Importer Exporter Code

Documents necessary for lE code application

While applying for IE code the importer and exporter must file an online application in form ANF 2A. Listed below are the mandatory documents necessary for an IE code application.

Proprietorship

1. The proprietors digital photograph in 3×3 cm.
2. The proprietors copy of PAN card.
3. Proprietors copy of passport which includes the first and last page/voter ID/Driving licence/Aadhar card/UID (any of these).
4. Sale deed in case if the establishment premise is self owned ; or rental/lease agreement. In case office is rented/ leased, latest electricity bill or phone bill.

Partnership Firm

1. Managing partners digital photograph of 3×3 cm.
2. Applicant entities copy of PAN card.
3. Any of the following copy; the passport which includes the first and last page/voter ID/ Aadhar card/Driving licence/PAN of the managing partner signing the application.
4. A copy of the partnership deed.
5. In the case if the establishment premise is self owned sale deed; or rental/lease agreement. In the case if the office is rented/leased; or latest electricity/telephone bill
6. Bank certificate as mentioned in the ANF 2A (I)/cancelled cheque having pre-printed name of the applicant of the establishment and A/c number.

LLP/Private Limited Company or selection 8 company

1. Digital photograph of 3×3 cm of the designated partner or director of the company signing the application.
2. Application entities copy of PAN card.
3. A copy of voter ID/passport which includes first and last page/Aadhar card/Driving licence/PAN of the managing partner or director along with signed application.
4. Incorporation certificate published by the RoC.
5. In case of sale deed if the establishment premise is self owned; or Rental/lease agreement. In case if the office is rented/leased; or latest telephone bill or electricity bill.
6. Bank certificate as mentioned as in the ANF 2A (I) or cancelled cheque having pre-printed name of the business and A/c number.

Society or Trust

1. The applicants or secretary of chief executive s digital photograph in 3×3 cm.
2. Applicant entities copy of PAN card.
3. The secretary of chief executives or managing trustee signing the applications any copies of the following; Passport including the first and last page/voter ID/Aadhar card/Driving licence/PAN.
4. In case sale deed if the organisation premise is self owned; rental/lease agreement. In case if the office is rental/leased latest telephone bill/electricity bill.
5. A copy of the trust deed or certificate of registration of the society.
6. Bank certificate as mentioned in the ANF 2A (I) or cancelled cheque having pre-printed name of the registered society or Trust and A/c number.

Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)

1. The karta's digital photograph in 3×3 cm.
2. Karta's copy of PAN card.
3. Karta's any of the following copies; Passport including the first and last page/ voter ID/Aadhar card/Driving licence.
4. In case sale deed if the premise is self owned or Rental/lease agreement. In case if the office is rented/leased, latest telephone/electricity bill.
5. Bank certificate as mentioned as in the ANF 2A (I) or cancelled cheque having pre-printed name of the applicant and A/c number.

Bank Proof

It is clearly comprehended in the trade notice No. 39/2018-19 dated 12th December 2018 that a cheque without having pre-printed name of the account holder will not be allowable. The pre-printed cheque of the account holder can be current account or savings account. The above documents should be submitted through online in digital format - GIF, JPEG. And the size of the document should not be more than 5 MB.

Publishing IE code

After the online application is uploaded along with the essential fees and requisite documents, IE code will be automatically generated.The allotment notification will be sent to the applicant through email or sms. It includes a hyperlink through which the IE code can be downloaded and printed. If any changes in the submitted details occurred, the profile update required to be done at least once in a year according to the 2.15 para of the handbook of the procedure, 2015-20. The IE code is automatically generated, the regional authority will conduct post verification according to the guide lines. If any incomplete or wrong details being founded, the applicant will be responsible for the penal or criminal action. In those case IE code will be suspended or call off.

Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate

RCMC is a certificate that legalize an exporter trading with products registered with an agency or organization that are permitted by the Indian Government. The certificate is published by the commodity board in India or export promotional councils for a period of five years. If an exporter is wishing to get an RCMC has to proclaim his business as per in the application. Further the application will be submitted to the higher authorities.

Recent Updates

Govt Limits Export Benefits to Rs 2 Crores Per Exporter!

Sep 01, 2020

As per the Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS) export benefits generated between September 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020, have been limited to Rs 2 crores per exporter.

Hence, any new Import Export Code (IEC) generated after September 1 will not be able to submit any claim under MEIS. As for claims made during this period, they will be marked for a downward revision, to ensure that they do not cross the limit of the total allocated Rs 5,000 crores for claims.

21st April: Till 15th May No Furnishing Bonds for Import & Export

Owing to lockdown, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has permitted businesses to import and export goods without showing bonds to the customs people till 15th May.

09th April: Paracetamol and Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) allowed for export

Now, Paracetamol and Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), has been placed in the licensed category and these will be exported. There was pressure from the US government to relax the ban. These drugs help in batting the COVID-19 infection.