Import Export Code or IEC is a 10-digit code that a business or a person needs to import/export goods/services. This code is issued
by DGFT (Director General of Foreign trade), Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Government of India. The validity of this code
is for lifetime, that is, there is no need to renew it. This code is generated within 5-15 working days after the documents are
submitted and all the corrections required are made.
Lifetime validity Once you are done with IE Code Registration and submit all the required documents, IE Code is issued for the lifetime of the entity and requires no renewal.