Is IEC mandatory for every type of export or import?

Yes — under Section 7 of FT(D&R) Act 1992 read with Rule 4 of FT(Regulation) Rules 1993, no person shall make any import or export except under an IEC. Personal-use imports / exports are exempted under specific DGFT Notifications.

What is the government fee for IEC?

₹500 per application, payable online via Bharat Kosh / SBI e-Pay on the DGFT portal. The fee is non-refundable even if the application is rejected.

Is IEC permanent or does it need renewal?

IEC is permanent under Para 2.05 of FTP 2023-28. The earlier requirement of annual updation was discontinued by DGFT Trade Notice dated 12 June 2020; only changes (address, bank, etc.) must be updated within 30 days.

Can an individual obtain an IEC, or is it only for firms/companies?

An individual proprietor can obtain IEC using his/her PAN. The IEC is PAN-based — one entity, one IEC.

Is a current account mandatory before applying for IEC?

A bank account in the name of the applicant is required; for proprietorship, savings account is acceptable; for firms/LLPs/companies, a current account is required. A cancelled cheque or bank certificate is the proof.

Can a Section 8 (non-profit) company obtain IEC for charitable imports?

Yes — Section 8 companies can obtain IEC. They must, however, ensure that imports are not for commercial resale but for the stated non-profit objects. Customs clearance may require additional declarations.

What happens if an entity makes exports/imports without IEC?

Section 11(1) of FT(D&R) Act 1992 prescribes a penalty up to ₹1,000 or the value of goods, whichever is greater, with confiscation of goods. Under Customs Act 1962, goods are liable to confiscation under Section 111 (improper import) or Section 113 (improper export).

Is GST registration mandatory before applying for IEC?

No — GST registration is not a pre-condition for IEC. However, GSTIN is auto-fetched if available; absence of GSTIN does not block IEC issuance.

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GST Registration in Hyderabad

Apply for Importer Exporter Code (IEC) on the DGFT portal. Fee ₹500, issued in 1 working day. Mandatory under Foreign Trade Act 1992 — no renewal needed.

Statutory basis: Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 & respective State SGST Acts.

Turnaround

3-5 Days

₹

Starts from

₹1,499

Money-back accuracy

Guaranteed

Total starting from

₹1,499

Professional fee (no government fee)

Professional feeCustom quote

Government fee (est.)No fee

Turnaround3-5 Days

Money-back accuracy. CA/CS specialist. Tracked client portal.

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Dedicated specialist

CA-led, named point of contact

Tracked client portal

Real-time status, end-to-end

Money-back accuracy

Refile-free if our error

Flat-fee pricing

No hidden charges, ever

About this service

Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration is the foundational tax identity required for commercial enterprises in India. Governed by the CGST Act, 2017, GST registration enables businesses to legally collect indirect tax, claim seamless Input Tax Credit (ITC) on inputs and capital goods, and transact across state boundaries without supply disruptions. Filings are submitted digitally on the GST Common Portal.

Eligibility & thresholds

Minimum

Turnover > ₹20L/₹40L threshold
Interstate supply of goods/services
E-commerce vendor or marketplace seller

Maximum

Single PAN for all state branch units
Composition scheme up to ₹1.5 Cr
No restriction on total turnover

Statutory floor

Mandatory GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B filings
Aadhaar biometric authentication
Principal place of business verification

What's included

Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.

TRN Generation & Setup

Temporary Reference Number generation on the GST Common Portal.

HSN & SAC Code Mapping

Accurate classification of primary business goods and services.

Application Preparation (Part B)

Complete filing of business particulars, promoter details, and bank account.

Aadhaar Authentication

Seamless OTP authentication or guidance for biometric verification.

Clarification & SCN Response

Expert response to GST officer queries (Form GST REG-03) within statutory limits.

GSTIN Certificate Delivery

Official Form REG-06 registration certificate with 15-digit GSTIN.

Government Fee Breakdown

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.

Fee Component	Amount (₹)	Basis / Authority
GST Registration in Hyderabad Statutory Filing	₹0 (No government fee)	Government fee is Nil / exempted under applicable statutory rulesOfficial Regulator
Total Government Fee	No fee	(for default assumptions stated below)

Government charges only — verified statutory schedule for Hyderabad, Telangana. Professional fee separate.

Required documents

Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.

How it works

Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.

1
I-Pro⏱ Day 1
Document Verification & TRN Generation
Verifying premises proof, business details, and generating Temporary Reference Number (TRN).
2
I-Pro⏱ Day 1–2GST REG-01
Filing Part-B of GST Application
Uploading business particulars, HSN/SAC codes, and branch location details on the GST portal.
3
Customer⏱ Day 2–3
Aadhaar Authentication & Biometric
Seamless Aadhaar OTP authentication or biometric appointment assistance at GST Seva Kendra.
4
Regulator⏱ Day 3–5
Department Scrutiny & ARN Generation
Tax officer scrutinizes application and validates premises credentials within statutory timelines.
5
I-Pro⏱ Day 5–7GST REG-04
Clarification Handling (if SCN issued)
If officer raises notice (REG-03), our specialists draft and submit compliant clarification.
6
Government⏱ Day 7–10GST REG-06
GSTIN Allotment & Certificate Delivery
Issuance of 15-digit GSTIN and official registration certificate.

Post-registration compliance

What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.

Filing	Form	Deadline
Monthly Outward Supplies & Summary Return (GSTR-1 & 3B) Penalty: ₹50/day late fee (₹20 for Nil) + 18% p.a. statutory interest	`Monthly`	By 11th and 20th of every month on GSTN portal
Annual GST Return (GSTR-9 / 9C) Penalty: ₹200 per day of delay subject to statutory ceiling	`Annual`	By 31 December following the end of the fiscal year
Rule 10A Bank Account Verification Penalty: Automatic system-driven suspension of GSTIN	`One-time`	Furnish valid commercial bank account details within 30 days of registration
Annual Income Tax Return & Audit Report Penalty: Late fee up to ₹5,000 under Section 234F + interest	`Annual`	By 31 July / 31 October annually per Section 139 / 44AB

Penalties for non-compliance

Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.

Non-compliance	Provision	Penalty
Monthly Outward Supplies & Summary Return (GSTR-1 & 3B)	Monthly	₹50/day late fee (₹20 for Nil) + 18% p.a. statutory interest
Annual GST Return (GSTR-9 / 9C)	Annual	₹200 per day of delay subject to statutory ceiling
Rule 10A Bank Account Verification	One-time	Automatic system-driven suspension of GSTIN
Annual Income Tax Return & Audit Report	Annual	Late fee up to ₹5,000 under Section 234F + interest

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.

1
Address mismatch between electricity bill and rent agreement
Why: GST officers reject or issue Show Cause Notice (REG-03) if the premise address differs even by a room or floor number.
Fix: We cross-verify every line of the address across the utility bill, lease deed, and owner NOC before portal upload.
2
Submitting savings account proof instead of business bank details
Why: Rule 10A of CGST Rules mandates bank details must strictly match the commercial entity name within statutory limits.
Fix: We guide you through current account activation and file the bank amendment within the prescribed period.
3
Demographic data mismatch between PAN and Aadhaar
Why: Aadhaar authentication fails if spelling or DOB differs from income-tax records, triggering physical site verification.
Fix: We pre-validate PAN-Aadhaar linkage and resolve discrepancies before initiating registration.

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