The firm willing to register with DGFT for IEC code must have the following documents ready:
| Category |
Required Documents / Details |
| Mandatory Identification |
PAN Card |
| Digital Requirement |
Valid Digital Signature Token |
| Details of members of the firm
(Partners/Trustee/Directors) |
The director details from MCA are fetched based on the CIN (which is mandatory for the entity
type companies.) |
| Bank Proof |
Proof of bank account in the name of the firm |
| Banking Documents |
Cancelled Cheque / Bank Certificate |
| Address Requirement |
Valid address (may be physically verified by DGFT during IEC issuance) |
| Address Proof Documents |
Sale Deed, Rent Agreement, Lease Deed, Electricity Bill, Telephone Landline Bill, Mobile Postpaid Bill, MoU, Partnership Deed |
| NOC Requirement |
No Objection Certificate (if address proof is not in firm’s name) along with owner’s address proof |
| Business Proof |
Proof of establishment / incorporation / registration |
Once issued, the IEC remains valid for the lifetime of the business without the need for renewal. However, businesses need to update their IEC every year from April to June, irrespective of any change.