IEC Registration for Noida Businesses
Wikipedia reports about 11,000 industrial units in Noida as of August 2025, with mobile and electronics manufacturing among the better-known activities. Suppose a small assembler in an industrial unit wants to import components from abroad, or a garment trader wants to ship a first order to an overseas buyer. Customs and banks will ask for an Import Export Code, and a mismatch between the PAN, name and address on the application can delay the process. The application itself is made online on the DGFT portal, so what matters is preparing it correctly. PC Media House is based in Delhi and handles IEC registration online for businesses in Noida, with calls and meetings by appointment.
Relevant for businesses around: NSEZ, Noida Electronic City, Sector 62, Sector 59, Sector 61, Sector 137, Pari Chowk (Greater Noida), Sector 15A.
Why Noida Businesses Look for IEC Registration
Noida is well placed for trade on the map. The DND Flyway leads to Delhi, the Eastern Peripheral Expressway passes through Noida and Greater Noida, and the Yamuna Expressway runs from Pari Chowk towards Agra. Noida International Airport at Jewar began commercial operations on 15 June 2026, and Greater Noida's India Expo Mart hosts trade events. Businesses around NSEZ and Noida Electronic City, and traders in the city's markets, may find buyers or suppliers abroad through such events or online marketplaces. An IEC is generally needed to import or export goods, and since GST it is the same number as the firm's PAN. We check that the entity applying also holds the bank account that will be used for trade.
Applying yourself, through a professional, or through a courier or marketplace agent
| Route | What you get | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Apply yourself on DGFT | Only the official fee; full control | Time lost on signing, portal errors and name mismatches |
| PC Media House (custom quote) | Pre-filing checks, DSC or Aadhaar guidance, filing and annual update note | You must provide correct documents and respond to queries promptly |
| Freight forwarder or courier agent | Convenient bundle with shipping | Check that the IEC is registered in your business's name and PAN |
| E-commerce or marketplace assistance | Easier onboarding for export programmes | The IEC still sits with you, so keep the login and annual update in your hands |
| Letting a vendor hold your IEC | Fast start for a one-off shipment | Risk of misuse and no control over updates; avoid it for a regular business |
The IEC belongs to the entity named in it. Keep your own login details and an updated contact number.
What Is Included in IEC Registration
- A short call to confirm whether you actually need an IEC for your goods or services
- Review of PAN, entity name, address and bank details for consistency before filing
- Guidance on the digital signature or Aadhaar-based verification the portal requires
- Preparation and submission of the IEC application on the DGFT portal
- Follow-up on any query raised by DGFT during processing
- Delivery of the IEC certificate in PDF after issue
- A written note on the annual April to June update and what happens if it is missed
- Pointers to the next steps for exporters, such as GST treatment, customs and bank formalities
Pricing and Fees for IEC Registration
The official IEC fee is small. The cost that varies is the work around it: documents, signing, corrections and any export or import set-up you want help with.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IEC application fee (DGFT) | ₹500 | Official application fee, paid online through the portal; shown on DGFT's application form. |
| IEC modification fee (DGFT) | ₹200 | Charged when details are changed; shown on DGFT's form. |
| Annual update | Generally no fee if nothing changes | A yearly confirmation is required between April and June; a modification fee can apply if details change. |
| Digital signature certificate | Separate cost | Bought from a licensed certifying authority if you use DSC signing. See our DSC page. |
| PC Media House professional fee | Custom quote | Depends on entity type, document readiness, corrections needed and any extra export or import set-up. Itemised quote before we begin. |
Government fees are those shown on DGFT materials at the time of writing and may be revised. We do not state a fixed professional fee because it varies with the facts of each case.
What changes the cost or timeline:
- Entity type, since a company, LLP, partnership and proprietorship carry different documents
- Whether a digital signature certificate must be obtained or renewed first
- Mismatches between PAN, bank, address and Aadhaar records that need to be corrected
- Number of branches or additional addresses to declare
- Extra help with modification, reactivation after a missed update or post-IEC export set-up
Local Notes for Noida
IEC is issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, so a Noida applicant follows the same online process as one anywhere else in India, without visiting an office for a standard application. The official fee is ₹500 on the portal, and a digital signature certificate or Aadhaar-based verification is needed for signing. An annual update is required between April and June. Our professional fee is a custom quote based on entity type and document readiness.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. The application is made on the DGFT portal, and a standard application does not need an office visit. You need the entity's PAN, address proof, bank details and a way to verify the signatory, such as a digital signature certificate or Aadhaar-based verification. We prepare and file it from Delhi.
Yes. DGFT states that since GST was introduced, the IEC number is the same as the firm's PAN, although DGFT issues the code separately. The entity on the application should be the same one that holds the bank account and GST registration, so we check names and addresses match before filing.
Not always. Selling within India does not need it, and visiting an expo as a buyer does not either. An IEC is generally required when you import or export goods. If you plan to ship samples or take orders from overseas buyers, we can check whether your plan needs one.
DGFT requires the IEC details to be confirmed every year between April and June, even when nothing has changed. If details such as address or signatory change, a modification fee applies. Missing the update can make the code inactive, so we keep a reminder for the next window.
Yes. The Import Export Code is applied for on the DGFT portal, and a standard application does not require an office visit. You need the entity's PAN, address and bank proofs, and a way to verify the signatory, such as a digital signature certificate. The rules are the same in every city.
Yes. DGFT states that, since GST was introduced, the IEC number is the same as the firm's PAN, although DGFT issues the IEC separately. That is why the PAN details must be accurate, and why the entity applying should be the same one that holds the bank account.