IEC Applications Online - DGFT's New Initiative
AT present, Importer Exporter Code (IEC) applications are to be filed manually with the Regional Authority of DGFT. The applications are filed in hard copy in the prescribed proforma with stipulated documents.
Effective 01.01.2011, DGFT has provided for the additional facility of filing IEC applications online. The existing system of filing the IEC application manually would simultaneously continue till further orders i.e. the applicant will have an option to prefer his application either manually or “on-line” as per his/her convenience.
Filing of online applications for obtaining IEC will reduce the transaction cost and time for the applicant, would ensure easy, flexible filing of application and reduce human interface and paper work in the process.