IEC issues (Digital Signature)

[Kishan Barai]

Now Digital Signature is mandatory for a fresh application in IEC.

If you look into dgft website you will find three agencies sell Class 2 & Class 3 Digital signature. I had also called them but they told if you want to purchase dgft digital signature certificate, you will require IEC code.

How a new person get a IEC now ?? I am worried about new people. Its really not ease in doing Biz.

Really old Online system of submitting without Dig Signature was much better, This would add more cost & raise more questions,

Looking forward for solution.

Thanks

[Raghunandhaanan rvi]

Sir,

In my view, DSC is not required for applying IEC.

DSC is required to file application online with DGFT for obtaining any kind of licence / Duty credit scrip etc.

Certifying authority can issue DSC on submission of application in prescribed form after obtaining IEC

Hoop i have clarified your query correctly.

Thanks

[Kishan Barai]

Respected Sir,

Thank you very much for your reply, as per latest rules & notification of DGFT. DSC with class 2 or 3 is mandatory to file fresh application of new IEC online.

Offline mode is terminated.

This problem is solved. Thanks

[Murtaza Soni]

Respected Sir,

Can you pls help me in obtaining dsc for applying of new iec.

Thanks

[Shyam Naik]

Dear All,

I am applying for modification of IEC. Online application with DSC is mandatory.

I am advised that, for IEC application, the indivisual DSC (ie one normally used for Income tax purpose) shall suffice. No need for Class 2 / 3.

Is it correct?

Thanks

Shyam

[Raghunandhaanan rvi]

To my knowledge Class 3 DSC is required

AI Summary

Digital signature requirement for IEC: DSC mandatory for online fresh IEC filing, with class and sufficiency questions raised. Recent DGFT practice mandates online filing for fresh IEC applications and requires submission with a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC). There is practitioner uncertainty whether an individual DSC suffices or a higher-assurance Class 3 DSC is required; offline filing has been discontinued, creating cost and access concerns, and certifying authorities indicate they may issue DSCs after prescribed application procedures.