An Informative Guide to Registering IEC in Kolkata

All importers who wish to import or export goods / services from India need to have a valid IE Code. IE Code must be mentioned in all relevant customs documents. Bankers would require you to have valid IEC registration for making payments abroad.

What is an IEC?

Import Export Code  (IEC) is a ten-digit number granted by Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to any bonafide person/ company for carrying out import/export. One cannot export from DGFT, Customs, Export Promotion Council without this code. The IEC Code comes with a  permanent validity.

Reasons for IEC Code Registration

• When an importer has to clear his shipments from the customs department, it is demanded by the customs authorities.
• When an importer sends money abroad through banks, it is needed by the bank.
• While an exporter has to send his shipments then it is needed by the customs port.
• When an exporter receives money in foreign currency directly into his bank account then submission of IEC is required by the bank.

Steps to register for your Import Export Code in Kolkata

• Submit the documents required to Register IEC.
• Get the Documents Verified.
• Fill the IEC Registration Form online in Aayaat Niryaat Form 2A (ANF 2A).

Following are the documents required for your IEC Registration in Kolkata

• Photograph of applicant
• Self-attested PAN Card of all directors/partners/proprietor
• Residential Address Proof of all directors/partners/proprietor
• Entity Pan Card (if any)
• Cancelled Cheque Or Banker Certificate for IEC

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