{"id":12335,"date":"2020-08-20T14:24:29","date_gmt":"2020-08-20T08:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/?p=12335"},"modified":"2021-03-23T17:37:36","modified_gmt":"2021-03-23T12:07:36","slug":"how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"IEC Certificate: How to Apply and Print Certificate?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The term \u201cIEC Certificate\u201d denotes proof of <a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/iec-registration\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong>IEC Registration<\/strong><\/a>. It is a mandatory prerequisite for every Commercial Importer and Exporter operating in India. This certificate contains a 10 digit unique identification number and is issued by the DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade), MoC&amp;I (Ministry of Commerce and Industries), GOI (Government of India).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, an IEC code has lifetime validity. That means there is no need for the registration holder to get it renewed after expiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we will discuss the concept of the IEC Certificate and the Procedure to apply and download it online.<\/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-6a375012f2aeb\" 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 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#Benefits_of_IEC_Registration\" title=\"Benefits of IEC Registration\">Benefits of IEC Registration<\/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\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#Minimum_Requirements_for_IEC_Certificate\" title=\"Minimum Requirements for IEC Certificate\">Minimum Requirements for IEC Certificate<\/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\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#Documents_Needed_for_IEC_Registration\" title=\"Documents Needed for IEC Registration\">Documents Needed for IEC Registration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#In_the_case_of_Sole_Proprietorship_Firm\" title=\"In the case of Sole Proprietorship Firm\">In the case of Sole Proprietorship Firm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#In_the_case_of_Partnership_Firm\" title=\"In the case of Partnership Firm\">In the case of Partnership 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\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#In_the_case_of_Limited_Liability_Partnership\" title=\"In the case of Limited Liability Partnership\">In the case of Limited Liability Partnership<\/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\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#In_the_case_of_Company\" title=\"In the case of Company\">In the case of 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\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#In_the_case_of_Trust\" title=\"In the case of Trust\">In the case of Trust<\/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\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#In_the_case_of_HUF_Hindu_Undivided_Family\" title=\"In the case of HUF (Hindu Undivided Family)\">In the case of HUF (Hindu Undivided 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\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#Offline_Process_to_Obtain_IEC_Certificate\" title=\"Offline Process to Obtain IEC Certificate\">Offline Process to Obtain IEC Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#Online_Process_to_Obtain_IEC_Certificate\" title=\"Online Process to Obtain IEC Certificate\">Online Process to Obtain IEC Certificate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#Visit_the_Official_Portal\" title=\"Visit the Official Portal\">Visit the Official Portal<\/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\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#Enter_the_Required_Details\" title=\"Enter the Required Details\">Enter the Required Details<\/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\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#Fill_IEC_Registration_Form\" title=\"Fill IEC Registration Form\">Fill IEC Registration Form<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#Enter_General_Information\" title=\"Enter General\nInformation\">Enter General\nInformation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#Enter_Specific_Information\" title=\"Enter Specific\nInformation\">Enter Specific\nInformation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#Enter_Bank_Details\" title=\"Enter Bank\nDetails\">Enter Bank\nDetails<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#Enter_Other_Details\" title=\"Enter Other\nDetails\">Enter Other\nDetails<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#Accept_the_Declaration\" title=\"Accept the Declaration\">Accept the Declaration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#Final_Submission\" title=\"Final Submission\">Final Submission<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#Mode_of_Submission\" title=\"Mode of Submission\">Mode of Submission<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#Payment_of_Registration_Fee\" title=\"Payment of Registration Fee\">Payment of Registration Fee<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#How_to_Print_IEC_Certificate\" title=\"How to Print IEC Certificate\">How to Print IEC Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-apply-and-print-iec-certificate\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Latest_Update_on_IEC_Certificate\"><\/span>Latest Update on IEC Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Ministry of Commerce and Indu<\/em>s<em>try<\/em>, together with <em><strong>DGFT<\/strong><\/em>, decided to launch a digital platform for the issuance of Import Export Code. This online platform is made in phases, and the first phase went live from <em><strong>13.07.2020<\/strong><\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, this digital platform is made in consonance to the \u201cDigital India Programme\u201d and aims to promote the Ease of Doing Business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the other remaining phases of this platform are as following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Advance\nAuthorisation;<\/li><li>EPCG (Export\nPromotion of Capital Goods);<\/li><li>Export\nObligation Discharge<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this platform, the process of IEC Applications and Modification had been suspended with effect from 13.07.2020. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_IEC_Registration\"><\/span>Benefits of IEC Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Benefits-of-IEC-Registration-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Benefits of IEC Registration\" class=\"wp-image-12338\" width=\"616\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Benefits-of-IEC-Registration-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Benefits-of-IEC-Registration-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Benefits-of-IEC-Registration-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Benefits-of-IEC-Registration.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of IEC Registration are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Assists in the\nExpansion and Growth of Business;<\/li><li>Provides Benefit\noffered by EPC, DGFT, and Customs;<\/li><li>No need to File\nAnnual Returns;<\/li><li>Provides\nHassle-free Processing;<\/li><li>Offers Lifetime\nValidity;<\/li><li>Assists in\nShipment Clearance from Custom Authorities;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_Requirements_for_IEC_Certificate\"><\/span>Minimum Requirements for IEC Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Minimum-Requirements-for-IEC-Code-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Minimum Requirements for IEC Certificate\" class=\"wp-image-12339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Minimum-Requirements-for-IEC-Code-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Minimum-Requirements-for-IEC-Code-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Minimum-Requirements-for-IEC-Code-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Minimum-Requirements-for-IEC-Code.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The minimum requirements for obtaining IEC Code in India are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Current Bank\nAccount;<\/li><li>Valid PAN\n(Permanent Account Number);<\/li><li>Valid Email-ID\nand Mobile Number;<\/li><li>Scanned Copies\nof all the Documents Required;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Needed_for_IEC_Registration\"><\/span>Documents Needed for IEC Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><em>documents needed for IEC Certificate<\/em><\/strong>\nare as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_the_case_of_Sole_Proprietorship_Firm\"><\/span>In the case of Sole Proprietorship Firm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents required from a Sole Proprietorship Firm are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>(3*3) Digital\nPhotograph of the Sole Proprietor;<\/li><li>PAN Card\ndetails;<\/li><li>A copy of the Sole\nProprietor\u2019s Voter ID, Passport, UID, and Driving License;<\/li><li>In the case of\nSelf-owned Business, a copy of the Sale Deed;<\/li><li>In the case of\nRented Business, a copy of Rent or Lease Deed; <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_the_case_of_Partnership_Firm\"><\/span>In the case of Partnership Firm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The documents required from a <\/em><strong><em>Partnership Firm<\/em><\/strong><em> are as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>(3*3) Digital Photograph\nof the Managing Partner;<\/li><li>A copy of the\nPartnership Agreement or Deed;<\/li><li>PAN Card details\nof the Managing Partner;<\/li><li>A copy of the Managing\nPartner\u2019s Voter ID, Passport, UID, and Driving License;<\/li><li>In the case of\nSelf-owned Business, a copy of the Sale Deed;<\/li><li>In the case of\nRented Business, a copy of Rent or Lease Deed; <\/li><li>Bank Certificate\nor Cancelled Cheque according to form ANF 2A. The cheque must contain the name\nand account number of the applicant entity;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_the_case_of_Limited_Liability_Partnership\"><\/span>In the case of Limited Liability Partnership<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents required from a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/limited-liability-partnership-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Limited Liability Partnership<\/a><\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>(3*3) Digital Photograph\nof the Designated Partner;<\/li><li>A copy of the\nLimited Liability Partnership Agreement or LLP Agreement;<\/li><li>PAN Card details\nof the Designated Partner;<\/li><li>A copy of the Designated\nPartner\u2019s Voter ID, Passport, UID, and Driving License;<\/li><li>In the case of\nSelf-owned Business, a copy of the Sale Deed;<\/li><li>In the case of\nRented Business, a copy of Rent or Lease Deed; <\/li><li>Bank Certificate\nor Cancelled Cheque according to form ANF 2A. The cheque must contain the name\nand account number of the applicant entity;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_the_case_of_Company\"><\/span>In the case of Company<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents required from a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/private-limited-company-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Private Limited Company<\/a><\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>(3*3) Digital Photograph\nof the Managing Director;<\/li><li>PAN Card details;<\/li><li>A copy of the Director\u2019s\nVoter ID, Passport, UID, and Driving License;<\/li><li>In the case of\nSelf-owned Business, a copy of the Sale Deed;<\/li><li>In the case of\nRented Business, a copy of Rent or Lease Deed; <\/li><li>Bank Certificate\nor Cancelled Cheque according to form ANF 2A. The cheque must contain the name\nand account number of the applicant entity;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_the_case_of_Trust\"><\/span>In the case of Trust<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents required from a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trust-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Trust registration<\/a><\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>(3*3) Digital Photograph\nof the Signatory (Chief Executive or Managing Trustee);<\/li><li>Society\u2019s COR (Certificate\nof Registration);<\/li><li>A copy of the\nTrust Deed;<\/li><li>A copy of the Signatory\u2019s\n(Chief Executive or Managing Trustee) Voter ID, Passport, UID, and Driving\nLicense;<\/li><li>In the case of\nSelf-owned Business, a copy of the Sale Deed;<\/li><li>In the case of\nRented Business, a copy of Rent or Lease Deed; <\/li><li>Bank Certificate\nor Cancelled Cheque according to form ANF 2A. The cheque must contain the name\nand account number of the applicant entity;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_the_case_of_HUF_Hindu_Undivided_Family\"><\/span>In the case of HUF (Hindu Undivided Family)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The documents required from an <\/em><strong><em>HUF (Hindu Undivided Family)<\/em><\/strong><em> are as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>(3*3) Digital Photograph\nof the Karta;<\/li><li>PAN Card details;<\/li><li>A copy of the Karta\u2019s\nVoter ID, Passport, UID, and Driving License;<\/li><li>In the case of\nSelf-owned Business, a copy of the Sale Deed;<\/li><li>In the case of\nRented Business, a copy of Rent or Lease Deed; <\/li><li>Bank Certificate\nor Cancelled Cheque according to form ANF 2A. The cheque must contain the name\nand account number of the HUF;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offline_Process_to_Obtain_IEC_Certificate\"><\/span>Offline Process to Obtain IEC Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Offline-Process-to-Obtain-IEC-Certificate-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Offline Process for IEC Certificate\" class=\"wp-image-12345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Offline-Process-to-Obtain-IEC-Certificate-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Offline-Process-to-Obtain-IEC-Certificate-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Offline-Process-to-Obtain-IEC-Certificate-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Offline-Process-to-Obtain-IEC-Certificate.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The steps included in the <\/em><strong><em>offline process to obtain IEC Certificate <\/em><\/strong><em>are as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Obtain a <strong><em>Form ANF 2A<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Fill it Carefully and furnish all the required details;<\/li><li>Submit the Form;<\/li><li>Pay the <strong><em>Fees of Rs 500<\/em><\/strong> at the Zonal Office of DGFT (same can be sent by a registered post as well);<\/li><li>Issuance of <strong><em>File Number<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Use the File Number to check the status of the application form on the official DGFT Portal;<\/li><li>Issuance of IEC Certificate normally takes 1 to 2 weeks time.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_Process_to_Obtain_IEC_Certificate\"><\/span>Online Process to Obtain IEC Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps included in the online process to obtain IEC Certificate are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_Official_Portal\"><\/span>Visit the Official Portal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first step, the applicant needs to visit the Official<strong> DGFT Portal<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dgft.gov.in\/CP\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>. After that, click on the option saying \u201cApply for IEC\u201d;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"678\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rsz_screenshot_87.png\" alt=\"Visit DGFT Portal\" class=\"wp-image-12341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rsz_screenshot_87.png 678w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rsz_screenshot_87-300x144.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enter_the_Required_Details\"><\/span>Enter the Required Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the applicant needs to provide the required details. The term \u201c<em><strong>Required Details<\/strong><\/em>\u201d include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Register User as\n\u201cExporter\u201d or \u201cImporter\u201d;<\/li><li>First Name;<\/li><li>Last Name;<\/li><li>Email Id of the\nApplicant;<\/li><li>Registered\nMobile Number of the Applicant;<\/li><li>Pincode;<\/li><li>District Name;<\/li><li>City Name; and <\/li><li>State Name;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>After entering the required details, click on \u201cSend OTP\u201d. &nbsp;The applicant will receive an OTP (One Time Password) will be sent to the registered number and Email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After successful verification of the OTP given, the applicant will receive a temporary password on his\/her registered mail, which he\/she needs to change after the first login.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"675\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rsz_1screenshot_88.png\" alt=\"verification of the OTP at DGFT\" class=\"wp-image-12340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rsz_1screenshot_88.png 675w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rsz_1screenshot_88-300x145.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\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 applicant needs to go back to the home page and select the option \u201cApply for IEC\u201d. After selecting the option, the applicant requires to enter his\/her login credentials by clicking on \u201cLogin\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rsz_1screenshot_90.png\" alt=\"Enter Login Credentials on DGFT\" class=\"wp-image-12342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rsz_1screenshot_90.png 683w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rsz_1screenshot_90-300x144.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fill_IEC_Registration_Form\"><\/span>Fill IEC Registration Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After entering the Login Credentials, the applicant needs to select the option \u201cStart Fresh Application\u201d and provide the required details. The term \u201crequired details\u201d include General, Specific, Bank, and Other Details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enter_General_Information\"><\/span>Enter General\nInformation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Details required for the <\/em><strong><em>General Section <\/em><\/strong><em>are as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Name of Concern;<\/li><li>Name of the Firm;<\/li><li>PAN (Permanent Account Number) Card details of the Entity;<\/li><li>Name as per PAN Card;<\/li><li>Incorporation Date or DOB (Date of Birth) of the Entity;<\/li><li>Choose the category from the following:<\/li><li>Merchant Exporter;<\/li><li>Manufacturer Exporter;<\/li><li>Merchant cum Manufacturer Exporter;<\/li><li>Service Provider; or<\/li><li>Any other category;<\/li><li>Choose whether the firm belongs to SEZ (Special Economic Zone) or not<\/li><li>Select whether the concerned firm is located in any of the following schemes:<\/li><li>EOU (Export Oriented Unit) Scheme;<\/li><li>EHTP (Electronic Hardware Technology Park) Scheme;<\/li><li>STP (Software Technology Park) Scheme;<\/li><li>BTP (Bio-Technology Park) Scheme;<\/li><li>In the case of LLP or Company, enter the LLPIN (Limited Liability Partnership Identification Number)\/ CIN (Company Identification Number); <\/li><li>Enter GST (Goods and Services Tax) No;<\/li><li>Provide the Mail and Mobile Number for correspondence purpose;<\/li><li>Upload the Proof of Establishment\/ COR (Certificate of Registration) of the concerned entity. This document is mandatory in case of the following:<\/li><li>Partnership Firm;<\/li><li>Registered Society;<\/li><li>Hindu Undivided Family;<\/li><li>Trust; and<\/li><li>Any other;<\/li><li>Enter the Address for the Registered Office of the Firm;<\/li><li>Upload the Proof for the Registered Office. The proof can include any of the following:<\/li><li>Sale Deed;<\/li><li>Rent Agreement;<\/li><li>Electricity Bill;<\/li><li>Lease Deed;<\/li><li>Telephone Landline Bill;<\/li><li>Mobile Postpaid Bill;<\/li><li>MOU (Memorandum of Understanding);<\/li><li>The documents acceptable only in case of a Sole Proprietorship Firm are as follows:<\/li><li>Aadhar Card;<\/li><li>Voter ID;<\/li><li>Passport;<\/li><li>In case the registered office is not in the name of the applicant, then he\/she needs to obtain a NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the owner of the premises;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>After providing all the details, click on the option \u201c<em><strong>Save and Next<\/strong><\/em>\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enter_Specific_Information\"><\/span>Enter Specific\nInformation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This section includes specific information of the Sole Proprietor\/ Director\/ Partner\/ Managing Trustee\/Karta. The information required under this section are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Name mentioned\non the PAN Card;<\/li><li>PAN (Permanent\nAccount Number) of the person, i.e., Sole Proprietor\/ Director\/ Partner\/\nManaging Trustee\/ Karta;<\/li><li>DOB (Date of\nBirth) as per PAN Card;<\/li><li>Address of the Sole\nProprietor\/ Director\/ Partner\/ Managing Trustee\/ Karta;<\/li><li>Mobile Number of\nthe Sole Proprietor\/ Director\/ Partner\/ Managing Trustee\/ Karta;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, after submitting the information required, click again on the \u201c<em><strong>Save and Next<\/strong><\/em>\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enter_Bank_Details\"><\/span>Enter Bank\nDetails<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This section requires the information as following:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>IFSC Code;<\/li><li>Account Number;<\/li><li>Name of the\nAccount Holder;<\/li><li>Bank Name;<\/li><li>Branch Name;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The applicant also needs to upload either the Cancelled Cheque of the respective bank account or bank certificate as per specified Performa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, after submitting the information required, click again on the \u201c<em><strong>Save and Next<\/strong><\/em>\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enter_Other_Details\"><\/span>Enter Other\nDetails<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In this section, the applicant needs to choose the preferred sectors of operation from the options given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, after choosing the preferred sectors, click again on the \u201c<em><strong>Save and Next<\/strong><\/em>\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accept_the_Declaration\"><\/span>Accept the Declaration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the applicant needs to check the box saying \u201cDeclaration\u201d and fill the place. After that, he\/she requires to press the \u201c<em><strong>Save and Next<\/strong><\/em>\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Submission\"><\/span>Final Submission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the next step, the applicant will be redirected to a page wherein he\/she needs to select the option \u201c<strong><em>Sign<\/em><\/strong>\u201d placed at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mode_of_Submission\"><\/span>Mode of Submission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two ways through which an applicant can submit or sign his\/her registration form, i.e., <strong><em>Aadhar OTP <\/em><\/strong>or <strong><em>DSC<\/em><\/strong> (Digital Signature Certificate). In the case of Aadhar OTP, the applicant will need to enter Aadhar Number or Virtual ID and then submit the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Payment_of_Registration_Fee\"><\/span>Payment of Registration Fee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After successfully signing the E-registration form, the applicant needs to click on the option saying \u201cConfirm and Proceed to Make Payment\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For making payment, the concerned applicant will be re-directed to the Payment Gateway known as \u201cBharatkosh\u201d. Further, the application fee for the IEC Certificate is Rs 500. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Display of Receipt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After successful payment, the applicant will be redirected back to the <em><strong>official DGFT<\/strong><\/em> (Director General of Foreign Trade) portal, wherein the payment receipt will be displayed on the screen. The applicant can now download the receipt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Print_IEC_Certificate\"><\/span>How to Print IEC Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Online-Process-to-Download-and-Print-IEC-Certificate-1024x768.png\" alt=\"IEC Print\" class=\"wp-image-12351\" width=\"508\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Online-Process-to-Download-and-Print-IEC-Certificate-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Online-Process-to-Download-and-Print-IEC-Certificate-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Online-Process-to-Download-and-Print-IEC-Certificate-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Online-Process-to-Download-and-Print-IEC-Certificate.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally, the applicant will receive a copy of the IEC Certificate on his\/her registered email address. However, he\/she can download the same from the official portal as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The steps included in the <\/em><strong><em>procedure for IEC Print<\/em><\/strong><em> are as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Visit the\nOfficial Website;<\/li><li>Login to the\nAccount;<\/li><li>Go to \u201cManage\nIEC\u201d; and <\/li><li>Select \u201cPrint IEC\nCertificate\u201d;<\/li><\/ol>\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>It is quite obvious that if anybody who intends to start the business at a global level, then he\/she must obtain the IEC from the DGFT. IEC full form is Import Export Code. Without an IEC License, you cannot carry on the business operations of import and export in any condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, we advise you to hire a professional who has good prior experience over providing IEC License. At Swarit Advisors, we have a team of experts who rank high in providing clients with on-time registration and the fastest service ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read, Also<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/documents-required-for-iec-code-for-partnership-firm\/\">Documents Required for IEC Code for Partnership Firm<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The term \u201cIEC Certificate\u201d denotes proof of IEC Registration. It is a mandatory prerequisite for every Commercial Importer and Exporter operating in India. This certificate contains a 10 digit unique identification number and is issued by the DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade), MoC&amp;I (Ministry of Commerce and Industries), GOI (Government of India). 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