IEC Modification Guide (DGFT Portal)

IEC holders must update their Import Export Code details whenever there is a change in business information. DGFT allows modification of IEC profile through the online portal.

Common reasons for IEC modification include:

Change of business address
Change of bank account details
Change of email or mobile number
Addition or removal of partners/directors
Change in nature of business

IEC Modification Fee

The fee for modifying IEC details is:

₹200

Payment is made online through the DGFT portal.

Steps to Modify IEC Details

Step 1 — Visit DGFT Portal

Open DGFT website:

https://dgft.gov.in

Step 2 — Login to Your Account

Enter your registered email and password to access the DGFT dashboard.

Step 3 — Navigate to IEC Profile Management

Go to:

Services → IEC Profile Management → Manage IEC

Step 4 — Validate IEC

Enter your IEC number and validate using:

Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Aadhaar e-sign

Step 5 — Modify Required Fields

You can update the following details:

Firm address
Bank account details
Email or mobile number
Branch details
Partner or director details

Step 6 — Upload Supporting Documents

Upload documents if required such as:

Address proof
Cancelled cheque
Partnership deed update

Documents must be uploaded in PDF format (max size 5MB).

Step 7 — Sign and Submit Application

Submit the application using:

Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Aadhaar e-Sign

Cases Requiring DGFT Regional Authority Approval

Some IEC modifications require approval from DGFT Regional Authority (RA).

Examples include:

Change in PAN of firm
Change in nature of concern
Addition or removal of partners/directors

In such cases, application status may show:

In Progress

until RA approves the request.

Important Notes

IEC modification may take 12–24 hours to reflect in DGFT systems.
Some updates require verification by DGFT Regional Authority.
Changes should be made immediately when business information changes.

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Need Help?

For official updates, always refer to the DGFT portal or consult with a compliance professional.