Update or modify your Import Export Code
Update your IEC details on the DGFT portal, including the mandatory annual update.
- IEC holders due for their annual update
- Businesses that have changed address, bank or management
- Exporters whose IEC has been deactivated
Overview
What is IEC Modification?
If your business address, contact details, bank account, directors or partners change, your IEC details must be updated on the DGFT portal. In addition, every IEC holder has to complete an annual update between April and June, even when there are no changes.
Our experts review your IEC profile, make the necessary updates and file the modification so your code stays active for customs and banking.
Who is this for?
- IEC holders due for their annual update
- Businesses that have changed address, bank or management
- Exporters whose IEC has been deactivated
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Benefits
Why get IEC Modification done right
Keep your IEC active
Avoid deactivation that can hold up shipments.
Accurate records
Match your DGFT profile with your current business details.
Smooth customs clearance
Reduce mismatches at customs and with banks.
Quick turnaround
Most updates are completed within a few days.
Documents required
Keep these handy
Exact requirements vary case to case. Your expert shares a personalised checklist on your first call and checks everything before filing.
Process
How we get it done
A clear, step-by-step process with updates at every stage. Indicative timeline: 1–3 working days, subject to processing by the authority.
Review profile
We check your current IEC details on the DGFT portal.
Identify changes
We list what needs to be updated and the supporting documents.
File update
The modification or annual update is filed online.
Confirm
We share the updated IEC details once processed.
FAQ
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