How to Apply for Import Export Number

If you are running a business and needs to widen your business globally, you have to register for this Import Export code that is issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade which operates under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. If you are running a business and needs to widen your business globally, you have to register for this Import Export code that is issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade which operates under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. 

The Import Export Code is a code of 10 digits that never expires and without having this code, no person can do import and export business in India. There are also some people who don’t require to apply for Import export number. 

The Process to apply for import export number:

• Submit a duly filled application form either online at the official website of DGFT with all the required documents or submit the application form to the Regional authority of the DGFT.

• If you are an exporter, then you must have a net banking account.

• Open the DGFT website and you need to click on the IEC Online Application that would ask to enter your PAN number. 

• Submit PAN number and then you need to select Create under the File menu. 

• A new ECOM reference number will be displayed.

• Upload all the required documents and get your IEC in few days. 

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