Sahyog Import Export Code Registration Services: Get Your IEC Fast and Start Trading Globally
You have buyers lined up overseas, or maybe you found a great supplier in another country. The last thing you want is your shipment stuck at a port because you are missing the right government paperwork. An Import Export Code (IEC) is a mandatory 10-digit trade license issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). Sahyog Tax and Finance Advisory Limited takes the entire application process off your hands. We check your documents and handle the online portal work so you can focus on running your business and closing deals.
Why do I actually need an Import Export Code registration to grow my business?
A lot of business owners assume they can just use their regular GST number or company PAN to ship boxes across borders. But customs rules in India are not flexible. If you are shipping goods out of the country or bringing commercial products in, the government requires this specific 10-digit number. Here is how having an active code changes your day-to-day operations:
- Your shipments won’t get stuck at the port: When your cargo arrives at customs, the officers check your IEC first. If you don’t have one, they will not clear the boxes, and you could end up paying heavy warehouse storage fees while things get sorted out.
- Direct foreign payments to your bank: Indian banks need to verify your trade code before they allow foreign currency to deposit into your account. It acts as a green light for legal international money transfers.
- No annual fees: A lot of business licenses need renewals each year to keep them active. This one doesn’t. Once the government issues your code, it stays valid for the lifetime of your business. You just need to log into the portal once a year between April and June to confirm your basic details haven’t changed.
- No monthly tax returns: You’ve enough paperwork to do with GST and annual income taxes. The good news here is that holding an export code does not add any monthly, quarterly, or yearly return filing to your to-do list.
What documents do you need for Import Export Code registration?
You do not need to hire a lawyer or draft thick legal agreements to get this code. Because the IEC links directly to your Permanent Account Number (PAN), the government mostly just wants to verify who you are and where your business operates. To get your application moving, we only need clear photos or scanned copies of your standard paperwork:
- PAN Card:
If you run a private limited company or a partnership firm, we need the business PAN card. If you are applying as an individual, sole proprietor, or freelancer, your personal PAN card is all that you need to share.
- Basic proof of identification:
A set copy of documents like Aadhaar card, voter ID or passport of the main business owner or director to confirm your identity on the government verification portal.
- Proof of address of your workspace:
Recent electricity bill, rent agreement or property tax receipt. And yes, if you run your business from a spare bedroom or a home office, your residential address proof works completely fine.
- A cancelled cheque:
We need a cancelled cheque or a bank certificate showing your account number, account holder name, and IFSC code. This links your bank account directly to the customs department so your trade transactions clear without bank errors.
Ready to Take Your Business Across Borders?
Expanding into international markets should be exciting, not a frustrating bureaucratic chore. With three decades of experience handling Indian tax and trade compliance, Sahyog Tax and Finance Advisory Limited makes sure your application is filled out correctly the first time. We check your files, fix any technical portal glitches, and get your code issued without the usual back-and-forth delays. Reach out to our advisory team to get your filing started and get your business ready for global trade.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The government portal charges a flat fee of ₹500 to submit a new application. Our professional service fee covers checking your documents, setting up your portal profile, and handling the entire submission process for you at an affordable rate.
Yes. You don’t need to form a private limited company or rent a commercial office just to trade globally. Individuals and sole proprietors can easily get a code using their personal PAN card and personal bank account.
Once we have submitted your verified documents on the DGFT portal, the government generally generates the code within a few working days. We keep an eye on the application status so you don’t have to waste time following up.
No. The code is linked directly to your PAN. Since a business only has one PAN, you only get one IEC, regardless of how many branch offices, shops, or manufacturing units you operate. You can simply add all your branch addresses under that single primary code.
If you don’t log in between April and June to confirm your details, the customs portal will temporarily deactivate your code. But don’t worry, in this scenario, you can reactivate it online. Just by verifying your information and paying a small late fee to the government.