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Vishal Agarwal
Exporter, Handicrafts · Jaipur
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Got IEC + bank certificate in one working day. First shipment cleared customs without a single hiccup.
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Chartered Accountant assisted DGFT filing with correct HS-code mapping, in-house bank certificate and zero rejections. Government portal fee: ₹500. Trusted by 1,800+ Indian exporters and importers.
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If any of these describe your business, this service is either mandatory or strongly recommended.
Any Indian business shipping goods across borders needs an IEC on the invoice, shipping bill and bank export documents. Without it, no customs clearance and no export incentives.
Every Bill of Entry filed at Indian customs requires a valid IEC. From raw materials to finished goods, it's the mandatory 10-digit trade licence.
IT services, consultants, designers and agencies receiving foreign inward remittance above ₹5 lakh/year need IEC to receive money smoothly and claim SEIS / RoDTEP style benefits.
Amazon Global Selling, Shopify Markets, Etsy International — every cross-border ecommerce platform requires IEC as basic KYC.
Any freelancer receiving USD, EUR or GBP payments above ₹5 lakh/year needs IEC to keep their bank happy and avoid RBI escalations.
Tour operators earning FX from inbound tourists, hotels and MICE businesses need IEC to book their revenue as export earnings.
Every SEZ unit, EOU and STPI-registered entity mandatorily needs an IEC before their first import or export transaction.
Keep these handy — most clients complete document sharing in under 10 minutes. Upload securely on WhatsApp or via our dashboard.
Every document is stored on encrypted servers, accessible only to your assigned CA.
A modern, fully digital workflow — no office visits, no paperwork chaos.
15-min call — we map your trade (goods vs services), shortlist HS codes, target markets and banking setup. We confirm eligibility for RoDTEP, Duty Drawback, MEIS and other schemes upfront.
Share PAN, Aadhaar and bank details on WhatsApp. We prepare the in-house CA bank certificate and verify every field before submission.
Our team files your IEC on the official DGFT portal (dgft.gov.in) with Aadhaar OTP-based e-sign. Government fee of ₹500 is paid online.
IEC certificate is generated within hours (typically same-day). Digital certificate is legally valid across customs, banks and DGFT portals. Lifetime validity.
We help sellers, freelancers and D2C brands register GST for the marketplaces they invoice on.
Brand names shown are for illustration of businesses commonly served — no official partnership implied.
A premium experience usually reserved for big firms — at startup-friendly pricing.
From D2C founders in Bengaluru to consultants in Chennai — we deliver import export code (iec) registration with CA supervision across 28 states and 8 UTs.
Every IEC application reviewed by a qualified Chartered Accountant. Correct HS-code mapping and error-free filing.
Documents verified and filed within 24 hours. DGFT typically issues the IEC within hours of submission.
Many banks charge ₹1,500–₹3,000 for a certified bank certificate. We issue it in-house — free with every IEC engagement.
Send documents, ask questions and track status on WhatsApp — real humans, not bots.
DGFT requires an annual IEC update between April and June. We do it free for all clients — no annual retainer needed.
Every engagement includes a written memo on RoDTEP, Duty Drawback, MEIS, EPCG and Advance Authorisation eligibility for your HS codes.
DGFT charges a one-time ₹500 government fee. Everything else is transparent.
A CA-authored guide to IEC eligibility, DGFT filing, bank certificates, export incentives and annual compliance.
IEC is a 10-digit alphanumeric code issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. It is the mandatory trade licence for anyone importing goods into or exporting goods out of India — and increasingly, for service exporters receiving foreign inward remittance.
Since 2022, IEC is fully linked to the entity's PAN, is issued in a paperless format via the DGFT portal (dgft.gov.in), and has lifetime validity subject only to an annual electronic update between April and June each year.
Certain categories are exempt from IEC under the Foreign Trade Policy. However, exemption windows are narrow and most businesses eventually need one.
IEC is a fully paperless process. Only digital scans are uploaded and Aadhaar OTP-based e-sign is used for authentication.
A user account is created on dgft.gov.in linked to the entity's PAN. Aadhaar OTP-based verification is used.
Basic details (entity name, address, bank details, HS-code shortlist and authorised signatory) are filled and submitted electronically.
PAN, address proof and bank documents are uploaded. The signatory e-signs via Aadhaar OTP.
One-time government fee of ₹500 is paid online via NetBanking / UPI / Debit Card / Credit Card.
IEC is auto-generated within hours (typically same-day) and emailed to the registered address. Certificate is downloadable from the DGFT dashboard.
For service exporters and freelancers receiving foreign inward remittance, banks require a valid IEC linked to the current account. Most banks will not release FX above ₹5 lakh per year into a personal or business account without an IEC on record.
Every foreign inward remittance is accompanied by a FIRC (Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate) or e-BRC (electronic Bank Realisation Certificate) which quotes the IEC. These certificates are the primary evidence for RoDTEP, SEIS-legacy and export-incentive claims.
HS (Harmonised System) codes are 8-digit international taxonomy for goods. Every export invoice, shipping bill, Bill of Entry and RoDTEP / Duty Drawback claim quotes them. Choosing the wrong HS code delays customs clearance and, worse, denies you export incentives. Taxpex helps map your primary products to the correct HS code(s) as part of IEC filing.
| Scheme | Benefit | Ministry |
|---|---|---|
| RoDTEP | Remission of Duties & Taxes on Exported Products | Commerce |
| Duty Drawback | Refund of import duty on inputs for exports | Finance |
| Advance Authorisation | Duty-free import of inputs for exports | Commerce |
| EPCG | Zero-duty capital goods for exports | Commerce |
| RoSCTL | Rebate on state taxes for apparel & textiles | Textiles |
| SEIS-legacy claims | Legacy service export incentive scrips | Commerce |
Since 2021, every IEC holder must electronically update their IEC on the DGFT portal between April and June each year. The update requires reconfirmation of address, bank details and authorised signatory. If not done, the IEC is deactivated and any pending customs clearance freezes.
Taxpex updates all client IECs free of cost every year — no annual retainer required.
Change in address, bank, signatory or trade name can be done online on the DGFT portal. Requires the same document set as fresh filing.
IEC can be voluntarily surrendered if the entity has ceased trade activity. Once surrendered, a fresh IEC must be applied for to resume trade.
If IEC was deactivated for skipped annual update, it can be reactivated by completing the pending updates on the portal.
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Book a free consultation with a senior CA. We'll validate eligibility, prepare the bank certificate in-house and file same-day.
Typically 3–7 working days post-document submission. Aadhaar e-KYC authenticated applications are usually faster (3–4 days).
via GST Registration & FilingIf your service turnover crosses ₹20 lakh (₹10 lakh in special category states) or you supply inter-state, yes. We help you assess and register.
via GST Registration & FilingTypically 7–12 working days end-to-end including name approval, DSC, SPICe+ and PAN/TAN.
via Business RegistrationTypically 3–7 working days. Aadhaar-authenticated applications are processed faster (3–4 days).
via GST RegistrationContent refreshed against the latest CBIC / CBDT / MCA notifications and portal changes.
Chartered Accountant · ICAI Member · 12+ years in Indian tax & compliance