In the age where technology is bringing the world closer and globalization made the industries it s, More compatible reasonable for a business to expand its horizon to the international route. Not just gives the new market to explore but also gives a competitive edge over the peers. However, It does not qualify as that easy road to go global. Certain documentation and certification are required before selling your stuff to other countries. Iec import export code license is one of such mandatory document that is required for either exporting or importing. Iec stands for importer exporter code. It is issued by the dgft director general of foreign trade which means it is mandated that any person without an importer, Exporter code iec number shall make no export or import unless specifically exempted. Iec doesn t require any renewal or filing when it becomes It functions, Issued. Thus as advised to most companies to get iec that is dealing in import/export, Whether they need found at the moment or not. To achieve obtain iec certain guidelines is required to be observed first and foremost the program intended for obtaining iec number should be made online at dgft website http //dgft. Gov. In in the prescribed form anf 2aif the, . Second situation arises proprietorship firm the essential documents copy of needed are, Passport first digital photograph, Pan card & last page / voter s i, Card/ driving license/ uid aadhar card, Address proof sale deed in case business premise is self, Owned, Or rental/lease agreement, In case, Office, Is rented/ leased, Or latest electricity/ telephone bill and bank certificate according to anf 2a i / cancelled cheque bearing pre, Printed name of applicant and a/c no. Finally once the documents are in place then apply it online as it is mentioned in anf 2a. Application fee is also required to receive payment electronically using net banking or debit/ credit cards. Applicants with digital signatures would sign the application with their digital signature and submit the same online. In case the applicant does not possess a digital signature, Then he would be required to take a print from the filled up application without attachments, Sign the same and submit it to the concerned ra, Either by post or at the counter. Note the fee for new iec or amendment in existing iec is rs. 500/. Iec gives you certain features like no filling easy processing, Of returns and renewal not required as it is a one, Time process, Hence in order to expand the business, One should go for import/export code. Essential documents needed for obtaining iec registration are identity and business proof identity and address proof of the individual cancelled cheque copy