Procedure to apply online:

Step 1 : Need to file an application as per Aayaat Niryaat Form 2A (ANF 2A) format (http://dgft.gov.in/exim/2000/iec_anf/ANF2A.pdf) to the respective Regional / Local Authority of the DGFT as mentioned above for IEC code online application (import export license).

Action-1: Need to upload the completed IEC code online application form online at the DGFT official Website (http://dgft.gov.in/exim/2000/iec_anf/ANF2A.pdf) along with the documents required.

Action-2: Keep the scanned copy of the following in gif format ready and the gif file cannot be beyond 300 KB:

Applicant’s photograph PAN (both sides) Bank Certificate

Action-3: Applicant must have a Net banking account with any one of the below listed banks

HDFC BANK ICICI BANK BANK OF INDIA STATE BANK OF INDIA CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK IDBI UTI/AXIS BANK UNION BANK OF INDIA

Action-4: Applicant needs to go to DGFT Website (dgft.gov.in) and Click on “IEC Online Application”

Action-5: Applicant needs to enter firm’s PAN number by clicking create new IEC application by selecting ‘Create’ from ‘File’ menu.