Import Export Code Renewal
Renew the IEC @ ₹ 1,499/-

No, the Import Export Code (IEC) does not have an expiry date. However, it needs to be renewed or updated annually w.e.f 2021, else the DGFT Office will deactivate it.

Yes, as per the recent guidelines introduced by the DGFT, annual update of the IEC is now mandatory for all IEC holders in India. The purpose of this annual renewal is to ensure that the business and user details in the DGFT database are correct and up to date.

To validate your IEC every year, you need to complete the annual update process. This is done online through the DGFT portal using either a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or Aadhaar-based verification.

The IEC renewal/updation process introduced by the DGFT is currently free of cost. There is no government fee payable for renewing or updating your IEC.

The documents required for IEC code renewal include Incorporation Certificate and documents of the company/firm, Address proof of the company/firm, Canceled cheque for account verification, Aadhaar of Director/Partner/Owner, and Digital Signature of the authorized signatory.

An IEC code is a permanent code that does not have an expiry date. Once obtained, the IEC remains valid unless it is canceled or deactivated by the DGFT. This deactivation can be done if the IEC is not updated annually w.e.f. 2021.

To renew the import export license (IEC), you need to first register on the DGFT portal. Once you are registered on the portal, login using the credentials received on your registered email and link your IEC with your User profile on DGFT. If the IEC is already linked, you can proceed to Update/ Modify IEC and do the needful.

The procedure to renew the IEC code involves registering on the DGFT portal, linking your IEC with your DGFT User profile, updating the necessary information by filling out the Update / Modify IEC form, and authenticating the renewal through Aadhaar-based OTP or Digital Signature.

Yes, as per the DGFT Notice dated 29-04-2021, an annual updation or renewal of the IEC code is mandatory. It is important to keep the IEC code updated with correct and recent information to avoid deactivation.

There are no government fees payable to the DGFT for IEC renewal. The process is entirely online and free of government cost.

The documents typically required for IEC code renewal include Company Incorporation documents, Company PAN card, registered address proof of the company/firm, Cancelled cheque, aadhaar cards, PAN Cards, and digital signatures of Directors/Partners/ Business Owners.

The due date for renewing the Import Export Code (IEC) is typically between April and June.

The IEC code can get suspended or deactivated if the annual update or renewal is not filed within the specified due date.

To remove the suspension of an IEC code, you need to update the particulars as suggested by the DGFT. This involves completing the annual updation or renewal process and ensuring the IEC is active and updated.