IEC Registration for Amazon Sellers in India

Amazon Sellers operate in a regulated environment governed by GST Council and Amazon Brand Registry. IEC Registration is essential because it establishes your legal identity, enables you to sign contracts, open business bank accounts, hire staff, and access formal credit. Without it, amazon sellers often face barriers to growth — from being unable to bid on large contracts to losing credibility with suppliers and customers.

Beyond IEC Registration, a typical Amazon Seller business requires: GST Registration, Company/LLP Registration, Trademark Registration, MSME Certificate. The exact requirements vary by state and business scale, but having all licenses in place from day one prevents costly shutdowns and legal notices later.

IEC Registration for Amazon Sellers typically takes 2–3 working days with Legal24by7. The process is 100% online — you submit documents, we handle government filings and follow-ups. Our all-inclusive fee of ₹1,499 covers everything.

Legal24by7 offers IEC Registration for Amazon Sellers starting at ₹1,499 all-inclusive. This includes government fees of ₹500 and all professional charges. We share a detailed cost breakdown before you pay — zero hidden charges.

After IEC Registration, Amazon Sellers must maintain: GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B Monthly; TCS by Amazon (1% — reconcile in GSTR-2A); Annual Income Tax; ROC Annual Filing (if company). Non-compliance can result in fines, license cancellations, or legal notices. Legal24by7 offers ongoing compliance support so you can focus on running your business.

The top mistakes we see from Amazon Sellers: Selling without GST (immediate account suspension); Not filing trademark before Brand Registry; Wrong product category listing causing Amazon policy violation. These mistakes are costly to fix retroactively — it's far better to structure correctly from the start with expert guidance.

While sole proprietorship requires fewer formalities, it carries unlimited personal liability — meaning your personal assets are at risk if the business faces a lawsuit or debt. For Amazon Sellers, IEC Registration provides a separate legal identity, limited liability protection, and is often required to sign vendor contracts, obtain certain licenses like GST Registration, and access formal business loans.

For IEC Registration, you typically need: PAN Card of the business, Aadhaar Card of the applicant, Bank certificate / cancelled cheque, Address proof of business, Digital photograph of the applicant. For Amazon Sellers specifically, additional sector-specific documents may be needed based on the type of license applied for. Our team will guide you through the complete document checklist after a free consultation.

If your Amazon Seller business is involved in importing raw materials or exporting products internationally, IEC (Importer Exporter Code) from DGFT is mandatory. Without IEC, customs clearance is not possible. IEC registration typically takes 2–3 working days and is a one-time registration with no renewal required.