RCMC stands for Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate, which is issued by Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) or Commodity Boards to businesses involved in export or import activities. It serves as proof of registration with the council and is required to claim benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP).

RCMC is mandatory if an exporter or importer wishes to avail benefits, concessions, or schemes under the Foreign Trade Policy. However, businesses not availing such benefits may not require RCMC, unless specified by the DGFT.

RCMC is issued by the Export Promotion Council or Commodity Board related to your line of business. Some popular councils include: FIEO – Federation of Indian Export Organisations APEDA – Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority EEPC India – Engineering Export Promotion Council CHEMEXCIL, GJEPC, TEXPROCIL, etc.

To be eligible for RCMC registration, a business must:

Hold a valid Import Export Code (IEC) issued by DGFT

Be engaged in the export or import of goods/services

Have products/services covered under the jurisdiction of an Export Promotion Council (EPC) or Commodity Board

Complete the required application form and pay the applicable membership fee

Note: Different EPCs may have specific eligibility conditions based on the product or service category.

An RCMC is usually valid for 5 years from the date of issue, subject to renewal by the respective council.

Yes, service providers can apply for RCMC through Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) to avail benefits under FTP and participate in international service trade promotion activities.

Yes, service providers can apply for RCMC through Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) to avail benefits under FTP and participate in international service trade promotion activities.

You can apply for RCMC through the DGFT portal or the website of the respective EPC. The process involves:

• Filling the online application
• Uploading the required documents
• Payment of membership fees
• Approval and issuance of the certificate

If you forget your username or password, you can use the “Forgot Password” option on the login page to reset your credentials via your registered email.

Export schemes and incentives under FTP

Trade fairs and buyer-seller meets

Market intelligence reports

Industry-specific policy updates

Credibility with international buyers

Without an RCMC, you may not be eligible for export incentives, government schemes, or support from Export Promotion Councils. It may also restrict your participation in international trade events organized by EPCs.