Import Export Code (IEC) Registration in Kerala - Benefits & Documents

Before beginning the import-export registration procedure in Kerala, it is critical to understand the documentation required to obtain an Import Export Code license online in India. businesses that receive an IEC include sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLPs, private and public limited corporations, trusts, HUFs, and societies.

1. PAN card copy of the applicant entity.
2. Address proof of the company( Electricity Bill).
3. Lease/Rental Agreement if the office is rented.
4. Canceled Cheque copy of company’s current bank account.
5. Sale deed if the company is self-owned.
6. Digital Photograph(3*3)

Any Proprietorship firm, LLP, Company, Trust, HUF or Individual engaged in any of the following foreign trade activities is eligible for obtaining an IEC Code :

1. Commercial Import and Export of goods across borders
2. Availing benefits under Foreign Trade Policy.
3. Shipment Clearance
4. Custom Clearance
5. Monetary Transaction in foreign currency

You can register for the Importer Exporter code offline as well as online. The online registration process is effortless, and you don’t need to go anywhere. The process is carried out in 5 steps :

1. Register on the DGFT portal

Directorate General of foreign Trade(DGFT) is an online government portal where you can register for the import export license in Kerala. Your first step is to register on this portal.

2. Documentation

The second step is the application phase where all your documents are arranged and prepared for application. Refer to the documents required for better understanding.

3. Application for Import Export Code

An importer/exporter is required to file an online application in ANF 2A(i) and submit the required documents for verification. You also need to pay the government fees to complete the application process.

4. Verification by DGFT

Once your application is submitted, it is sent to DGFT for verification. In case there is wrong or incomplete information, Your license will be canceled. So, make sure you provide correct information.

5. Approval and Issuance of IEC code

Your IEC code will be issued after the approval by DGFT. In case of online application you will get e-IEC. Once approved by competent authority, you will be notified through email or SMS that your e-EIC is available on the DGFT website.

Unlike other government licenses, The Import Export Code was not required to be renewed and was valid for a lifetime. However, after the amendments in the Import Export code related provisions under chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of Foreign Trade Policy on 12th February 2021, the IEC code has now to be renewed every year

This amendment made the update of Import Export Code details mandatory for every IEC and e-EIC holder. Even if there are no IEC in renewal , the same has to be confirmed online on the DGFT portal. Failing to do so may result in the deactivation of your Import Export code.

The complications in understanding the process and providing appropriate documents are very much hectic. There is a high chance of rejection of the application at each step of document uploading. There are different standards of Digital Signature certificates (DSC) that must be uploaded.

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