Registration Procedure

Importer-Exporter Code Number (lEC No.):

IEC Code is unique 10 digit code issued by DGFT – Directorate General of

Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Government of India to Indian
Companies. IEC Code is “Importer Exporter Code”. To import or export in
India, IEC Code is mandatory. No person or entity shall make any Import
or Export without IEC Code Number.

Mandatory Requirements to apply for IEC Code Number :

1. PAN Number
2. Current Bank Account in a Bank who deals in Foreign Exchange
3. Bankers Certificate
4. IEC Code Number Application Fee Rs 250.00 (Expert TIP : Pay via EFT
(Electronic Fund Transfer ), and submit IEC Online Application form, If you
wish to receive IEC Number instantly)
5. The physical application containing required documents should reach DGFT
RLA concerned within 15 days of its online submission.
6. E-mail is not mandatory. If it is provided it will facilitate faster communication.
Check List of Documents to apply for IEC Code :
1. Covering Letter on your company's letter head for issue of new IEC Code
Number.
2. Two copies of the application in prescribed format ( Aayaat Niryaat Form ANF
2A ) must be submitted to your regional Jt.DGFT Office.
3. Each individual page of the application has to be signed by the applicant.
4. Part 1 & Part 4 has to be filled in by all applicants. In case of applications
submitted electronically.
5. No hard copies of Part 1 may be submitted. However in cases where
applications are submitted otherwise, hard copy of Part 1has to be submitted.
6. Only relevant portions of Part 2 need to be filled in.
7. Rs 250.00 Bank Receipt (in duplicate)/Demand Draft/EFT details evidencing
payment of application fee in terms of Appendix 21B.
8. Certificate from the Banker of the applicant firm in the format given
in Appendix 18A.
9. Self-certified copy of PAN issuing letter or PAN (Permanent Account Number)
Card issued by Income Tax Authority.
Two copies of passport size photographs of the applicant duly attested by the
Banker of the applicant. Self-addresses envelope with Rs.25/- postal stamp for
delivery of IEC certificate by registered post or challan/DD of Rs.100/- for
speed post.
 Registration Procedure with APEDA :
1. Application form duly filled and signed by authorized signatory.
2. Self certified copy of Import-Export code issued by D.G.F.T.
3. List of Directors/Partners/Proprietor on company’s letterhead in
triplicate.
4. Pvt. Ltd./Public Ltd. Co.’s/societies should forward a copy of their
Memorandum and Article of Association and Partnership firms
should forward a copy of partnership deed attested by notary.
5. Self certified copy of PAN issued by Income Tax Department.
6. The company should compulsorily mention their e-mail ID, phone
and fax number etc. in their application.
7. In case the exporter desires to register as Manufacturer Exporter,
he should furnish the copy of company’s registration with FFO,
Directorate of Industries, State Dept. of Horticulture/Agmark/EIA
etc.
8. Bank certificate duly signed by the Authorities.
9. Cash or DD/Pay Order of Rs. 5000/- towards registration may be
made in favor of APEDA payable to Specific APEDA office where
the request has been made for Seeking RCMC.