Import Export Code (IEC) in Ara
10-digit code from DGFT needed to import or export goods and services.
Import Export Code (IEC) for Ara — what applies locally
Shops, offices and establishments in Ara register under the Bihar Shops and Establishments Act, 1953. Health or trade licences, where your trade needs one, come from the Ara municipal body (Nagar Nigam / Nagar Parishad).
Bihar levies professional tax, so employers in Ara must also enrol and deduct professional tax from salaries.
Ara is served online — documents on WhatsApp, filings verified by OTP or digital signature — with meetings at our Patna office by appointment.
What you get
- IEC application on DGFT
- Annual IEC update reminder
Documents needed
- PAN of the business
- Address proof
- Bank certificate or cancelled cheque
Questions from Ara
Which shops act applies in Ara?
The Bihar Shops and Establishments Act, 1953.
Is professional tax applicable in Ara?
Yes. Bihar levies professional tax.
Do I need to visit your office for Import Export Code (IEC) in Ara?
No. Documents can be shared on WhatsApp or email and everything is filed online. Ara is served online — documents on WhatsApp, filings verified by OTP or digital signature — with meetings at our Patna office by appointment.
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