Import Export (IE) Code is a registration required for persons importing or exporting goods and services from India.
IE Code is issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Government of India.
Once, the application is submitted, DGFT will issue the IE Code for the entity in 15 - 20 working days or less.
IE Codes when issued can be used by the entity throughout its existence and doesn't require any renewal or filing.
IE Code is issued for the lifetime of the entity and requires no renewal. So once a IE Code is obtained, it can be used by that entity for all its import or export transactions without any further hassles