{"id":33213,"date":"2025-10-16T13:53:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T08:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/?p=33213"},"modified":"2026-04-03T17:11:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:41:07","slug":"epc-registration-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/epc-registration-process\/","title":{"rendered":"EPC Registration Process Connected with RCMC Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before obtaining the Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate, the exporters first need to go through the requirements of EPCs. There is a major link between <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/importance-of-epc-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>EPC Registration <\/b><\/a>and <b>RCMC certification. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meanwhile, the registration process includes determining the relevant EPC, understanding the business&#8217;s primary line, and gathering documents. But how do the export promotion councils work for issuing the RCMC? To understand it in more detail, let&#8217;s explore the page and get valuable information. Discover more in the sections below.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/epc-registration-process\/#1_The_Role_of_EPC_Export_Promotion_Council\" title=\"1. The Role of EPC: Export Promotion Council\">1. The Role of EPC: Export Promotion Council<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/epc-registration-process\/#11_The_Key_Roles_of_the_Export_Promotion_Council\" title=\"1.1 The Key Roles of the Export Promotion Council\">1.1 The Key Roles of the Export Promotion Council<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/epc-registration-process\/#_2_RCMC_Certificate_Gateway_to_Gain_International_Recognition\" title=\"\u00a02. RCMC Certificate: Gateway to Gain International Recognition\">\u00a02. RCMC Certificate: Gateway to Gain International Recognition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/epc-registration-process\/#3_How_is_EPC_Connected_to_RCMC\" title=\"3. How is EPC Connected to RCMC?\">3. How is EPC Connected to RCMC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/epc-registration-process\/#4_How_to_Choose_the_Right_EPC_for_an_RCMC_Certificate\" title=\"4. How to Choose the Right EPC for an RCMC Certificate?\">4. How to Choose the Right EPC for an RCMC Certificate?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/epc-registration-process\/#Step_3_Different_EPCs\" title=\"Step 3: Different EPCs\">Step 3: Different EPCs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/epc-registration-process\/#5_The_Key_Considerations_and_Tips_for_RCMC_Steps\" title=\"5. The Key Considerations and Tips for RCMC Steps\">5. The Key Considerations and Tips for RCMC Steps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/epc-registration-process\/#6_Final_Discussion_RCMC_Registration_with_EPC\" title=\"6. Final Discussion | RCMC Registration with EPC\">6. Final Discussion | RCMC Registration with EPC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/epc-registration-process\/#7_Got_questions_Our_quirky_FAQ_Section_has_all_the_answers\" title=\"7. Got questions? Our quirky FAQ Section has all the answers\u00a0\">7. Got questions? Our quirky FAQ Section has all the answers\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Role_of_EPC_Export_Promotion_Council\"><\/span><b>1. The Role of EPC: Export Promotion Council<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">EPC, or Export Promotion Council in India, serves as a government-sponsored, non-profit organization. It was primarily established to boost Indian exports in international markets. By serving as the liaison, it connects the exporters with the government-provided export services. Not a single, but several EPCs for a specific product are active and support new export houses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_The_Key_Roles_of_the_Export_Promotion_Council\"><\/span><b>1.1 The Key Roles of the Export Promotion Council<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Links Industry with Government:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> By serving as the mediator, the EPCs represent the queries and complaints of the exporter to regulatory bodies. It further demands government-supported export policies.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Promote &amp; Support Export: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">EPCs are active in promoting and boosting the Indian export of services in global markets. Organizes the international trade fairs to connect buyers with sellers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Provide Market Trend Information:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The valuable market research details help the company to understand the goods or service trends. Apart from it, the Export Promotion Council (EPC) further provides the details about trade data and regulatory insights.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Provides Important Document:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> They provide valuable assistance to exporters and issue the necessary document, the <\/span><b>Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC).<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Enhances Goods Quality:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> EPCs encourage exporters to adhere to the international goods quality standards and certification procedures. It is crucial for boosting India&#8217;s reputation in international markets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_2_RCMC_Certificate_Gateway_to_Gain_International_Recognition\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><b>2. RCMC Certificate: Gateway to Gain International Recognition<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Through the <\/span><b>RCMC registration,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the industry gains the EPC membership certificate. The Export Promotion Council Certificate allows businesses or individuals to claim various government schemes and incentives. For the exporters who are seeking to gain international recognition, the Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) is the crucial document. Holding the<\/span><b> RCMC certificate <\/b>d<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">emonstrates that the business is legitimate and compliant with rules and regulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_is_EPC_Connected_to_RCMC\"><\/span><b>3. How is EPC Connected to RCMC?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Export Promotion Council (EPC) is the primary organization to obtain the export certificate. The connection between these two is straightforward:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To get the Registration-cum-Membership Certificate, the exporters are required to first get the membership with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/choose-right-export-promotion-council-rcmc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>right EPC<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upon the application submission and approval, the relevant EPC selected by the exporters issues the <\/span><b>RCMC certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. It determines that the exporter is a registered member of the relevant council.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Through the <\/span><b>RCMC membership<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, EPC helps exporters to grow in international markets.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In case the exporter is dealing with more than one product, they can either get a separate EPC membership or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/export-challenges-fieo-certification-elevates-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>register with <\/strong><\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/export-challenges-fieo-certification-elevates-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>FIEO for RCMC<\/b><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_to_Choose_the_Right_EPC_for_an_RCMC_Certificate\"><\/span><b>4. How to Choose the Right EPC for an RCMC Certificate?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most of the time, the exporters face the <\/span><b>RCMC application <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">rejection due to a few mistakes. These mistakes further include choosing the wrong Export Promotion Council (EPC). Here are the major steps mentioned that impact the <\/span><b>RCMC approval timeline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. The included steps are:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;color: #000000\"><b>Step 1: Identify your Business Line<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt;color: #000000\">Before applying, you must determine your export product or service line. In a mannerly way, define which goods or services you are going to export. It is marked as the most significant factor in choosing the right EPC.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;color: #000000\"><b>Step 2: Consider Appendix 2T<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt;color: #000000\">In case you are not familiar with a specific EPC and the products or services it covers, visit DGFT&#8217;s website. On the website, visit and refer to Appendix 2T. It displays the entire EPC list and the products they cover.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Different_EPCs\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"><b>Step 3: Different EPCs<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;color: #000000\"><b>Certain Products:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> For the specific products, there is a separate EPC. For example, if an exporter deals with software services, they must register with the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;color: #000000\"><b>Multiple Products:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Choosing separate EPCs for multiple products can raise potential registration challenges. In place of the EPC, consider the FIEO, active for issuing the RCMC for multi-product exporters.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;color: #000000\"><b>Commodity Boards:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> It covers the five major product categories. If an exporter deals with spices, they must register with the &#8216;Species Board.&#8217;\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;color: #000000\"><b>Step 4: DGFT Online Application<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;color: #000000\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To submit the <\/span><b>RCMC application,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> use the DGFT&#8217;s online portal. It is the single window to get all queries regarding RCMC and export-related matters.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;color: #000000\"><b>Step 5: Provide Documents<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt;color: #000000\">To complete the registration process, prepare the necessary documents related to the applicant and the business. The IEC (Import-Export Code) is a primary document.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;color: #000000\"><b>Step 6: Registration Fees<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;color: #000000\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To get the <\/span><b>EPC membership<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, the applicant needs to pay the prescribed registration fees. It varies EPCs to not be a fixed cost.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_Key_Considerations_and_Tips_for_RCMC_Steps\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>5. The Key Considerations and Tips for RCMC Steps<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before applying for the <\/span><b>RCMC certification,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> you must consider these points:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Ensure the Alignment with EPC<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is crucial to ensure that the EPC (Export Promotion Council) selected by you covers your export products or services. It is not necessary to match the EPC with the entire company portfolio, but it must be aligned with the core export business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Avoid Duplicate Registration\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the specific product category, there is a separate EPC. Must ensure that you register with a single EPC for a single product category. Avoid double registration. For the multiple products category, register with FIEO.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>RCMC Certificate Renewal<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As the Registration-cum-Membership Certificate is valid for five years, it is required to be renewed before its expiry. Submit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-renewal-process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RCMC renewal application<\/strong><\/a> before the expiry date to avoid the late fine penalty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>DGFT New Updates<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As per the new requirements, the DGFT brings the new updates and guidelines related to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/rcmc-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>RCMC registration<\/b><\/a>.<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Staying updated or active on DGFT is crucial to get new notifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Final_Discussion_RCMC_Registration_with_EPC\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>6. Final Discussion | RCMC Registration with EPC<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The exporter registers with EPC (Export Promotion Council) to get the<\/span><b> RCMC certificate. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Through the membership, the exporters get access to various benefits and incentives under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP). As the entire registration process turned online, the exporters can use the DGFT portal. It streamlines the workflow by making it affordable and less time-consuming. Get valuable assistance and support from a legal expert.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Got_questions_Our_quirky_FAQ_Section_has_all_the_answers\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>7. Got questions? Our quirky FAQ Section has all the answers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>A) Why is the RCMC certificate important?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><strong>Ans.<\/strong> <\/em>The<\/span><b> Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is the gateway to claim government-supported export benefits, incentives, and schemes. Through the certificate, the experts can utilize schemes like MEIS and duty drawbacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>B) What are the key functions of EPCs?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><strong>Ans.<\/strong><\/em> The major functions of EPCs are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Serves as the RCMC issuing authority<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Represents the exporter as a legitimate and recognized entity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">EPCs notify their registered members about the latest government schemes, regulations, and policies.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By gathering the intelligence, pricing, and trends on the global stage, it updates its members.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On the various technical matters, EPC offers valuable assistance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>C) What is the RCMC Certification processing time?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><strong>Ans.<\/strong> <\/em>The RCMC processing time depends on various factors. However, through the online DGFT portal registration, it takes 7 to 10 working days. Sometimes, it increases up to 30 days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>D) What is the difference between import and export?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><strong>Ans.<\/strong> <\/em>In importing, the purchase of goods or services from another country results in an outflow of currency. Meanwhile, exporting represents selling the goods or services in the international markets or to clients, resulting in the earning of foreign currency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>E) How many EPCs (Export Promotion Councils) are there?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><strong>Ans.<\/strong> <\/em>There are a total of 26 <\/span><b>Export Promotion Councils<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that are dedicated to promoting each separate product.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before obtaining the Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate, the exporters first need to go through the requirements of EPCs. There is a major link between EPC Registration and RCMC certification. Meanwhile, the registration process includes determining the relevant EPC, understanding the business&#8217;s primary line, and gathering documents. But how do the export promotion councils work for issuing the RCMC? 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