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October 21, 2015 Category : FAQ

ion provided here is part of Online export import training guide

1st April, 2015. Click

here to read latest update to obtain IEC number (Importe

r Code) as per Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20

d extraction of notification of DGFT on IEC applications online processing and issue of e

ationalises online filing of IEC applications online processing and issue of e IECs in digital format

e General of Foreign Trade has started operationalising online filing of Importer Exporter Code (IEC)
s, online processing and issue of e-IECs in digital format. Now new entrepreneurs/exporters/importe
e for issue of new IEC from the comfort of their home/IT Kiosk with no more visits to the Regional Au
ired, and upload the documents and pay the required fee through Net banking.

rocessing of such applications by Regional Authority of DGFT would be done online (no paper work i

storage space required and no misplaced documents) and the digitally signed e-IEC (no more IECs
d be issued/emailed to the applicants within two working days.

application is incomplete or otherwise ineligible, the same shall be rejected and an auto generated
l (with reasons for rejection) would be sent to the applicant - within two working days only. There w
ficiencies letters' now (no more discretion at the level of RAs and consequent elimination of possible

underway to allow/enable payment of fee through Debit/Credit cards, which would further facilitate
nce implemented the Online system would be made mandatory. However, till such time payment th
it cards is enabled, the existing offline/manual system has also been allowed side by side, in order t
cants who do not have Net banking facility.

also underway for message exchange/integration of our system with Income Tax department and M
Affair for verification of PAN and DIN/CIN details respectively. Once implemented, this would further
sing time of e-IEC applications at RA level (possibly one day only).

mportant and path breaking initiative by Department of Commerce/DGFT towards "Digital India" vis
ster of India and "Ease of Doing Business".

IEC code and How to obtain Import Export Code number?

ned briefly about Import Export Code number under my article - How to set up an export import firm in India
more clarifications about IE code and here, I have included their doubts about IEC number. Read below about Import Expor

ODE number used in Export Import business?

or IMPORTER EXPORTER CODE which contains 10 digit number issued by Director General of Foreign Trade,
Government of India.

Exporter Code ?
e person/ company starting a venture for International trade of Export and Import. If any foreign transfer on account of busin

mport be made without Importer Exporter Code ?

s a primary document for recognition by Govt. of India as Exporter / Importer. However, if value of goods is very law, the c
permit first export (only one time) by imposing penal charges.

here to get guidelines to obtain IEC

Application for IEC.pdf

benefits of Importer exporter code ?

t Code number is the primary proof of a firm as an Exporter/Importer in India. IEC number can be submitted with governm
a proof of exporter/importer to obtain various benefits on their exports / imports from DGFT, customs, Export Promotion Co

s issued by Directory General of Foreign Trade at each regional offices where the exporter/importer situates.

for an Importer Exporter Code?

y application for Import Export Code number can be downloaded from DGFT website and follow procedures.

Import Export Code application by online?

cation can be filed for issue of new Importer Exporter code.

ill Aayaat-Niryaat Form after submission of online data ?

g application online, take a print out and attach the necessary documents submit. There is no additional requirements for filli

documents needed for an Importer Exporter Code application ?

e listed below (Please reconfirm with the authorities, as these information can be changed amended time to time)

pt / Demand Draft details evidencing payment of application fee of Rs. 1000/-. DD should be in favour of Zonal JDGFT, Ne

from the Banker of the applicant firm in the format given in Appendix 18 A (Part B).

ed copy of Permanent Account Number (PAN) issued by Income Tax Authorities.

of passport size photographs of the applicant. Photograph on the bankers certificate should be attested by the banker of appl

sed envelope duly stamped for Rs.25/- (Amount may differ time to time; you may get exact amount from issuing authority)

ments may be kept securely in a file cover.

rtificate be from any of my current accounts in the same name of firm to apply for IEC number?

k certificate should be the bank through which you are going to transact your export import procedures and formalities with f

essed and stamped envelope required along with application for Import Export Code number?
taining the IEC number is sent to the applicant in such envelope.

to attest PAN number from any gazette officers/notary while applying for Import Export Code number?
elf attest the copy of PAN, when applying for IEC code number.

e for fresh Importer Exporter code Application?

ee is Rs. 1000/- which can be paid through Demand Draft / Pay Order to apply for IEC code.(Amount may differ time to tim

unt from issuing authority)

or Modification in Importer Exporter Code?

geable for modification in Importer Exporter Code, if informed within 90 days of such changes. After 90 days, a fee of Rs.10

e for issuance of duplicate Importer Exporter Code ?

ble in for D.D./TR. (Amount may differ time to time; you may get exact amount from issuing authority)

ber / PAN card is essential in IEC? What are the alternatives?

mandatory. Photocopy of PAN card has to be submitted along with the application of IEC. If PAN card is not issued to the app
allotment letter from I.T. Department will also be accepted.

show PAN Card for verification in IEC?

one IEC would be issued against a single PAN number. Any proprietor can have only one IEC number and in case there are m
to a proprietor, the same may be surrendered to the Regional Office for cancellation.

to get an IEC after filing application for Import Export Code number ?

y IEC number is issued within a couple of days, if all documents are in order. However, you can expect IEC number by post

and delivered / over the counter?

ued are dispatched through Speed Post.

mber is sent by mail?

horities, this is one of the procedures for address verification of Exporter/Importer.

atkal Scheme in Import Export Code number?

ned above, the authorities issues Import Export Code number within hours of receipt of proper applications.

ays are required to send the data to Customs?

tomatically transmitted electronically on the day of issue of IEC.

Import Export Code number once again with concerned customs department to do exports and importer?

, you may cross check and confirm about such electronic transition from DGFT to CUSTOMS about the details of your

department use IEC?

mber need to be reflected in all customs documents related to exports and imports

here to get guidelines to obtain IEC

Application for IEC.pdf

k their IEC status at Customs on line?

IEC (BIN) Status to know the status at Customs.

the word Online means in IEC?

Online means that the IEC issued by our office has been accepted by Customs.
know the file number of IEC application ?
option Find Your File No, (Fresh IEC).

he status of IEC application through the website?

option Status of IEC application.

a be modified after submission of application through the website?

re submission data can be modified.

n applicant (NRI) can apply IEC?

llow the normal application procedure. In addition permission from RBI/FIPB is needed in some cases.

quited to be submitted for a foreign national for obtaining IEC (documents needed)?

tion, Memorandum of Association, copy of Passport are required.

s require residence in India to obtain Import Export Code number?

er Import Export Code number if I do not wish to operate as Exporter Importer?

surrender such Import Export Code number to the concerned authorities. The issuing authority shall cancel such IEC and tra
to DGFT and customs authorities.

C is received undelivered, what are the documents required for proving the genuineness of the firm?

ion to Post Office, copy of Telephone Bill, Electricity Bill, copy of Rent Deed etc. (any one) is required to confirm about the

ards (both side) is required?

tify issuing authoritys address.

d authority letter at the time of submission of application of IEC?

documents required for issue of Duplicate IEC ?

led application form along with application fee of Rs.200/-, a copy of FIR and an affidavit on stamp paper of Rs.10/- duly no

ly online for issue of duplicate IEC?

to download application for IEC in India

Limited Co. / Private Limited Co./ Partnership obtain different IECs for different concerns owned by it ?

ver, the name of each concern owned by such a company may be included in the IEC of the firm in whose name PAN exists,

has to be revalidated after a period of time?

eed not be revalidated if the PAN is incorporated in it, but the same needs to be updated for changes in name / address / con

done after obtaining the amended / online/new IEC?

er / Importer should check the BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION NUMBER on IEC STATUS AT CUSTOMS (BIN) for new
updated with PAN and on VIEW YOUR IEC in case of modified IECs. The above status should also be confirmed from the
ned Customs authority before effecting any Import or Export.

ort goods for personal purpose , not related to trade,agriculture or manufacture. Should I need to obtain Import Export Code
personal purpose not related to trade,agriculture or manufacture is exempted to obtain Import Export Code number.

like to import goods from Nepal with a CIF value of single transaction about INR 20000.00 .
Export Code number?
Import from Nepal with CIF value of single transaction below INR 25000 is exempted from obtaini
(Please reconfirm the value, which may be amended time to time by government)

export goods for personal purpose , not related to trade,agriculture or manufacture. Should I need t
Export Code number?
of personal purpose not related to trade,agriculture or manufacture is exempted to obtain Import Ex

goods to Nepal with a CIF value of single transaction about INR 20000.00 . Should I need an Import Export Code
Nepal with CIF value of single transaction below INR 25000 is exempted from obtaining IEC number. (Please reconfirm th
e amended time to time by government)

ort or import goods from Myanmar through Indo-Myanmar border areas with a CIF value of single transaction consignment
ould I need Import Export Code number?
r import goods from Myanmar through Indo-Myanmar border areas with a CIF value of single transaction consignment
o obtain Import Export Code number.

ment of IEC item based?

rmanent document issued to the Importer /Exporter only once and the same is not item based. The Exporter / Importer can ve
mport / Export based on the IEC issued.

er / Exporter exempted from obtaining IEC No.?

ategories of importers or exporters shown at Para 2.8 of Hand Book of Procedures Vol.1 (2002-2007) are exempted from obt

to download application for IEC in India

an exporter do if he does not wish to operate the allotted IEC Number?

nder the original IEC by informing this office and on receipt of such intimation; this office shall immediately cancel the same

to download application for IEC in India

1st April, 2015. Click

here to read latest update to obtain IEC number (Importe

r Code) as per Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20

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of application of Import Export Code is given below, you may reconfirm the latest application from authorities directly. Thes
necessary proper form of application for Import Export Code can be downloaded from the official website of DG

to download application for IEC in India

orm for Issue / Modification in Importer Exporter

y the Issuing Authority

y the applicants

state Not Applicable wherever the information / data is not applicable to you.

d * are optional. All others are mandatory

ffice in case of Companies and

n case of Others)

f all Branches / Divisions / Units / Factories

ia & abroad (attach extra sheet if required)

ess (for correspondence with DGFT)*

Proprietor / Partners / Directors / Karta / Trustee

nt firm (attach extra sheet if required)

of Partners / Directors / Karta / Trustee

ormation may be provided for each Proprietor / Partners / Directors / Karta / Trustee

Concern (please tick)

t Undertaking

ited Company

mited Company

porter (please tick)

um Manufacturer

ning Bank Account

Bank and its Branch on which drawn

he Applicant Place

BANK CERTIFICATE FOR ISSUE OF IEC

on the official letter head of the Bank)

___________________________________________________________________

ddress of the licensing authority)

at M/s...................................................................... (Name and Address of the applicant) are

Savings Bank Account / Current Account (tick whichever is applicable) No. ........................ with us

nker must identify and attest the photograph.

ion of Import Export Code Number

Modification required

ls Modification required

to be submitted in support of the claim

Proprietorship firms, please furnish documentary evidence regarding

h of individual
IECs held along with their details

Companies, please furnish documentary evidence regarding

he Applicant Place

ON/UNDERTAKING

y declare that the particulars and the statements made in this application are true and correct to the best of

ledge and belief and nothing has been concealed or held there from.

understand that any information furnished in the application if found incorrect or false will render me/us liable for

on or other consequences as may be prescribed in law or otherwise warranted.

take to abide by the provisions of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, the Rules and

d there under, the Foreign Trade Policy, the Handbook of Procedures and the ITC(HS) Classification of

y certify that the firm/company for whom the application has been made has not been penalized under the
Excise Act, Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act 1992 and FERA/FEMA

y certify that none of the Proprietor/ Partner(s)/ Director(s)/Karta/Trustee of the firm/company, as the case may

oprietor/Partner(s)/Director(s)/Karta/Trustee in any other firm/Company which(i) has come to the adverse

FT, (ii). is in the caution list of RBI,

certify that neither the Registered Office/Head Office of the firm/company nor any of its Branch

t(s)/Division(s) has been declared a defaulter and has otherwise been made ineligible for undertaking
under any of the provisions of the Policy.

t in the firm-Kindly tick one of the following:

o non-resident interest in the firm/company and no non resident investment with or without repatriation benefits has

the firm/company; or

on-resident interest in the firm/company and non resident investment without repatriation benefits in the firm/company

he general/specific permission of RBI; or

on-resident interest in the firm/company and non-resident investment with repatriation benefits in the firm/company is

specific permission of RBI.

I interest/holding with repatriation benefits in the firm/company, please furnish

y declare that I/We have not obtained nor applied for issuance of an Importer Exporter Code Number in the

Registered/Head Office or any of our Branch(s)/Unit(s)/Division(s) to any other Licensing Authority.

rtify that I am authorised to verify and sign this declaration as per Paragraph 9.9 of the Policy.

he Applicant Place

___________________________________________________________________________________________

S FOR APPLICANTS

or new IEC number- Kindly fill Part A, B & D of this application form

of the application must be submitted.

dual page of the application has to be signed by the applicant.

n must be accompanied by documents as per details given below:

raft of Rs. 250 evidencing payment of application fee in favor of the concerned

e of DGFT. Money can also be paid through Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).
from the Banker of the applicant firm in the specified format

ied copy of Permanent Account Number (PAN) issued by Income Tax Authorities.

es of passport size photographs of the applicant

h on the bankers certificate should be attested by the banker of the applicant.

essed envelope and stamp of Rs.30.

ocuments may be kept secured in a file cover.

cuments may be sent by post or hand delivered at the concerned regional DGFT office.

or modification of existing IEC number- Kindly fill Part A, C & D of

opy of the application should be submitted.

dual page of the application has to be signed by the applicant.

n must be accompanied by documents as per details given below:

Proprietorship firms, please furnish

h of individual
IECs held along with their details

Companies, please furnish

raft details evidencing payment of application fee in terms of Appendix 21B. (No fee is payable for

amendment if such application is made in 60 days. Otherwise, a fee of Rs.200 may be paid in form of demand

is required for inclusion of PAN no. in the old IEC.

py of existing IEC.

to download application for IEC in India

IEC Duplicate Affidavit
AFFIDAVIT FOR APPLYING FOR DUPLICATE IEC

ECUTED ON A STAMP PAPER WORTH MINIMUM RS.20/- AND DULY NOTARISED)

AFFIDAVIT

------------------------------------------------(NAME & FULL ADDRESS OF THE FIRM) AFFIRM AND DECLARE THAT
IE CODE CERTIFICATE BEARING NO-------------------------------------(IEC NUMBER) DATED ----------ISSUED TO
T/MISPLACED. THE I.E. CODE CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN PLEDGED, TRANSFERRED OR HANDED OV
R BEHALF TO ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY PURPOSE/CONSIDERATION WHATSOEVER. WE REQUEST Y
LICATE IE CODE CERTIFICATE.

GREE AND UNDERTAKE TO RETURN THE ORIGINAL IE CODE CERTIFICATE IF TRACED LATER TO THE

Y FOR RECORD.

LSO UNDERTAKE TO INDEMNIFY THE GOVERNMENT OF ANY LOSS, WHICH MAY OCCUR ON ACCOUN
LACED IE CODE CERTIFICATE.

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edures and documentation

to meet you. I am recently starting one minerals and metals trading company that is UNIQUE IMPORTS & EXPORTS based
RADESH. Iam registered this company commercial tax deportment only, i have PAN no.Now i want to applying for IEC code
with out IEC no I eligible to trade the domestic materials? like copper material? could you please give the reply sir. Thank yo

E information is more than sufficient. only I WANT to know whether any other code is to be obtained form RBI ? ONLY COD
FINAL. WITH REGARDS. TKU.

e lost my iec code. Can it be tracked by the firm name or any other way.If so can you please guide me.

res to open bank account for IEC code ?

ah, Open a current account with bank and gently go ahead to apply IEC

an card already showing my home address, but the address of my firm is different...Can i apply through this pan card for IEC

you are applying for IEC as Proprietership, your personal PAN is treated for your business

information given is very much useful to a beginner. I just want to know that can a new person (who has just started his comp
nover is nil) apply for the IEC Code?

eady have an IEC code applied using my OBC bank account. However I am not able to operate my OBC bank account throu
I change the bank account to my ICICI bank account and export through that? What is the procedure to do this? Thank you.

eement with a foreign co for whom I have to do testing of their material (related to construction chemicals)and send them the
s purpose they shall ship the required raw material .The value of each consignment shall not exceed 400 $ (two to three cons
aterial is not for sale .only for testing purpose.Is IEcode necessary . Regards

August 13, 2014

n Individual, neither having any shop nor any firm, but I wanna import goods in bulk 1.)Thus can I apply for IEC code. 2.)Is
for import? 3.)Totally how much rupees will I need to get IEC code 4.) within How much time. Thanks Hemant.G

gust 28, 2014

Licenses (except IEC) required for exporting Metal products like nuts, bolts, clamps, etc from India to Saudi Arabia.

CHASE SCRAP/WASTE FROM SEZ UNITS? i HAVE NOT ANY IEC CODE, NO EXCISE REGISTRATION.

NDRAN Says :
tember 02, 2014
NT TO EXPORT ORGANIC FERTILIZER (100% WATER SOLUBLE) OTHER THEN ICE WHAT ARE THE OTHER CE
AIN FROM YOUR OFFICE

mber 12, 2014

ng to imoport goods from other countries and sell them in india.present i do not have registerd any company on my name.is
y name with out registerd a company. if we purchase electronic goods in australia and import to india,is it mandatory to pay s

ober 07, 2014

Bank account n certi.by banker... RBI guideline for KYC shows IEC as one of proof!! Plz.clarify.

ober 11, 2014

d phone for getting iec number

ober 13, 2014

o know the IEC status through file no and pan no please suggest how

October 15, 2014

ng to import goods from other countries for new company. Presently I do not have registerd any company on my name. Is it
mpany name and then shall I register the company?

October 22, 2014

pen a current a/c, banker asking for PROOF OF FIRM NAME - which is VAT Registration. Should the VAT registration need
open a bank current a/c, are there any tax implications for EXPORT IMPORT business, pl confirm.

ober 28, 2014

staying bangalore whom should I contact for IEC code give me the address and telephone pl help me in this regard. I have ti
the business with out IEC number pls confirm

mber 07, 2014

ld like to know what are the procedures, documents required and charges to be paid for the transfer of Import Export Code fr
will be thankful for your affirmative and prompt reply

vember 08, 2014

m very much impressed with your information given over here. I need your a suggestion, cud you pls help me? If the pan num
ls are to be changed in existing IEC issued during 2001 what all the procedures to be adopted and what is fee for this modific
ether such modification is allowed. Await to receive your valued advise. Secondly, in IEC of public limited company some di
ome NRI directors are joining what are all the procedures and fees to be paid for such modification in the existing IEC. Awai
Thanks and Regards S.SUBRAMANIAN

November 12, 2014

plied for IEC through online application . One of the employees of DGFT is sayinfg that we cannot apply online and asking f
ll me what is she trying to do ? And is telephone bill needed for issuance of IEC ? thanks & regards

mber 28, 2014

pplied I E C through Speed post . I did not get the file number . can u tell me how to get the file number

December 10, 2014

uld like to apply for IEC from Bangalore, kindly let me know in what name i have to take DD to submit application in Banga
on, i was told that the PAN allotment letter is mandatory, right now i have PAN but pan allotment letter i do not have with ou

apply for IEC. Thanks Karthick S

mber 19, 2014

ir Can a company having IEC with Registered Office at Mumbai, import/export goods from Kolkata Port? Assuming that the
ce of business at Kolkata. Can the company show the address as Kolkata? Whether the company shall be required to take bra
der IEC for importing/exporting goods from Kolkata?

n Jadhav Says :
cember 25, 2014
want to start the fresh vegetable export business. we want to do with partnership . we will do with merchant exporter. is there
required in our city?.

pply fresh/new iec code for a new company whose turnover is nil right now,, what is the government fees for iec code , do I a

ruary 14, 2015

ank you for shairing all the information about Starting a Import Export Business on your website. As per your guide I have ap
the IEC. Now I have VAT TIN ICE . I am interested in import of electronics goods. I have confusion with AD Code. Do I nee
for there (Banks) AD CODE or Do I need to get my own AD Code From BANK .I hope you understand my query.

ruary 14, 2015

interested in doing export business & I have gone through your website http://howtoexportimport.com & it is really superb.
art my export company as a Proprietary Concern. I have gone through your blog http://howtoexportimport.com/How-to-set-u
n-India-ndash-398.aspx, as per this blog there is no requirement of Rental Agreement for Proprietary Concern. But when I vi
Bank), they are asking for any of the documents in the name of the company to open a current account. How to tackle this &

uary 15, 2015

uthorized Dealer Code of your bank through which your import export transactions are effected. You may get the same from
he same with Customs location for linking.

uary 15, 2015

ala, For the purpose of opening a current account, most of the banks needs a proof of address of your firm. You may produce
firm issued by Government. (For example, certificate issued by Shops and establishments of state government etc.)

March 11, 2015

ly IEC number.Please tell me that it is mandaotry that i can apply by online Or i can apply by Mannual by Register Post ( wit
ply by mannual then how can i check status of application and how much time to issue IEC number.if i apply by mannual the

other has a firm of retail electronics goods . That firm is operating by my brother .My brother is a proprietor of that shop . I w
ess . Can i use same location of my current shop as an address proof for my new EX-IM business ? As i want to start EX- IM
her . For example my firm name is XYZ in particular address . Can i use same location for my new business with new firm n
ent account with my PAN number .

stablish digital advertise company that cause i have import export code how many days to get this code pls sent information.

o register Brand Name for getting IEC CODE NO.?

import export business firm. Please help me to obtain licence and also in running business.

t our IEC number. How can I we know our IEC number ? Please advise any website available? Regards
Shanmugam Says :

aste Water Treatment company in India. And I am getting a pilot unit to test and prove the technology. Did I need I/E code. th
biotechnology mode.

hoaib from utter pradesh. i wish to start my export business. how much money need to required for starting export firm?

company registered as VAT dealer and Excise registered godown at Maharashtra, our main business is imports, however due
nce at Nhava Sheva port, we would like to clear our consignment to a Gujarat port (Pipavav/Mundra/ICD Ahmadabad), can s
y on this and also are we are allowed to do so? Because we do not have a Gujarat VAT registration, so can we bring in the tru
from a Gujarat Port as sale point is in Maharashtra? Please give more inputs weather the above transaction is valid and legit f
f VAT rules to Maharashtra and Gujarat and for Excise.

start import export business firm.Please help me to clear i need a fix landline ph or how much money required for starting a f

dam, I want to start a export business. Can you please advise which type of items are demand in foreign and which is popula
m new to this business. Plz assist me. Thanks Arul

ort time trader for the electronic components and equipment and use this components in repair etc. Also sell these equipment

ome goods online from foreign e-com sites like ebay.com or amazon.com. Do I need to get a IEC....Anyway I pay heavy cust

eady registered and have IEC code since 2001. Recently upon getting some samples receive from our overseas partners thru P
department told us that the IEC certificate we have ( older one ) is obsolete and we have to issue a fresh certificate. Does we
EC. if yes than please tell the procedure.

mport export license

d pulses & spices by sea. on LCL basis. Present i dont have any licences. if i got IEC code can i eligible for sending items. pl
what documents i need for sending Pulses & spices.

sh from Ahmednagar,I want to apply for IEC should i have to apply with my name or my firm name.I am sole propriater. so p

tered flat (jointly with my brother) in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. As I want to start this business first from home, is it possi
showing my flat address? Second thing how I will calculate total landing cost if I import household items from China (what c
e product cost).

h Rajpurohit Says :

ticle on import and export. i want to apply for IEC and i have some doubts on it. please support me in getting the IEC.

y AD Code from my branch. Now could i register my IE Code with customs myself or through CHA? What are the document
when go to customs?? Awaiting your reply to proceed further.

GGLING A LOT WITH SOME OF THE PROBLEMS SUCH AS HOW TO EXPORT,DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR EXPO
ET ANY PROPER GUIDANCE SO PLEASE HELP ME SIR

nivasan Says :

de solutions, for my following doubts. 1. we are service providers for an Dubai based company 2. registered with service tax

es with service tax , as it is outside the India. 3. but we are using local services like consultancy, telephone bill and softwares
have paid service tax for that. To get back refund of the service tax paid, what are the registrations required in DGFT and othe

w Zealand and currently wanting to export seafood to China. I do not hold any export license so I will be acting like a middle
n China who wants to buy, and I have connection to a supplier in New Zealand who hold an export license. So what im think
an order from me, then I order from my supplier. My supplier will also be responsible for shipping as well. Can i actually do
n export license myself to do that? I am totally new in this, can you please tell me if this will work and how should i actually
ithout export license. If my supplier handles the shipping what is my position when dealing with the shipping documents like
PATIL Says :

ll trader of edible oil in my area. Now I want to purchase RBD PALMOLINE from Malyasia. Then how I can apply for IEC?
e necessary? Now I am running my business as Propritory firm, is there any compulsion of transaction to apply for IEC?

take my diamond business as export business. What else license need for diamond export? Do I need gst/cst no also?

plied for a iec code. So please tell mw in how many days I will get the code

Gujarat, Surat. I am Diamond murchant. i want to take export licence for my proprietorship firm in diamond trading busines
ld i take for export diamond? do i need gst/cst no. for firm?

our website and shown an Keen interest in it. I want to take Import Export licence, So request you to pls send us the whole pr

ed to read your blog on your website howtoimportexport.com and this blog raised my confidence to export. I however was pl
g business and your website made exporting look so easy. I got a query regarding exporting. Do I need to have VAT/SERVIC
xport business or i can do it just with IEC. I mean I have not registered my proprietorship. Can i still get IE Code? Your reply

ertficate has been misplaced. can i know my iec code through pan or firm name. kindly advice me.

certificate has been misplaced. can i know my iec code through pan or firm name. kindly advise me.

or all india ? and can i trade any number of different products with single code

August 05, 2015

e certificate has been misplaced can I know my IEC Code through pan or firm name, kindly advise me.

August 05, 2015

through the whole information and it answers my questions too, I really appreciate for sharing this valuable information. As
ed documents it says that one need a saving/current account for the purpose of transaction. Kindly share, whether saving acco
have told in comments that one need to open a current account for the purpose of transaction. Hope to hear from you soon. Th

August 05, 2015

make my licence of emport export tell me were i have to apply in india

EL RAJ Says :

, I want import in india, how I take IEC code? and which meterial selection, please quide me, I am very eagerly intrested in i
s, Thank you sir, my add A.Immanuel Raj D/38 police quatress main state bank opp Erode 1. cell phone no:9150668049

apply for iec number.can u tell me actually fees for iec no. Thanks.

m North Gujarat. We have food and grains trading business and doing in local are. We want to export our good to gulf countrie
export licence. What are the requirements? How much it will cost initially? What are the minimum requirments to maintain

tember 08, 2015

ee paid 21a challan

ember 13, 2015

nks for illustrative notes and guidelines. We intend to start Project Office of offshore entity. Such entity has been awarded co
any. Project Office shall be set-up by sending intimation to Authorised Dealer under Reserve Bank of India general permissio
ipment and spares under Essentiality Certificate (Zero Duty) basis. Banks account in India shall only be for meeting expense
ts dues shall be settled by Head Office outside India Question is that account opening is taking long time and hence can we o
ertificate. Is intimation to Authorise Dealer a good document for obtaining IEC. Please guide if there is any exemption availa
ank Certificate.

September 16, 2015

m going to start export business and i applied for IEC code however i don't have Current bank account.can i get IEC code with

ber. please reply

ammad maulana Says :

tember 22, 2015
er says,,, wednesday,september 22,2015 hello sir i am going to start export business sir my party are allready send the amoun
m saudia on my current account but i dont have IEC code we have food like dry fish wholeseler and retailer business and doin
want to export like newly business (grain rice, supari,suger,gram msala ect)our goods export to gulf countries for that how i ca
are the requirements? how much it will cost initially?what are the minimum requirments to maintain it?and how much yeraly
s business can i need to register brand name for getting IEC code no?thank you sir please reply me on this contact numbur 09

tember 22, 2015

in partnership I would like to import some item from china. what is the procedure for the same

September 23, 2015

ing to apply iec so i want good broker and authorised firm contact no pls support and once iec was allotted it can works all co

ame is mohammad nazim i want to sell hand embroidery manufacture textile product in all over world market from bareilly u
do then may i can do this thing with legal process present time i have these below legal document 1: sbi saving account 2:pa
ent i need to business in this sector in all wrold

ober 12, 2015

y letterhead need to apply for fresh IEC?

October 14, 2015

he how to apply for IEC licence? And what is the process?

October 14, 2015

to start merchant export of pharmaceuticals from india to oman and other countries. i would like to prepare a project report p
minars on export documentation and procedure by MSME and other organisations. i already done with pvt limited firm,IEC,
t promotion council in hyderabad but did not got much support from them.kindly reply with your fees for consultation and in
please find the attachment of my thoughts/questions in my mind on this.

tober 15, 2015

y working petrochemical conversion company as shipping assistant in Saudi Arabia . few days earlier I was just looking few i
import management ,suddenly I noticed your blog which is complete solution of EXIM. I really love to read your blog every
me whenever I am free. Now I have decided to do post graduate or certificate in international business management specially
our blog is my book. I would like to give you so many thanks for your unbelievable knowledge and sharing of thoughts on y
p like us people who want to grow there carrier. I want to move my carrier under your guidance and consultancy. I will be gr
an ample opportunities to work with you. I have great expectation from you and hopping your feedback if you feel free to sha

ober 20, 2015

or IEC code with a savings bank account?

ember 10, 2015

ly for IE code online for a partnership firm. I want to run the firm from my home. Whether my home address is acceptable on

ember 10, 2015