The following instructions are to be followed while filling-in the application form for the grant of Importer-Exporter Code Number.
STEP 1:
Goto:
http://www.ap.nic.in/jdgft/iec.htm
Costs Rs. 1,000 only by DD + Rs 50 (max) for postage stamp. Please do not go to a broker and land up paying 10 grand for this job :-p. Turn around time is about 3-5 weekdays :-D.
STEP 2:
Prepare your documents. Make a checklist of required documents (there are 3-4 options, selects what may best suit you). Goto your Chartered Accountant :-x and he will process the legalities as far as agreements/ taxation/ current account number/ PAN no. (company PAN number necessary) etc. Approx. cost you Rs. 2000 or less excl the bank deposit (a/c opening). The whole process can be complete within 2 weeks ;-).
STEP 3:
Download the IEC form here
http://www.ap.nic.in/jdgft/downloads_new.htm
STEP 4:
Prepare a DD of Rs. 1,000.
Read the application form instructions carefully. attach photographs and relevant documents. Sign each page of the appl form.
A self addressed stamped envelope for dispatching of the IEC by Speed Post.
Other imp resources: http://dgftcom.nic.in/exim/2000/indexapp.htm
LICENSING AUTHORIY IN BANGALORE (KAR JURISDICTION)
;\ Address of The Joint Director General of Foreign Trade,C & E Wing, 6th Floor, Kendriya Sadan, 7th Main, Road II Block, Koramangala,2nd Block Bangalore 560034 Tel:080-5537213/14/15Fax:080-5537214E-Mail bngdgft@kar.nic.in
DISCLAIMER - I am new to eBay and did not find any relevant information on the community board. This is extract is research on the relevant websites and a short chat with my CA. This is the correct procedure however I am yet to apply for this myself. But then I am not willing to get conned by agents for 9 Grand when I can do the job my friendly CA and myself. At last, if you have a more detailed guide, which I will post after I receive my IEC number, please don’t hesitate to share it with the community. Other users of my guide please follow these instructions unless you have a better source. I will vet your comments for improving this GUIDE for future entrepreneurs. Unless I give a go ahead please do not follow another thread. PEACE! ?:|
Good luck and have fun. B-)
