IEC Guides: Apply, Renew, Reactivate and Fees

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Who will issue an IEC certificate?

Who will issue an IEC certificate? DGFT is the sole authority, issuing it online in 1-2 days. See the process, fees, and documents required..

Updated 14 Aug 20264 min read

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Is IEC compulsory?

Is IEC compulsory in India? Yes, for almost every importer and exporter. Learn the 7 vital rules, exemptions, fees, and the annual update you must know in 2026.

Updated 2 Sep 20266 min read

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Do IEC Certificates Expire? Validity & Annual Update Rules Explained

Wondering do IEC certificates expire? No, but DGFT requires an annual update by June 30 or your IEC is deactivated. See validity rules and reactivation steps.

Updated 2 Sep 20268 min read

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How to pay IEC application fee?

The IEC application fee is Rs 500 and is payable online at the DGFT portal only. See the payment steps, the accepted methods and what to do if it fails.

Updated 21 Sep 20262 min read

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Who is eligible for IEC Code?

Who is eligible for IEC code in India: the entity types, the PAN and bank account rules, and the exemptions that let you import without one.

Updated 2 Sep 20265 min read

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How to get IEC approval?

How to get IEC approval on the DGFT portal: how long it takes, what auto-approval means, why approvals get held up, and how to confirm yours came through.

Updated 14 Aug 20265 min read

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Can I get IEC without GST?

You can get an IEC without GST in several cases. See exactly when DGFT allows it, when GST has to come first, and what PAN alone will cover.

Updated 21 Sep 20262 min read

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Cost of IEC License in India: What You Actually Pay.

Cost of IEC license in India: the Rs. 500 government fee plus optional DSC and consultant charges, with the hidden costs most guides never mention.