Start importing or exporting with a valid Import Export Code. AVS & Associates handles IEC registration from DGFT and the mandatory annual update.
The Importer Exporter Code (IEC) is a 10-digit identifier issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and is mandatory for any business or individual importing goods into or exporting goods out of India. It is PAN-based, valid for the lifetime of the entity, and required to clear customs, receive foreign remittances for exports and avail export incentives.
AVS & Associates handles IEC code registration quickly and correctly, and reminds you of the mandatory annual update so your code is never deactivated when you need it most.
The application is filed online on the DGFT portal and is linked to your PAN and bank account.
Since the IEC framework was simplified, the code itself is permanent, but it must be electronically updated every year between April and June even if there are no changes. Failure to update results in deactivation, which can halt your import or export operations and customs clearances. We handle the annual update on your behalf and keep your trade compliance intact.
Whether you are launching your first export order or scaling an established trading business, we make cross-border compliance straightforward.
An IEC is the gateway to a range of export benefits and registrations. With it, exporters can register on the DGFT and ICEGATE portals, claim benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy, obtain an RCMC from the relevant Export Promotion Council, and operate AD-code linked bank accounts for receiving export proceeds. Without it, none of these are possible.
We position the IEC as the first step in setting up a compliant export operation, then guide you through the connected registrations and the GST treatment of your exports, so your first international shipment goes out smoothly and your foreign-exchange receipts are properly documented.
We do not stop at the code. We help you link your AD code, register on the relevant portals, set up GST treatment for your imports or exports, and document foreign-exchange receipts correctly. The result is an export-import operation that is compliant end to end from your very first consignment, not a code sitting unused while you work out the rest.
Exporters and importers commonly combine the IEC with GST on export of services and GST registration in Noida, the right entity such as a private limited company registration, and — for overseas-owned ventures — a foreign subsidiary in Noida.
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We obtain your IEC quickly through the DGFT portal and handle the mandatory annual update on time, so your code is never deactivated.
Transparent, competitive fees for IEC registration and the connected export registrations, with no hidden charges.
IEC, AD-code linkage, GST treatment of exports and the wider export registrations — your full cross-border setup in one place.
AVS & Associates is a peer-reviewed CA firm founded by CA Vishnu Agrawal, with 25+ years of experience and five partners. We uphold the highest ethical and professional standards on every engagement, with complete client confidentiality.
IEC is mandatory for import and export of goods. Pure service exporters generally do not need it unless claiming certain benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy, though it is often advisable. We assess your specific case.
With complete documents, the IEC is usually issued within one to two working days through the DGFT portal.
The IEC is valid for the lifetime of the entity, but it must be updated electronically every year between April and June to remain active.
Yes. Individuals, proprietorships, partnerships, LLPs and companies can all obtain an IEC against their PAN.
An IEC that is not updated within the prescribed window is deactivated and cannot be used for customs clearance until reactivated.