IEC Registration

IEC Registration

IEC stands for Import Export Code. Before you start an import/ export business in India ,you must have to obtain an IEC. An IEC is necessary for import/export of goods. In case the import/export is of services or technology, IEC is required in only limited circumstances, when import/export is in ‘specified services’ or ‘specified technologies’, i.e. services or technologies in which international trade is restricted by the Government of India as they pertain to national security, such as dealing in nuclear weapons, automatic guns, etc.

IEC Code is unique 10 digit code issued by DGFT – Director General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. No person or entity shall make any Import or Export without IEC Code Number –

IEC is not required under the following circumstances:-

1. Import/export of goods for personal use, which is not connected with trade, manufacture or agriculture.

2. Import/export by government ministries and departments, and certain notified charitable organizations.

Documents required for obtaining the IEC

1)      Documents for Proprietorship firms

  • Digital Photograph (3x3cms) of the Proprietor.
  • Copy of PAN card of the Proprietor .
  • Copy of Identity Proof i.e Passport (first· & last page)/Voter’s I-Card/ Driving Licence/UID (Aadhar card) (any one of these).  

·     If business premises is self owned then;

  • Registered proof in the name of the director like latest Electricity Bill, Telephone bill.
  • NOC from the proprietor to use the premises·

 If the business premises  is owned by other than the proprietor, then;

  • Rent agreement between the land lord and the proprietor in the name of proprietor ship firm.
  • Registered address proof in the name of the landlord like latest Electricity Bill, Telephone bill.
  • NOC from the landlord to use the premises
  • Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A(I)
  • Cancelled Cheque bearing preprinted· name of applicant and A/C No.

 

2)  Documents for Partnership firm

 

  • Digital Photograph (3x3cms) of the Managing Partner.
  • Copy of PAN card of the Partnership Firm
  • Copy of PAN card of all Partners.
  • Copy of Passport (first· & last page)/Voter’s I-Card /UID (Aadhar Card) /Driving Licence/PAN (any one of these) of all the Partners.
  • Copy of Partnership Deed.

 

If business premises is owned by one of the partner then;

 

  • Registered proof in the name of the partner like latest Electricity Bill, Telephone bill
  • NOC from the partner to use the premises.

 

If the business premises  is owned by other than the partner, then;

 

  • Rent agreement between the land lord and the partner in the name of partnership firm
  • Registered address proof in the name of the landlord like latest Electricity Bill, Telephone bill.
  • NOC from the landlord to use the premises.
  • Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A (I).
  • Cancelled Cheque bearing preprinted· name of the applicant entity and A/C No.


3)Documents for LLP firm

 

  • Digital Photograph (3x3cms) of all the Designated Partners.
  • Resolution of the LLP to obtain the IEC .
  • Copy of PAN card of the applicant entity.
  • Copy of PAN card of all the Designated Partners.
  • Copy of Passport (first· & last page)/Voter’s I-Card /UID (Aadhar Card) /Driving Licence of all the Designated Partners.
  • Certificate of incorporation as issued by the RoC.
  • Copy of LLP agreement signed by all partners.

 

If business premises is owned by one of the partner then;

 

  • Registered proof in the name of the partner like latest Electricity Bill, Telephone bill.
  • NOC from the partner to use the premises.

 

If the business premises  is owned by other than the partner, then;

 

  • Rent agreement between the land lord and the partner in the name of partnership firm
  • Registered address proof in the name of the landlord like latest Electricity Bill, Telephone bill
  • NOC from the landlord to use the premises.
  • Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A (I)
  • Cancelled Cheque bearing preprinted· name of the applicant entity and A/C No.

 

4) Government Undertaking/ Public Limited Company/ Private Limited Company/ Section 8 Company , Registered Society/ Trust

  • Digital Photograph (3x3cms) of the signatory applicant/Director/Secretary or Chief Executive.
  • Resolution of the Government Undertaking/ Public Limited Company/ Private Limited Company/ Section 8 Company , Registered Society/ Trust to obtain the IEC.
  • Copy of PAN card of the applicant entity.
  • In case of Public Limited Company/ Private Limited Company/ Section 8 Company Certificate of incorporation attested by all the directors along with company seal as issued by the ROC. In case of Registered society the certificate issued under the Society Act.
  • In case of Public Limited Company/ Private Limited Company/ Section 8 Company Memorandum First page  & Last page signed by the directors with stamp of the company & Article First page & Last page signed by the directors with company seal. In case of Society the bylaws of the society & in case of Trust the Trust Deed.
  • Copy of PAN card of the Director /Secretary or Chief Executive/ Managing Trustee signing the application.
  • Copy of Passport (first· & last page)/Voter’s I-Card /UID (Aadhar Card) /Driving Licence (any one of these) of the  Director/Secretary or Chief Executive/ Managing Trustee signing the application.

 

 If business premises is owned by one of the Director/Secretary or Chief Executive/ Managing Trustee ;

 

  • Registered proof in the name of the Director/Secretary or Chief Executive/ Managing Trustee  like latest Electricity Bill, Telephone bill.
  • NOC from the Director/Secretary or Chief Executive/ Managing Trustee to use the premises.

 

If the business premises  is owned by other than the Director/Secretary or Chief Executive/ Managing Trustee , then;

 

  • Rent agreement between the land lord and the Director/Secretary or Chief Executive/ Managing Trustee in the name of entity.
  • Registered address proof in the name of the landlord like latest Electricity Bill, Telephone bill.
  • NOC from the landlord to use the premises.
  • Bank Certificate as per ANF 2A (I)
  • Cancelled Cheque bearing preprinted· name of the applicant entity and A/C No.
  • In case of Public Limited Company/ Private Limited Company/ Section 8 Company Company master data, Signatory Details sign by the director with seal of company.

 

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