How much does RCMC Registration (Exporters) cost in India 2026?

KAMRIT's published starting price for RCMC Registration (Exporters) is ₹3,499. Pricing is fixed-fee with no hidden charges. Government fees are extra and disclosed separately. The exact fee depends on scope, state, and any add-ons. See the package cards on this page for tiered options.

What documents will KAMRIT need for RCMC Registration (Exporters)?

KAMRIT shares a precise checklist on the kickoff call within one business day of your enquiry. Typical documents include identity and address proof of the directors or principal officer, business address proof, and any service-specific supporting documents.

How long does RCMC Registration (Exporters) take?

Timelines depend on regulator processing. KAMRIT initiates filings within one business day of receiving complete documents and tracks every notification. For most India-based filings the end-to-end timeline is 7 to 21 working days.

Does KAMRIT serve clients outside Delhi and Noida?

Yes. KAMRIT serves clients across India and globally. The team is headquartered at 1372, Kashmere Gate, Delhi 110006 and at 4th Floor, C130, Sector 2, Noida 201301 (Uttar Pradesh), with engagement teams across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune.

Can KAMRIT also handle ongoing compliance after RCMC Registration (Exporters)?

Yes. KAMRIT supports the entire compliance lifecycle. Most clients move to a fixed-fee monthly retainer covering GST, TDS, ROC, payroll, PF, ESI, and FEMA after their initial registration is complete.

Is the pricing all-inclusive?

KAMRIT's professional fee is fixed and transparent. Government statutory fees, stamp duty, and any third-party costs (notarisation, valuation reports, etc.) are extra and disclosed before work starts.

How do I get started with RCMC Registration (Exporters)?

Send your enquiry through our contact form. A senior KAMRIT expert reviews it within one business day and replies with a precise document checklist and a fixed-fee quote.

RCMC Registration (Exporters) in India 2026

RCMC Registration (Exporters) from KAMRIT. Senior expert accountability, transparent fixed-fee pricing, 100% online delivery across India.

You have received your Import Export Code (IEC). Your product is ready. But before your first shipment clears customs, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) requires your business to hold a Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) issued by a recognised Export Promotion Council (EPC) or Commodity Board. Without a valid RCMC, your export benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 are inaccessible, and in several product categories, the customs authority may refuse to accept the shipping bill. The legal basis is Section 9 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (FTDR Act) read with Chapter 2 of the Handbook of Procedures (Volume I) under the FTP 2023, which makes RCMC mandatory for all persons intending to export goods. KAMRIT Financial Services LLP handles the entire process end to end: determining the correct EPC or Commodity Board for your product HS code, preparing the ANF 2C application, submitting it on the DGFT portal (dgft.gov.in), coordinating EPC membership, and delivering the RCMC certificate.

What is RCMC Registration (Exporters) in India 2026?

RCMC Registration for Exporters is a mandatory export-import registration under Section 9 of the FTDR Act 1992, administered through the DGFT Regional Office having jurisdiction over the applicant's principal place of business. The certificate is issued by the relevant Export Promotion Council or Commodity Board designated for specific product categories. For instance, exporters of agricultural and processed food products must obtain RCMC from APEDA (under the APEDA Act 1985); pharmaceutical exporters from Pharmexcil; engineering goods exporters from EEPC India; gems and jewellery exporters from GJEPC; and general merchandise exporters from the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO). The RCMC application is filed using ANF 2C (Application for Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate) on the DGFT portal. Unlike IEC, which is a one-time registration valid for the lifetime of the entity, RCMC validity depends on the EPC's membership renewal cycle, typically one to five years. The RCMC is distinct from and complementary to IEC, and both registrations must be maintained separately.

Who needs this

RCMC eligibility is governed by the product category of the exporter and the rules of the issuing EPC. The following criteria determine whether your business qualifies for RCMC registration under the FTP 2023.

The applicant must be a registered business entity in India: a proprietorship, partnership, LLP, or company under the relevant Act.
A valid Import Export Code (IEC) issued by DGFT is a prerequisite for RCMC filing under ANF 2C.
The exporter must be engaged in the export of goods or services covered by the HS Code range handled by the specific EPC.
For APEDA products (Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 under APEDA Act 1985), the exporter must deal in at least one scheduled product: fruits, vegetables, poultry, meat, dairy, cereals, floriculture, basmati rice, etc.
The applicant must have a PAN registered in the name of the business entity.
For companies, the DIN/PAN of the authorised signatory must be updated on the MCA21 portal.
The applicant must not have been penalised or debarred under the FTDR Act 1992 or the FTP 2023.
Exporters seeking membership with EPC for handloom or handicraft products must be registered with the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) or (Handlooms).
For pharmaceutical product exporters, the manufacturing unit must hold a valid Drug Licence under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 1945.
Exporters claiming benefits under schemes such as MEIS, SEIS, or RoDTEP under the FTP 2023 must mandatorily hold RCMC to be eligible.

Documents required

The RCMC application requires a complete document package filed through the DGFT portal. KAMRIT prepares and validates every document before submission to avoid DGFT queries or returns.

IEC (Import Export Code) issued by DGFT on the applicant's letterhead with barcode and QR code.
PAN Card of the business entity (Company PAN, LLP PAN, or Proprietorship PAN).
PAN Card and Aadhaar Card of the authorised signatory filing the ANF 2C.
Address proof of the registered business premises: electricity bill or rent agreement with property tax receipt not older than two months.
Bank Certificate or Cancelled Cheque leaf confirming the business current account details.
Board Resolution (for companies/LLPs) authorising the signatory to file RCMC and deal with DGFT.
Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA) for companies, or Partnership Deed for firms.
Product catalogue or invoice copy establishing the export product category aligned with the EPC's jurisdiction.
GST Registration Certificate (GSTIN) valid and active.
DGFT Digital Signature Certificate (Class II or Class III) of the authorised signatory for ANF 2C online submission.

How KAMRIT runs it, step by step

KAMRIT follows a structured eight-step process from client onboarding to RCMC delivery, keeping the applicant informed at every stage.

Initial Assessment and EPC Mapping. KAMRIT reviews the client's IEC, product catalogue, and HS codes to identify the precise Export Promotion Council or Commodity Board. For a spice exporter, this will be the Spices Board; for a readymade garment exporter, it may be the AEPC. This step is completed within one working day of receiving the IEC and product details.
Document Collection and Pre-Filing Verification. KAMRIT issues a document checklist and reviews each submitted document for accuracy, legibility, and currency. Any discrepancy in the PAN name or address is flagged and corrected before the DGFT portal is accessed. This stage typically takes two to three working days.
Preparation of ANF 2C on DGFT Portal. The ANF 2C (Application for RCMC) is filled on the DGFT portal (dgft.gov.in) under the authorised signatory's login. Fields include the IEC number, applicant details, EPC preference, product category, and annual export turnover. KAMRIT prepares the draft ANF 2C offline for client review before entering it on the portal. Government fee of Rs. 500 is paid online via net banking or Bharatkosh portal.
Online Submission and Acknowledgement Generation. After client sign-off, KAMRIT submits the ANF 2C using the authorised digital signature certificate (DSC Class II or III). The portal generates an Application Processing Number (APN). KAMRIT immediately shares this number and the submitted ANF 2C PDF with the client. Submission is completed within one working day of document verification.
EPC Membership Application and Fee Payment. Simultaneously or immediately after DGFT submission, KAMRIT assists the client in filing the EPC membership application with the respective Council. This involves a separate membership form, the EPC's fee payment (varies: APEDA charges Rs. 5,000 for manufacturers with turnover below Rs. 10 lakh, scaling up to Rs. 50,000 for larger units; EEPC charges Rs. 5,900 to Rs. 35,000 depending on the membership category), and the relevant product declaration. The EPC membership fee is paid directly to the EPC and is over and above KAMRIT's service fee.
DGFT Processing and RCMC Issuance. The DGFT Regional Office processes the ANF 2C within five to ten working days. KAMRIT monitors the DGFT portal for any deficiency query (DQ) or request for clarification. If a DQ is raised, KAMRIT drafts and files the response within 48 hours to prevent timeline escalation. On approval, the RCMC is generated digitally on the DGFT portal.
RCMC Download and Client Handover. KAMRIT downloads the digitally signed RCMC from the DGFT portal and delivers it to the client in PDF format via email, along with a summary of the certificate number, validity date, and the issuing EPC. The EPC membership certificate is forwarded separately by the Council once the membership is approved.
Post-Registration Advisory. KAMRIT advises the client on annual EPC membership renewal timelines, DGFT annual return filing obligations, and the procedure for RCMC amendment in case of change in address, authorised signatory, or product category. A compliance calendar is shared with the client.

Timeline

From the date KAMRIT receives complete documents and a verified IEC, the RCMC application is prepared and submitted within three to four working days. The DGFT Regional Office typically processes the ANF 2C and issues the RCMC within five to ten working days from submission, provided there are no deficiency queries. If the DGFT raises a query, resolving it adds another three to five working days. EPC membership approval, which runs in parallel, takes seven to fifteen working days depending on the Council. In aggregate, the realistic end-to-end timeline from kickoff to RCMC certificate-in-hand is fifteen to twenty-five working days, or approximately four to five calendar weeks. This assumes all documents are complete and there are no EPC-specific product inspections required. KAMRIT controls the filing stages; the regulator controls the processing window. Delays caused by EPC inspections or DGFT system downtime are communicated to the client as they arise.

How our pricing compares

KAMRIT Financial Services LLP charges a starting fee of Rs. 3,499 for RCMC Registration, which covers ANF 2C preparation, DGFT portal submission, digital signature integration, deficiency query management, and RCMC download and handover. Government fee of Rs. 500 payable on the DGFT portal and EPC membership fee (APEDA: Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 50,000; EEPC: Rs. 5,900 to Rs. 35,000; FIEO: Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 10,000 depending on turnover slab) are excluded and paid directly by the client. IndiaFilings charges Rs. 4,999 to Rs. 7,999 for RCMC service, with a longer turnaround of up to thirty working days. Vakilsearch quotes Rs. 5,999 to Rs. 9,999 for a similar service bundle, with the higher end including EPC coordination. ClearTax focuses on GST and ITR rather than RCMC and does not offer RCMC as a standalone primary service. LegalRaasta offers RCMC at Rs. 3,999 but limits coverage to one EPC category and does not include deficiency query management in the base price. KAMRIT's pricing is justified by dedicated HS-code-level EPC mapping, parallel EPC membership filing, active DGFT query management, and post-registration compliance advisory. The lower price than Vakilsearch and IndiaFilings is achieved without compromising on service depth, and the package includes the first-year renewal advisory at no extra charge.

Common mistakes KAMRIT avoids

Most RCMC rejections and delays originate from avoidable errors in the filing stage. KAMRIT's experience with DGFT and EPC filings highlights the following recurring mistakes.

Filing RCMC without a valid IEC: ANF 2C requires a live IEC number. Submitting with a cancelled or expired IEC results in automatic rejection by the DGFT portal.
Selecting the wrong EPC: An exporter of basmati rice filing with FIEO instead of APEDA will be rejected. KAMRIT maps the HS code to the correct Council before filing.
Mismatch between IEC PAN and RCMC applicant PAN: If the PAN on the IEC and the PAN on the RCMC application do not match exactly, the DGFT returns the application.
Incomplete Board Resolution for companies: The resolution must specifically authorise ANF 2C filing and name the authorised signatory by name and DIN.
Ignoring EPC membership fee payment: Submitting the DGFT form without completing the EPC membership fee payment leaves the RCMC application incomplete and unapproved.
Uploading blurred or outdated address proof: Electricity bills older than two months or unclear scanned copies trigger DGFT deficiency queries.
Using a Class I DSC instead of Class II or III: The DGFT portal accepts only Class II or Class III digital signature certificates for ANF 2C submission. Aadhaar-based eSign is not acceptable for corporate applicants.