\/li><li>Last\nName of the Applicant;<\/li><li>Email\nAddress of the Applicant;<\/li><li>Registered\nMobile Number of the Applicant;<\/li><li>Pin\nCode;<\/li><li>District\u2019s\nName;<\/li><li>City\u2019s\nName;<\/li><li>State\u2019s\nName;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, after filing all the required details, the applicant needs to select the option \u201cSend OTP\u201d. After that, he\/she will receive an OTP (One Time Password) for the verification on his\/her&nbsp;Registered Email Address and Mobile Number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the applicant will again receive a\ntemporary password on the&nbsp;registered E-mail Address, which he\/ she\nrequires to&nbsp;compulsorily change&nbsp;after the&nbsp;first login.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enter_Login_Credentials\"><\/span>Enter Login Credentials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this step, the said applicant needs\nto visit the homepage again to select the option \u201cApply for IEC. After that, he\/she\nrequires to furnish the provided Login Credentials by choosing the option\n\u201cLogin\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Furnish_Details_in_IEC_Application_Form\"><\/span>Furnish Details in IEC Application\nForm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now in the next step, the said applicant needs to choose the option\n\u201cStart a Fresh Application\u201d to furnish the details required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, the term \u201cRequired\u201d comprises of the details, such as <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>General Details;<\/li><li>Bank Details;<\/li><li>Specific Details;<\/li><li>Other Details;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Thereafter, he\/she needs to choose the option \u201cSave and Next\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accept_Declaration\"><\/span>Accept Declaration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this step, the applicant needs to\ntick the box termed as \u201cDeclaration\u201d and fill the place. After that, select the\noption \u201cSave and Next\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Submission_of_Form\"><\/span>Final Submission of Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After selecting the option, the\napplicant will be redirected to a new webpage, wherein he\/ she needs to select\nthe option \u201cSign\u201d place at the bottom of the said webpage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Modes_of_Submission\"><\/span>Different Modes of Submission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two different methods\navailable by way of which an applicant can submit or sign his\/her IEC\nregistration form. The two methods are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Aadhar\nOTP (One Time Password);<\/li><li>DSC\n(Digital Signature Certificate). <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it shall be relevant to note that in the case of Aadhar OTP, the applicant will need to furnish either his\/her Aadhar Number or the Virtual ID as well to submit the IEC Application Form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Payment_of_the_Fees_of_Registration\"><\/span>Payment of the Fees of Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last step in the process of obtaining IEC Registration in India\nis to make the payment of the fees prescribed. Further, for making payment, the\napplicant requires to click the option \u201cConfirm and Proceed to Make Payment\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, he\/she will be redirected towards the Payment Gateway\nknown as \u201cBharatkosh\u201d, wherein he\/she needs to pay the application fees of Rs\n500 to obtain IEC Code Certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a\nnutshell, obtaining an IEC Registration in India is a mandatory requirement for\nevery individual who wants to start his\/her business operations at the global\nlevel. That means if a merchant or the business owner has not acquired the IEC\nregistration, but continues to operations of import or export, then the same\nwill be termed as illegal in the eyes of the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further,\nthere is no need for the IEC holder to apply for the renewal of the Import\nExport Code, as the same has lifetime validity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, in case of any other doubt or perplexity, reach out to <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/\">Swarit Advisors<\/a><\/strong>, our IEC experts are there to cater to all your needs and doubts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/amendment-of-iec-provisions-under-foreign-trade-policy-by-dgft\/\">Amendment of IEC Provisions under Foreign Trade Policy by DGFT\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nowadays, the opportunities and occasions to start a cross border business have increased considerably due to the rapid rise in globalization. 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