Foreign exchange (FEMA) compliance, foreign direct investment (FDI) and RBI reporting.
An Import Export Code (IEC) is the ten-digit registration issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) that every business or individual must hold before importing or exporting goods from India. The code is PAN-based, valid for a lifetime, and is applied for entirely online through the DGFT portal. This guide explains who needs…
The Import Export Code (IEC) is the ten-character identification number that every business engaged in cross-border trade must hold under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act. Whether you are checking your own certificate, verifying a supplier, or completing paperwork for customs and your bank, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) portal makes it…
The complete RBI purpose code list (S0001 to S1590) used for reporting forex transactions and filing Form 15CA-15CB — grouped by capital account, imports, travel, services, income and transfers.
A 2026 guide to FDI in India — the Automatic vs Government routes, sector-wise entry and caps, the land-border rule, the 100% insurance update, and key FEMA/RBI compliance.
A 2026 step-by-step guide to filing Form FC-GPR on the RBI FIRMS portal after receiving FDI — who must file, the 30-day timeline, documents, the process, and penalties for delay.