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Indian Startup Procedures / August 23, 2021

OBTAIN IEC CODE

IEC stands for “Importer Exporter Code ”. This is a 10 digit number. For any sort of foreign trading, you must obtain this license. However, you can apply to the nearest Regional Authority of Directorate General Foreign Trade.  

By · August 23, 2021 · 1 min read

IEC stands for “Importer Exporter Code ”. This is a 10 digit number. For any sort of foreign trading, you must obtain this license. However, you can apply to the nearest Regional Authority of Directorate General Foreign Trade.