RCMC Registration — APEDA, EPCs & FIEO
Registration-cum-Membership Certificate for exporters
- 1SelectCouncil matched to your products.
- 2Applye-RCMC application filed.
- 3ReceiveRCMC issued and linked to your IEC.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About RCMC Registration — APEDA, EPCs & FIEO
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
A Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) is issued by an Export Promotion Council, commodity board (such as APEDA or the Spices Board) or FIEO, and is required under the Foreign Trade Policy to claim export benefits and for exports of certain products. It is applied for online through DGFT's e-RCMC system after obtaining an IEC, and is generally valid for five years.
The council depends on your main export product — APEDA for scheduled agricultural and processed food products, the Spices Board for spices, sector EPCs for engineering, textiles, chemicals and so on, and FIEO for multi-product exporters. Agricultural exporters often need APEDA registration even when not claiming incentives.
We choose the right council, file the application with the IEC and product details, and keep the membership fees and returns current.
| Issued by | Export Promotion Councils, commodity boards, FIEO |
|---|---|
| Application | DGFT e-RCMC system |
| Prerequisite | IEC |
| Validity | Generally 5 years |
| Needed for | FTP export benefits and certain regulated exports |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Exporters claiming Foreign Trade Policy benefits
- Agricultural and food exporters (APEDA)
- Spice exporters (Spices Board)
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Council selection
- e-RCMC application
- Membership renewal tracking
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Council matched to your products.
e-RCMC application filed.
RCMC issued and linked to your IEC.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
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Answers to the most common questions we get.
Official sources
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