Documents required for a new IEC code registration – Part 1

by varun · Published October 31, 2020 · Updated December 24, 2021

In this article, we would discuss list of documents required for a new IEC code on new DGFT portal for application of new IEC (Import Export code) code/license. To apply for a new IEC license an applicant has to login at DGFT portal. DGFT stands for Directorate general of foreign trade. To access the portal, please visit on this link. In this article, we would discuss documents required for different type of firms-

IEC code documents To Apply for Importer Exporter Code (IEC) on the DGFT portal you would require:
a) Valid Login Credentials to DGFT Portal (After Registering on DGFT Portal). To read article on how to successfully register on DGFT portal, click here
b) User should have an active Firms Permanent Account Number (PAN) and its details like Name as per Pan, Date of Birth or Incorporation. Note: These details will be validated with the Income Tax Department site.

Scanned documents to be uploaded on DGFT portal

Proof of establishment/incorporation/registration

Partnership
Registered Society
Trust
HUF
Others

Proof of address for IEC code

Proof of address for a new IEC code can be any documents out of the following –

Sale Deed, Rent agreement, lease deed, electricity bill, telephone land line bill, mobile, postpaid bill, MoU, Partnership deed
Other acceptable documents (for proprietorship only):Aadhar card, passport, voter id
In case the address proof is not in the name of the applicant firm, a no objection certificate (NOC) by the firm premises owner in favor of the firm along with the address proof is to be submitted as a single PDF document.

Proof for firm’s bank account

Cancelled Cheque
Bank Certificate from bank.

Applicant should make sure that he has an active DSC and aadhar based e sign ready with him. Moreover, he should have an active bank account details ready to be filled in application form and to make online payment after filling online application.

If you want to read article on IEC registartion, you click on this link. We would continue to publish more articles on IEC code and trade licenses in India. You can learn more about Udyog aadhar registration by following this link.