IEC Registration Cost Calculator
The government fee for an Import Export Code is a one-time ₹500. See the total government cost, the renewal position and the yearly update rule — live.
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Disclaimer: Government fees only — professional fees are not included. The DGFT government fee is ₹500. DSC (if needed) is bought separately and is not included. Annual IEC update is free during Apr–Jun. Verify current fees on the official DGFT portal.
IEC registration — what it actually costs
An Import Export Code (IEC) is a 10-digit code issued by the DGFT that every business needs to import into or export out of India. The only mandatory cost is the one-time government fee of ₹500. There is no renewal fee — an IEC is valid for a lifetime — but it must be updated once every year on the DGFT portal (free during Apr–Jun).
How the IEC process works
The application is filed online on the DGFT portal using Aadhaar-based e-signing or a Digital Signature Certificate. Most applications are approved within a couple of working days.
Prepare documents
PAN, Aadhaar, a cancelled cheque or bank certificate, and the entity's address proof.
File on DGFT
Register on the DGFT portal, fill the ANF-2A form and pay the ₹500 government fee.
E-sign & submit
Authenticate with Aadhaar OTP or a Class-3 DSC and submit the application.
Receive IEC
The IEC certificate is issued and emailed, usually within 1–2 working days.
Key points explained
Do I need a DSC?
Not always. Most applicants can e-sign with an Aadhaar OTP. A Class-3 DSC is only needed when Aadhaar e-signing is not available for the entity; it is bought from a Certifying Authority and is not a government fee.
Is there a renewal fee?
No. An IEC has no renewal fee and stays valid for a lifetime. However, it must be updated once each financial year on the DGFT portal, which is free if done in Apr–Jun.
Which form is filed?
The IEC application is made online in form ANF-2A on the DGFT portal, and the ₹500 government fee is paid online at the same time.
Who needs an IEC?
Any person or business importing or exporting goods or services. It is not required for personal use, or where GST covers the transaction and no benefits are claimed under the FTP.
Questions people ask
Short answers on IEC Registration Cost. Tap a question to open it.
01What does an IEC cost?
The government fee for an Import Export Code application on the DGFT portal is ₹500, paid online when the application is filed. The application is signed with a digital signature or Aadhaar-based e-signing.
02How long does IEC issuance take?
It is largely automated — an application with correct PAN, bank and address details is usually approved within one to three working days.
03Does an IEC need to be renewed?
The IEC itself does not expire, but it must be updated electronically every year between April and June, even if there is no change. Failing to update leads to the IEC being deactivated.
04What documents are needed?
PAN of the entity, proof of the business address, a cancelled cheque or bank certificate for the current account, and the identity and address proof of the proprietor, partners or directors, along with a valid DSC or Aadhaar for signing.
05Can one entity hold more than one IEC?
No. One PAN, one IEC. Additional branches and locations are added to the same IEC rather than obtaining new ones.
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