It is issued by the DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade). IEC is a 10-digit code that has lifetime validity. Predominantly importer merchants cannot import goods without the Import Export Code and similarly, the exporter merchant cannot avail benefits from DGFT for the export scheme, etc.
The import and Export Code Certificate (IEC) is an important document proving that the goods you are exporting comply with Indian regulations.
A Goods and Services Tax (GST) certificate is a document issued by the Government of India to a taxpayer or entity that has registered under the GST system, authorizing them to start collecting taxes from customers on behalf of the government.
Every taxpayer who has successfully registered under GST is issued a GST registration certificate in Form GST REG-06. It contains the GST Identification Number (GSTIN), the principal and additional places of business.
Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a ten-digit alphanumeric number, issued in the form of a laminated card, by the Income Tax Department, to any "person" who applies for it or to whom the department allots the number without an application.
PAN is a ten-digit unique alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department. PAN is issued in the form of a laminated plastic card (commonly known as PAN card).
The government of India provides an MSME registration to the industries classified by the government as Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in India. The MSME registration helps MSMEs to obtain various benefits provided by the government for their establishment and growth.
The MSME Certificate or Udyam Certificate is a document that micro, small, and medium enterprises can obtain by registering with the Indian government.
