RCMC Registration for Exporters

RCMC (Registration Cum Membership Certificate) is a certificate issued by Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) under the Ministry of Commerce. It serves as proof of membership with the relevant EPC. Exporters need RCMC to claim export benefits like duty drawbacks, MEIS/RODTEP incentives, and other government subsidies. It's mandatory for availing most export promotion schemes.

The EPC depends on your product category — FIEO for general exports, AEPC for apparel, EEPC for engineering goods, MPEDA for marine products, APEDA for agricultural products, and so on. We help you identify the right EPC based on your export products and business.

While RCMC is not legally mandatory for exporting, it is essential for claiming export benefits and incentives from the government. Without RCMC, you cannot file duty drawback claims, access MEIS/RODTEP benefits, or participate in government trade programs. We strongly recommend RCMC for all active exporters.

With RCMC, you can claim: duty drawback on input materials, RODTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) benefits, MEIS benefits (for eligible exports), market development assistance, participation in government trade fairs, and various state-level export incentives. The benefits vary by product and destination country.

RCMC is typically valid for 1 year (April to March) and must be renewed annually. Renewal requires payment of membership fee and submission of export performance data. We provide automated renewal reminders and handle the complete renewal process.

For RCMC registration, you need: IEC (Import Export Code) certificate, GST registration certificate, PAN card, partnership deed or certificate of incorporation, address proof of business, bank certificate, and product-specific documents like test reports or manufacturing license. We prepare the complete document checklist based on your EPC.

Yes, if you export multiple product categories, you can obtain RCMC from multiple EPCs. For example, if you export both apparel and engineering goods, you can have RCMC from both AEPC and EEPC. Each RCMC allows you to claim benefits specific to that product category. We help you identify all relevant EPCs for your business.