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IEC & Export Documents Apostille for Philippines from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for use in the Philippines. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA apostille
Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for the Philippines: what and why
The Import Export Code (IEC), often called the import export licence, is the basic registration every Indian exporter needs. Overseas buyers and regulators ask for it, along with the RCMC and GST certificate, when they register you as a supplier. The Import Export Code is issued online by the DGFT; related trade registrations include the RCMC from export promotion councils.
Distributors and regulators in Asia often ask for legalised licences and registrations when approving a new Indian supplier.
In the Philippines, a legalised Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents is typically requested for supplier or vendor registration; it is also used for product registration by importers and government tenders.
The Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. The Philippines accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Key facts
- Document
- Import Export Documents (IEC) issued in India
- Used in
- The Philippines
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- English or Filipino – sometimes requested – check with the authority
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
How to get a Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents apostilled for the Philippines
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents and any list your buyer or authority in the Philippines gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Notary in India
The signatory's signature or the certified copy is notarised in India, as the chamber and MEA require for this document.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies your company and signatory and stamps the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents.
MEA apostille
The MEA adds its apostille, which is the final step for a Hague Convention country.
Back to you
The finished Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents is returned by tracked courier, or collected from our New Ashok Nagar office, ready for use in the Philippines.
What to send us
- RCMC from the export promotion council, if requested
- GST certificate copy
- Printed e-IEC certificate
- Request letter on company letterhead
Avoid rejection
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- The company name must match your invoices and certificates of origin.
- Make sure your IEC details are updated on the DGFT portal.
- Legalise the full supplier-registration set in one batch.
IEC & Export Documents apostille for the Philippines: FAQs
Does the Philippines need embassy attestation for an Indian Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents?
No. The Philippines accepts the MEA apostille, so the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
What documents are required for Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents apostille for the Philippines?
Printed e-IEC certificate; RCMC from the export promotion council, if requested; GST certificate copy. We tell you if the authority in the Philippines needs anything extra.
Is a translation needed for the Philippines?
English documents are often accepted in the Philippines, but some authorities ask for English or Filipino. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.
What is the process for Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents apostille for the Philippines?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents back to you.
Is the import export licence the same as the IEC?
Yes. In India the Import Export Code issued by the DGFT is commonly called the import export licence.
How many days does it take to legalise a Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for the Philippines?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
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Send your Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for the Philippines
Send the document list and destination country on WhatsApp. We reply with the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Office: C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi 110096, India. Drop off in Delhi NCR or courier from any city in India; documents return by Blue Dart or another tracked courier.