Import Export Code

Businesses have great options through import and export business to unlock the international market for their product or services they are involved in. The IEC code is the main requirement to enter into international market which supports the growth and development of the business to a certain standard. Here are the Benefits or Advantages of IEC Registration for Businesses.

1. Global Market Reach
   As said, it is the primary requirement for the import into and export from India for the goods and specified services which enables the businesses to unlock the opportunities across the globe in international business market. It increases the global reach of the business and hence opens door for growth and expansion.
2. Online Registration
   Obtaining IEC is complete online process through its common portal. The online IEC registration application makes hassles little with simplified documents list attached therewith to support the application.
   Simple Document Requirement
   The Import – Export Code can be obtained by any business entity or an individual. Below are the mandatory documents that are required for the Import Export Code Registration.
   PAN Card of the Applicant
   Passport Size photograph of the applicant
   Cancelled Cheque
   Address proof of the Business
   PAN Based Registration
   The Code is provided based on the Permanent Account Number of the business organisation. Therefore, the registration is not required based on place of business rather, a single business entity may require only one registration. As and when the business is dissolved, the registration is also revoked or surrendered.
3. Life Time Validity
   IEC registration is permanent registration which is valid for life time. Hence there will be no hassles for updating, filing and renewal the IEC registration. It is valid till the business exists or the registration is not revoked or surrendered.
4. Benefits of Schemes
   IEC code has huge benefit for importers as well as exporters. The registered business entities would be able to avail benefits in form of subsidies or otherwise declared by the Customs, Export Promotion Council or other authorities. After filing LUT under GST, the exporters can make exports without payment of taxes. In case the exports are made with payment of taxes, the exporter is able to claim refunds of the amount paid as tax.
5. No Compliance
   Unlike other tax registrations, the importer or exporter does not require to fulfil any specific compliance requirement such as Annual Filings or return filings. The code possesses no need of compliance after registration.
6. No Annual Maintenance
   As there is no compliance listed, there is no requirement of annual maintenance fees to be paid after obtaining this code. There is no requirement of filings or renewal of the registration for each Financial Year or otherwise.
7. Legally Clean
   Obtaining the code is the license for importing and exporting goods and services for business purpose. It is a chief legal license that makes the cross border transactions easy and legal.
8. Reduces the risk of Illegal transportation
   IEC helps to eradicate the illegal transportation or illegal exports and imports. The centralised registration helps the officials to supervise and better administer the transactions undertaken as a part of cross border business. The accountability of prohibited or restricted transactions is apportioned well.

Conclusion
Obtaining Importer Exporter Code is mandatory before commencing activities of Import or Export. Unless one has obtained this registration, the goods or specified services cannot be imported into or exported from India. The applicant engaging into exports is also required to get registered under GST as specific category of registration is specified under the law. The necessity of IEC registration cannot be neglected as it is mandatory in nature.