FILL UP FORM ANF-2A & documents needed for an IEC application A. Documents are listed below : 1. Bank Receipt /Demand Draft details evidencing payment of application fee of Rs. 250/-. DD should be in favour of Zonal JDGFT, New Delhi. 2. Certificate from the Banker of the applicant firm in the format given in Appendix 18A (Part B). 3. Self certified copy of Permanent Account Number (PAN) issued by Income Tax Authorities(both sides). 4. Two copies of passport size photographs of the applicant. Photograph on the bankers certificate should be attested by the banker of the applicant. 5. Self addressed envelope duly stamped for Rs.30/-. 6. These documents may be kept securely in a file cover.
Application fee is Rs. 250/- which can be paid through Demand Draft/ Pay Order from any designated bank in favour of Zonal Jt. DGFT, CLA, New Delhi. Treasury Receipt from the following designated Central Bank of India branches is also accepted : (1) Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi-110011. (2) 10, Community Centre, Lawrence Road, Delhi-110 035 (3) 18/4 Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi 110 001. (4) 55, Madhubani, Nehru Place, New Delhi - 110 019.
14 September 2011
IEC is a simple 10 digit code that is issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and it looks something like this. I talked to a cousin who exports builders' hardware to US and Europe and here's what he told me on how one can apply for an Import Export Code Number.
The IEC application form is available for download on dgft.gov.in – just search for "Application Form for Issue Importer Exporter Code Number (IEC)" or use this direct link. You may also procure the the form from any of the regional offices of Director General of Foreign Trade.
Filling the form should be easy and you can skip Section C since its only for people who already have an IEC number. You'll need a bank certificate, your PAN card copies, date of birth certificate and a Demand Draft of Rs 250 (please cross-check since the fee structure may have changed) drawn in favor of DGFT.
Once you've all the required documents, you can submit the application in person to your regional DGFT office or it can be sent through snail mail (like registered Speed Post). Just like the Passport application, you'll be given a File Number and you may use it to check the current status of your application on dgft.gov.in.
If you are curious to know more, check this handbook [PDF] from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India that talks in details about the various procedures, restrictions and Foreign trade policies.
Mandatory Requirements to apply for IEC Code Number : PAN Number Current Bank Account . Bankers Certificate . IEC Code Number Application Fee Rs 250.00 ( It is highly recommended to pay via EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer ) and submit IEC Online Application form, to receive IEC Number instantly) . The physical application containing required documents should reach DGFT RLA concerned within 15 days of its online submission. E-mail is not mandatory. If it is provided it will facilitate faster communication. Documents required to apply for IEC Code Number : Covering Letter on your company's letter head for issue of new IEC Code Number. Two copies of the application in prescribed format ( Aayaat Niryaat Form ANF 2A ) must be submitted to your regional Jt.DGFT Office. Each individual page of the application has to be signed by the applicant. Part 1 & Part 4 has to be filled in by all applicants. In case of applications submitted electronically. No hard copies of Part 1 may be submitted. However in cases where applications are submitted otherwise, hard copy of Part 1has to be submitted. Only relevant portions of Part 2 need to be filled in. Rs 250.00 Bank Receipt (in duplicate)/Demand Draft/EFT details evidencing payment of application fee in terms of Appendix 21B. Certificate from the Banker of the applicant firm in the format given in Appendix 18A. Self certified copy of PAN issuing letter or PAN (Permanent Account Number) Card issued by Income Tax Authority. Two copies of passport size photographs of the applicant duly attested by the Banker of the applicant. Self addressed envelope with Rs.25/- postal stamp for delivery of IEC certificate by registered post or challan/DD of Rs.100/- for speed post.
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