IE code & Trademark

IMPORT & EXPORT CODE

Individuals who intend to import and export goods and services in India need to register for the Importer Exporter (IE) Code. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India is responsible for issuing the IE Code. Applying for the IE Code requires necessary documents that should be made to the Directorate of Foreign Trade. The DGFT then issues the IE Code within an hour after submitting the application. E-mail ID and Proprietor Details cannot be amended or changed after submitting the application.

IE CODE REGISTRATION

We engage in processing the application for issuance of IE code to clients who wish to import goods/ services into India or export goods/services outside India in a quick and timely manner. The requirements for applying for an IE Code in India are as follows:

A copy of the PAN card for proprietor/company
A deed of the property for business premises owned by the business or a rental/lease agreement for rented properties.
Recent utility bill for electricity and telephone.
A cancelled cheque with the name of the applicant alongside the account number.
Mobile Number and Email ID of the applicant
Details of type of service rendered or goods sold.
A valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) in class 2 or class 3 of the proprietor/ partner/ director obtained from a DSC provider. (Aadhar Authentication is allowed if PAN and Aadhar details match)
In case of partnership, a copy of the partnership agreement
In case of LLP, a certificate of incorporation issued by the ROC

IE CODE RENEWAL

An IE code once issued by the DGFT has a lifetime validity but it needs to be renewed every year. We provide IEC Renewal services at the right time every year which guarantees the smooth flow of our client’s global business.

IE CODE AMENDMENT

Any changes to the IE code application can be made during the annual renewal. In case if any details regarding to place of business, bank account, addition or removal of partners or any other details as specified need to be changed or amended any time between the year the IE code can be amended. We undertake amendment of IE code as per client’s requirement.

TRADEMARK

Trademarks refer to your company’s unique identity, which distinguishes your service or product from the competition. A company’s unique expression or identity may be a color combination, graphics, smell, sound, word, slogan, photograph, or a logo. However, most companies usually conduct trademark registration for their name or logo.

TRADEMARK REGISTRATION

We undertake registration of trademarks and handle any disputes or queries that may arise in the process of obtaining the trademark. The following are the required documents for a trademark registration irrespective of the type of entity:

Logo/word/slogan, the logo should be in color
Signed TM Form -48. (Power of Attorney)
ID Proof of the individual/Proprietor.
Address Proof of the individual/Proprietor.

Partnership/LLP/Company – Small Enterprise or Startup

To be categorised as a small enterprise, the applicant would have to produce the certificate of Udyog Aadhar registration. , In such cases the following additional details are required apart from the above mentioned basic details

MSME for partnership firm
Certificate of Incorporation or Partnership Deed.
ID Proof of Signatory.
Address Proof of Signatory

TRADEMARK RENEWAL

A trademark once registered has a validity of 10 years after which it needs to be renewed. We provide Trademark Renewal services and follow-up our clients correctly as it is a long span of time. This ensures that the client has the right to use the trademark as per the provisions of the law.

TRADEMARK AMENDMENT

Any changes to the details related to trademark can be made at the time of renewal. In case if any details need to be changed or amended any time in between the trademark can be amended. We undertake amendment of trademark in compliance with the Trademark Act,1999 and Trademark Rules, 2017.

TRADEMARK QUERIES & PROCEEDINGS

If any query or proceeding arises in the process of obtaining the trademark we handle them with due diligence. We also represent the client in case of attending hearings both online and in person.