IEC VALIDATION MANDATORY ON DGFT PORATL

As per the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) mandate, all importer Exporter Code (IEC) holders need to revalidate their IEC details on DGFT portal between 1^st April and 31^st July every year.

Why is IEC update Important?

Renewing your Import Export Code (IEC) is a crucial step to ensure compliance and uninterrupted international trade operations. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) provides a user-friendly online platform for IEC code renewal. In this article, we will guide you through the process of renewing your IEC code on the DGFT portal, highlighting its significance in simplifying trade processes.

Step-by-Step Guide to IEC Code Renewal on DGFT Portal:

Step 1: Visit the portal 

Go to the DGFT portal by clicking https://www.dgft.gov.in/.

Step 2: Login to your account

This is a mandatory step, if you do not have an account, you need to register as a new user before you get access to IEC renewal. 

Step 3: IEC update page

Go to the “IEC Portfolio Management” from drop-down in “registrations” and select “update IEC” option from the new page. 

Step 4: Link IEC

Since the entire IEC application online process is made accessible by the DGFT, all people who acquired their IEC certificate offline, need to link existing IEC to the new portal. To update IEC, first you have to link IEC, if not done yet. You can link your IEC by entering the IEC number in the dialog box and by verifying it with ‘link IEC OTP’. 

Step 5: Update/Modify IEC

Once you successfully link your IEC to the DGFT portal, you can update/modify your IEC from choosing the form. Once you click on ‘update IEC’, a form with all existing details of the IEC certificate will appear. You can choose the details in IEC that need modification and then get IEC update accordingly. 

Step 6: Verification for IEC renewal

Once you update IEC details for IEC renewal, you need to complete the process by verifying IEC certificate through Digital signature certificate or Aadhar. Once you submit the IEC update form, your IEC renewal will be complete. 

Conclusion:

Renewing your IEC code on the DGFT portal is a streamlined and efficient process that ensures compliance with international trade regulations. By following the step-by-step guide provided, you can smoothly renew your IEC code, empowering your business to engage in uninterrupted import and export activities. The DGFT’s user-friendly online services simplify trade processes, contributing to a seamless and transparent business environment for Indian traders.