1. Navigate to the DGFT website.

2.  Explore the Services tab and click on the drop-down list

3. A new window will appear on your screen explore the ‘Apply for IEC’ option to proceed.

4. Once done, click on the “Sent OTP” tab to proceed &  Enter the OTP and tap on the Register tab.

5. The portal will send a temporary credential to your number. Use the same to log on to your portal.

6. Post successful login, explore the option namely ‘Apply for IEC’ and then click ‘Start Fresh Application’

7. Enter details about the person running the business affairs. It could be a proprietor, director, or partner depending on the chosen company structure.

8. Authenticate the form with a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and furnish the applicable fee.

9. After successful fee submission, proceed to download the receipt from the subsequent window.

10. After vetting the paperwork, the authority will send the soft copy of the IEC certificate to your email.