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IEC (Import-Export Code) Application

A covering application for allotment of an Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) from DGFT.

Covering Letter for IEC Application

Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

To,
The Regional Authority,
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT),
[City, State]

Subject: Application for issue of Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) – [Business Name]

Respected Sir/Madam,

We, [Business/Legal Name] having PAN [PAN No.] and principal place of business at [Full Address], hereby submit our online application (File No. [ANF Ref No.]) for grant of an Importer-Exporter Code. The IEC is required to undertake [import/export] of [Goods/Services] in the ordinary course of our business.

The following documents are enclosed:

  • PAN of the firm / applicant
  • Cancelled cheque / bank certificate
  • Proof of business address
  • Aadhaar / digital signature of the signatory

Kindly issue the IEC at the earliest to enable our foreign trade operations.

Yours faithfully,
[Name]
[Designation], [Business Name]
[Mobile] | [Email]

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  • Detail
  • Date

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