information about iec certificate ?
An IEC is a 10-character alpha-numeric number allotted to a person that is mandatory for undertaking any export/import activities. With a view to maintain the unique identity of an entity (firm/company/LLP etc.), consequent upon introduction/implementation of GST, IEC will be equal to PAN and will be separately issued by DGFT based on an application.
IEC Info :
- Application for obtaining IEC may be filed online in ANF 2A with applicable fees and submitted with digital signature.
- When an e-IEC is approved by the competent authority, applicant is informed through e-mail that a computer generated e-IEC is available on the DGFT website. By clicking on “Application Status” after having filled and submitted the requisite details in “Online IEC Application” webpage, applicant can view and print his e-IEC.
- The applicant may submiton line application with the following details / documents (scanned copies to be submitted/ uploaded) along with the IEC application:
- Digital photograph of the signatory applicant;
- Copy of the PAN card of the business entity in whose name Import/Export would be done (Applicant individual in case of Proprietorship firms);
- Cancelled cheque bearing entity’s pre-printed name or Bank certificateinprescribedformatANF-2A(I)
- For modification in IEC, applicants may submit online application through digital signature (Class-II or Class-III), by paying applicable fees and uploading requisite documents, corresponding to the changes sought.
No Export/Import without IEC:
- 1 No export or import shall be made by any person without obtaining an IEC number unless specifically exempted.
- 2 Exempt categories and corresponding permanent IEC numbers are given in Para 2.07 of Handbook of Procedures.
