IEC Annual Update & Renewal
Mandatory every year between April and June — missing the IEC annual update deactivates your import-export code and halts all trade operations.
Deactivated IEC = shipments held at port
A missed annual update blocks customs clearance, ICEGATE filing and all DGFT applications. Takes minutes to update — costs days of delay if missed.
How We Help
Our IEC Services
From the annual April update to amendments and deactivated IEC reactivation — we handle every aspect of IEC compliance so your trade operations are never interrupted.
Critical Timeline
What Happens If You Miss It
Mandatory annual update period — IEC must be confirmed or updated every year
IECs not updated during April–June are flagged for deactivation by DGFT
Deactivated IEC blocks customs clearance, shipping bill filing & DGFT applications
Reactivation requires filing with late fee and takes additional processing time
Update takes minutes — deactivation takes days to fix
Impact of Deactivation
What Gets Blocked Immediately
IEC annual update is free of cost on the DGFT portal — missing it and paying reactivation fees & demurrage charges is entirely avoidable.
Checklist
Documents Required
How It Works
IEC Update Process
IEC Review
We log into DGFT and review your existing IEC profile — address, bank, partners, activity codes.
Data Verification
All details verified against current business records — mismatches flagged before submission.
Amendments (if any)
Changes to address, bank account, directors/partners or activity type updated simultaneously.
Annual Update Filing
IEC annual update submitted on DGFT portal with DSC — confirmation acknowledgement obtained.
Confirmation
Updated IEC certificate downloaded and shared — DGFT records reflect current business details.
Next Year Reminder
We set a reminder for next year's April window — so you never miss the annual update again.
Our Edge
Why Choose ND Global?
Annual Reminder
We proactively remind you every April — so IEC deactivation never disrupts your business.
Reactivation Support
Already deactivated? We handle the full reactivation process quickly and efficiently.
Data Accuracy
Full IEC profile review before update — corrections made to prevent future DGFT issues.
Amendment Bundling
Address, bank, partner changes handled alongside renewal — one process, zero back-and-forth.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Keep Your IEC Active
Renew Your IEC Before It's Deactivated
Annual update, amendments & reactivation — complete IEC compliance handled so your import-export operations never stop.
Quick turnaround · Amendments included