DIV 07 · STATUTORY CLEARANCESLA: 1–2 Business Days

DGFT Import/Export Code (IEC)

Swift issuance and annual mandatory validation of the Importer Exporter Code (IEC) from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. Includes modifications for addition of new factory branches, change in directorship, and integration with the electronic bank realization system (e-BRC).

Competent Authority

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce

Governing Legislation

Foreign Trade (Regulation) Rules, 1993

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DGFT Import/Export Code (IEC) Industrial Clearance Documentation

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce

DGFT Import/Export Code (IEC) — Regulatory Liaison & Approvals

Governed under Foreign Trade (Regulation) Rules, 1993

Deliverables & Sanctions

Official Certificates & Documents Issued

DGFT Importer Exporter Code (IEC) Certificate

Annual DGFT IEC Profile Validation Certificate

e-BRC and Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate (FIRC) Setup Guidance

Execution Methodology

Step-by-Step Approval & Liaison Workflow

Our structured 4-phase engagement model eliminates bottlenecks and guarantees timely clearance.

Step 1: Portal Filing

Submit digital application on the unified DGFT investor portal.

Step 2: Bank Validation

Automated bank account validation via PFMS / CBDT database.

Step 3: Instant Generation

Download authenticated IEC Certificate valid across all Indian customs ports.

Statutory Compliance Checklist

Documents Required from Applicant

Entity PAN Card and Incorporation Certificate
Cancelled cheque of current bank account showing entity name and account number
Aadhaar / Passport copy of authorized signatory
Active Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or Aadhaar OTP

Statutory FAQ & Scrutiny Advisory

Frequently Asked Questions regarding DGFT Import/Export Code (IEC)

1What is the expected turnaround timeline to secure DGFT Import/Export Code (IEC) in Andhra Pradesh?

The statutory SLA timeline is approximately 1–2 Business Days, subject to timely portal documentation submission via the AP Single Desk / Central Nodal portal and successful verification during departmental scrutiny.

2Which nodal government authority oversees DGFT Import/Export Code (IEC)?

This approval is regulated by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce under the legal framework of Foreign Trade (Regulation) Rules, 1993.

3What core documents are required for filing DGFT Import/Export Code (IEC)?

Primary mandatory documents include: Entity PAN Card and Incorporation Certificate, Cancelled cheque of current bank account showing entity name and account number, Aadhaar / Passport copy of authorized signatory, Active Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or Aadhaar OTP.

4How does Harveni Group assist industrial enterprises in Andhra Pradesh & India?

Harveni Group provides turnkey advisory: from technical dossier preparation, architectural/engineering drawings, online filing on departmental portals, to direct liaison with scrutiny officers, resolving queries, and facilitating physical site inspections across Sri City, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati, and industrial zones.

PART OF STATUTORY DIVISION 07