Go Global by getting your IEC Code today. Read article for further information

In order to obtain an IEC number an application for grant of the same has to be made by the applicant. It has to be submitted to the nearest Regional office of Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

The application form is named "Aayaat Niryaat Form - ANF2A" and can be downloaded online. The Appendix-18B attested by the applicant's banker has to be submitted along with application form.

The applicant then needs to provide a self addressed envelope of 40 x 15 cm with a postal stamp pasted on it. This envelope will be taken into use for all documents required to be sent by Speed post.

The mandatory requirements for obtaining the IEC Code Number are:

• Bank Certificate from the bank abiding by the pattern given in the application.

• A self attested copy of Permanent Account Number (PAN).

Please note that the application has to be submitted in duplicate form and each page of the application has to be signed by the applicant.

The application can be submitted by going to the office or can be sent via Post. After the application is received, a receipt with file number is issued. This file number is used for all further correspondence related to your application. If the application is found complete by the IEC department, an IEC is generated. In case the application is not accepted for some reason, a letter describing the amendments to be made is sent to the applicant.

The IEC is then sent by post at the address provided by the applicant in the application.

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