Updating your Importer Exporter Code (IEC) is a mandatory compliance step for businesses engaged in import-export activities. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) requires IEC holders to keep their information current to ensure smooth operations in international trade. The update process is completely online and simple if done step by step.
To update your IEC, you must visit the official DGFT portal (https://www.dgft.gov.in) and log in using your credentials. If you haven’t registered, you’ll need to sign up with your IEC number and linked details. Once logged in, go to the “IEC Management” section and select “Amend IEC.” Here, you can update business details such as the firm’s name, address, contact details, bank details, director/partner information, and other relevant particulars. Supporting documents (like updated PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, bank certificate, or digital signature) may need to be uploaded based on the nature of the changes.
After making the necessary updates, submit the application online by paying the applicable government fee. The DGFT processes the request, and once approved, you can download the updated IEC certificate directly from the portal.
It is important to note that even if there are no changes, IEC holders are required to confirm/update their details annually between April–June. Failure to do so can lead to deactivation of the IEC, which may disrupt import-export activities until reactivation.
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