IEC Print Online

IEC Print Online

Who does not want to run their business in other countries? People desire for a better business and its growth, but it is not that simple, there are various steps and procedure which should be followed while initiating a business in foreign countries. 

The first and the most important step to run a business in another country is to get an IEC code from DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade). DGFT has provided IEC (Importer Exporter code) to a number of import-export businesses in India due to which India is a 17th leading country for exports and 11th leading country for import purpose. Import Export Code (IEC) was a 10-digit numerical code issued by DGFT and having a separate database. 

Since the implementation of GST, the PAN of an entity will become the Import Export Code (IEC) of the entity upon registration.The existing IEC holders holding 10 digit IEC numbers have been migrated to PAN-based IEC. It is not an autonomous process, if one wants to initiate import-export business then they will have to file an application on DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) and the PAN card number will be recorded as the entities IEC code. Once the IEC registration process is completed you have to download and print the details. So here in this article, we will understand the process to download and print IEC certificate online.

How to Download and Print IEC certificate

• Visit Online IEC code registration website.

• Enter the details such as:

• PAN number

• Name as mentioned in the PAN card

• Date of Incorporation (As per the PAN)

• Latest file number without slash

• Latest file date

• Enter the OTP, which you will receive on your Email Id and Contact number. Clear the CAPTCHA and Submit after verification.

• A new window will be opened where you have to enter your PAN card number, as per the PAN card number the Email Id and the Contact number will be auto-populated. (Registered Email Id and mobile number).

• Mention the received OTP on registered E-mail Id and Mobile number and submit.

• At the right-hand side an option of “Print” will be shown, click on the same and take a print out of your IEC certificate.

As soon as you download the certificate, you can easily avail the benefits under IEC registration from the government bodies and run your business globally. In case you have any query regarding obtaining an IEC, you can consult LegalDocs experts.