Overview
What is IEC (Import Export Code)?
IEC (Import Export Code) in Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District — in brief
The Import Export Code (IEC) is a 10-digit code issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce, mandatory for any business or individual engaged in import or export of goods or services from India. No import or export shipment can be cleared by customs without an IEC. For service exporters, IEC is required to receive foreign remittances and avail export incentives like SEIS (Service Exports from India Scheme) and RoDTEP. IEC has lifetime validity and requires no annual renewal — only an annual update/confirmation on the DGFT portal. For clients in Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, Lorven Tax handles every step online with CA review and status updates.
Reviewed by the Lorven Tax CA team · Last updated 31 Oct 2026
- Service category
- Compliance
- Typical timeline
- 2–3 working days
- Government fee
- ₹500
- Professional fee
- Starts at ₹1,999
- Process
- 100% online, CA-reviewed
- Coverage
- Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District (Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh)
When this becomes important
- Before funding, a loan, a tender, an audit or major vendor onboarding
- When ownership, address, business activity or filing status changes
- After a notice, mismatch, portal query or department communication
What we verify before filing
- Legal name, PAN, address and authorised signatory consistency
- Thresholds, category rules, due dates and late-fee exposure
- Supporting documents, portal access and compliance history
- State single window
- AP Single Desk Portal for industrial approvals
Benefits
Why get IEC (Import Export Code)?
Mandatory for clearing any import or export shipment through Indian customs
Required to receive foreign remittances for service exports
Enables availing export incentives
SEIS, MEIS, RoDTEP and advance authorisation
Lifetime validity with no renewal fee
one-time registration
Bank requirement for foreign currency accounts and export bills
Enables registration on export portals, ECGC cover and export credit
Eligibility
Who can apply?
- 1Any individual, company, LLP, firm or HUF intending to import or export
- 2Service exporters receiving foreign remittances
- 3E-commerce exporters selling on international platforms
- 4No minimum turnover or business age requirement
What's included in our service
- Eligibility check and structure advisory
- Document checklist and application preparation
- Government portal filing and professional follow-up
- Post-approval compliance guidance
Checklist
Documents required
Exact documents vary by case — your CA shares a precise checklist after the first review call.
Process
How IEC (import export code) works
- 1
Share your documents
Send KYC, business details and the required documents. We review eligibility and flag gaps before filing.
- 2
Preparation & CA review
Our team prepares the application, declarations and supporting records in the format the portal or authority requires.
- 3
Filing & follow-up
We file and track the ARN, SRN or acknowledgement, and respond to any objection, clarification or department query.
- 4
Certificate & compliance guide
You receive the certificate, acknowledgement or report, plus a checklist for renewals and recurring compliance.
Fees & timeline
Cost and time to expect
Confirmed in writing before work starts
₹500
Subject to portal processing
What you receive
IEC (Import Export Code) completed with clean records, documented filings and a practical compliance calendar.
FAQs
IEC (Import Export Code): frequently asked questions
State single window: AP Single Desk Portal for industrial approvals. Lorven Tax handles these state-specific steps for clients in Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh.
Our professional fee starts at ₹1,999; government fees are charged at actuals. Call or WhatsApp +91 94921 37975 for the exact fee for your case.
IEC is mandatory for exporters of services who wish to avail of export incentives like SEIS, foreign remittance receipts through banking channels, and export finance from banks. Even for service exporters not claiming incentives, most banks require IEC to open an EEFC (Exchange Earners Foreign Currency) account or handle foreign inward remittances.
IEC holders must update (confirm) their IEC details on the DGFT portal every year between April 1 and June 30. This is not a renewal — it is simply a confirmation that the IEC details are current and accurate. Failure to update may result in the IEC being deactivated by DGFT.
Yes. Individuals and sole proprietors can obtain an IEC in their personal name for their proprietorship business. The IEC is linked to the individual's PAN. For companies, LLPs and firms, IEC is linked to the entity PAN. We guide proprietors on whether to apply in personal or firm name based on their business structure.
IEC (Import Export Code) typically takes 2–3 working days, subject to document readiness and government portal processing times.
Yes. We support IEC (import export code) for clients in Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, including document review, portal filing, professional follow-up and post-completion guidance.
Most work is completed online through phone, WhatsApp, email and secure document sharing. If an authority requires a physical step, we tell you upfront and coordinate it.