{"id":33242,"date":"2025-10-17T14:47:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T09:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/?p=33242"},"modified":"2026-04-03T17:11:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:41:07","slug":"rcmc-myths-vs-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-myths-vs-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"RCMC Registration Explained: Myths vs. Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now, it has become common to explain why the <\/span><b>RCMC certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is important for exporters. It is easier to mention that the exporters are restricted from the export benefits offered by the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP). In other words, the Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) is a certificate issued by the Indian government. It serves as an EPC membership certificate for Indian exporters. But there are specific myths and facts that every exporter must know about it. Let&#8217;s break down the page to explore the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-myths-vs-facts\/\"><b>RCMC myths vs. facts<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in detail.<\/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\/rcmc-myths-vs-facts\/#1_What_is_the_Purpose_of_RCMC\" title=\"1. What is the Purpose of RCMC?\">1. What is the Purpose of RCMC?<\/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\/rcmc-myths-vs-facts\/#2_Registration-cum-Membership_Certificate_Myths_vs_Facts\" title=\"2. Registration-cum-Membership Certificate: Myths vs. Facts\">2. Registration-cum-Membership Certificate: Myths vs. Facts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-myths-vs-facts\/#%F0%9F%91%89_Myth_1_RCMC_is_mandatory_for_all_exporters\" title=\"\ud83d\udc49 Myth 1: RCMC is mandatory for all exporters\">\ud83d\udc49 Myth 1: RCMC is mandatory for all exporters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-myths-vs-facts\/#%F0%9F%91%89_Myth_2_RCMC_Registration_Process_is_Slow_and_Difficult\" title=\"\ud83d\udc49 Myth 2: RCMC Registration Process is Slow and Difficult\">\ud83d\udc49 Myth 2: RCMC Registration Process is Slow and Difficult<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-myths-vs-facts\/#_%F0%9F%91%89_Myth_3_Separate_RCMC_required_for_Multi-Products\" title=\"\u00a0\ud83d\udc49 Myth 3: Separate RCMC required for Multi-Products\">\u00a0\ud83d\udc49 Myth 3: Separate RCMC required for Multi-Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-myths-vs-facts\/#%F0%9F%91%89_Myth_4_Any_organization_that_holds_an_IEC_can_claim_government_benefits\" title=\"\ud83d\udc49 Myth 4: Any organization that holds an IEC can claim government benefits\">\ud83d\udc49 Myth 4: Any organization that holds an IEC can claim government benefits<\/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\/rcmc-myths-vs-facts\/#%F0%9F%91%89_Myth_5_One_RCMC_is_enough_for_all_products\" title=\"\ud83d\udc49 Myth 5: One RCMC is enough for all products.\u00a0\">\ud83d\udc49 Myth 5: One RCMC is enough for all products.\u00a0<\/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\/rcmc-myths-vs-facts\/#%F0%9F%91%89_Myth_6_Validity_is_the_same_for_all_RCMC\" title=\"\ud83d\udc49 Myth 6: Validity is the same for all RCMC\">\ud83d\udc49 Myth 6: Validity is the same for all RCMC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-myths-vs-facts\/#%F0%9F%91%89_Myth_7_You_can_Export_High-Risk_products_freely\" title=\"\ud83d\udc49 Myth 7: You can Export High-Risk products freely\">\ud83d\udc49 Myth 7: You can Export High-Risk products freely<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-myths-vs-facts\/#3_Final_Discussion_Apply_Registration-cum-Membership_Certificate_RCMC_Online\" title=\"3. Final Discussion | Apply Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) Online\">3. Final Discussion | Apply Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-myths-vs-facts\/#4_Still_have_questions_Browse_our_FAQs_or_contact_support\" title=\"4. Still have questions? Browse our FAQs or contact support\">4. Still have questions? Browse our FAQs or contact support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-myths-vs-facts\/#a_Can_I_obtain_the_two_RCMC_certificates\" title=\"(a) Can I obtain the two RCMC certificates?\">(a) Can I obtain the two RCMC certificates?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_Purpose_of_RCMC\"><\/span><b>1. What is the Purpose of RCMC?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a legally accepted license that is valid for five financial years. While it is issued by the relevant Export Promotion Councils (EPC), the commodity board, or the development authority. These authorities, along with the exporter&#8217;s correspondence, are the primary business line. Validating the exporter&#8217;s legitimacy makes them eligible to access government benefits under <\/span><b>India&#8217;s Foreign Trade Policy (FTP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. With a valid <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/rcmc-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>RCMC certificate for export<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, businesses can claim Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Registration-cum-Membership_Certificate_Myths_vs_Facts\"><\/span><b>2. Registration-cum-Membership Certificate: Myths vs. Facts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%89_Myth_1_RCMC_is_mandatory_for_all_exporters\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udc49<\/span> <b>Myth 1: RCMC is mandatory for all exporters<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Fact: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is a partial myth. This is because RCMC is not compulsory for all exporters. This certificate is optional and required only for those who want to access government benefits. This can be understood as<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Requirement of RCMC:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The exporters must hold the <\/span><b>certificate of RCMC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> when they wish to claim government-supported incentives and schemes under FTP. Well, for the restricted items, it is also required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>When it is not in Use:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The businesses can export the goods or services without the RCMC if they do not want to access government benefits, incentives, and schemes. However, without the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-access-government-schemes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>government scheme support<\/strong><\/a>, dealing in a competitive market can become challenging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%89_Myth_2_RCMC_Registration_Process_is_Slow_and_Difficult\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udc49 <\/span><b>Myth 2: RCMC Registration Process is Slow and Difficult<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Fact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Since the single common window, the DGFT portal, has been introduced, the registration process has become easier and faster. In more detail:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>DGFT Online Portal: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the electronic application, the <\/span><b>Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) portal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has been established. It is also in use for<\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-renewal-process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> RCMC renewal<\/a>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> registration, and amendment during changes in details. It not only reduces the extra wastage of time but also makes work paperless.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Faster Processing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The processing time is generally faster, but it depends on the accuracy and completeness of documents and the network during registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_%F0%9F%91%89_Myth_3_Separate_RCMC_required_for_Multi-Products\"><\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udc49 <\/span><b>Myth 3: Separate RCMC required for Multi-Products<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Fact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The export business that deals with multiple products does not need to register with each separate council. In this case, they can register with:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>FIEO: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This authority manages those goods categories that are not covered by EPCs, Commodity Boards, or the Development Authority. Register with the <\/span><b>Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">for multiple products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%89_Myth_4_Any_organization_that_holds_an_IEC_can_claim_government_benefits\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udc49 <\/span><b>Myth 4: Any organization that holds an IEC can claim government benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Fact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Having the Import-Export Code (IEC) is the primary requirement in the export world, but it is not enough to access the export-support benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Mandatory for RCMC: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Obtaining the IEC number is crucial for <\/span>RCMC registration<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. But the Registration-cum-Membership (RCMC) is the only document through which exporters can claim the export promotion scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Membership for benefits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Through the <\/span><b>RCMC registration,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> exporters receive membership with the relevant EPCs or commodity boards. The document is required to identify the type of membership. Through it, exporters can become a beloved part of foreign trade fairs and can gain access to the duty drawback.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%89_Myth_5_One_RCMC_is_enough_for_all_products\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udc49 <\/span><b>Myth 5: One RCMC is enough for all products.\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Fact.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> There are no restrictions on the number of separate RCMC certificates one can obtain for each separate product. For exporters dealing in different sectors, they can obtain a separate Registration-cum-Membership Certificate. Alternatively, FIEO (Federation of Indian Export Organizations) is active in issuing the registration-cum-membership certificate for multi-product exporters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%89_Myth_6_Validity_is_the_same_for_all_RCMC\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udc49 <\/span><b>Myth 6: Validity is the same for all RCMC<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Fact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> As per the standard validity, a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) will remain valid for only 5 financial years, and it is required to be renewed on 31st March of the 5th consecutive financial year. However, various other EPCs that issue RCMC have slightly different validity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%89_Myth_7_You_can_Export_High-Risk_products_freely\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udc49 <\/span><b>Myth 7: You can Export High-Risk products freely<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Fact: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As per the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), the RCMC is a prerequisite to authorize the export or import of products. A valid EPC membership certificate is required to ensure compliance with standards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Final_Discussion_Apply_Registration-cum-Membership_Certificate_RCMC_Online\"><\/span><b>3. Final Discussion | Apply Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) Online<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The<\/span><b> RCMC certificate for export<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> plays a vital role for export businesses. This certificate is the gateway to avail the various government-supported schemes and benefits. Having the registration export certificate demonstrates the right membership with the relevant Export Promotion Council (EPC) or a Commodity Board. Those who are looking to grow their export business in international markets and want to participate in foreign trade fairs, apply for an <\/span><b>RCMC license <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">now. Avoid the registration complexities with LegalRaasta experts. We assist you throughout the registration procedure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Still_have_questions_Browse_our_FAQs_or_contact_support\"><\/span><b>4. Still have questions? Browse our FAQs or contact support<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_Can_I_obtain_the_two_RCMC_certificates\"><\/span><b style=\"font-size: 16px\">(a) Can I obtain the two RCMC certificates?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><strong>Ans.<\/strong><\/em> Yes, you can apply for more than one or two <\/span><b>RCMC certificates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for the different category products. For each product category, apply to the correct Export Promotion Council (EPC). Despite receiving multiple RCMCs, register with FIEO if you are a multi-product exporter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>(b) What are the different types of RCMC?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RCMC can be defined by the type of memberships or the type of exporters. In detail:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>By exporter type:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The types of exporters who apply for RCMC are manufacturer exporters, merchant exporters, and service exporters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>By Membership Type: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The membership depends on export business experience and turnover. The major types of membership are ordinary membership, associate membership, trading house (TH) membership, star export house (SEH) membership, and premier trading house (PTH) membership.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>By Issuing Authority:<\/b> <b>RCMC certificates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for export are issued by the various authorities, including the Export Promotion Council (EPC), Commodity Board, Development Authority, and Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO). <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>(c) What are three types of export control?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><em>Ans.<\/em><\/strong> The three types of export control are categorized as<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Item-Based Control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">End-User Control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">End-Use Control<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>(d) Are RCMC and EPC the same?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><em>Ans.<\/em><\/strong> No, RCMC and EPC are not the same. RCMC stands for Registration-cum-Membership Certificate, which is an export certificate for claiming government benefits. EPC stands for Export Promotion Council, which issues the RCMC certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>(e) How to download the RCMC certificate?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><em>Ans.<\/em><\/strong> To download the Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC), visit the DGFT website. Log in to the portal, visit the <\/span><b>&#8216;RCMC Certificate Download&#8217; link<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and then download the certificate in PDF format.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now, it has become common to explain why the RCMC certificate is important for exporters. It is easier to mention that the exporters are restricted from the export benefits offered by the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP). 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