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DGFT & RCMC Registration
DGFT services — Importer Exporter Code (IEC) registration or modification under the FTDR Act 1992, and the RCMC from the applicable Export Promotion Council (EPC).
Before the first shipment, an exporter needs the IEC under the FTDR Act 1992 and the RCMC from its sector's Export Promotion Council. We handle both on the DGFT portal, plus modifications when details change.
- • IEC eligibility check and new application on the DGFT portal
- • IEC modification — address, directors, or bank details
- • EPC selection for your sector and RCMC application
- • Document preparation — PAN, CIN, bank certificate, and address proof
- • Follow-up with the DGFT / council on queries
- • IEC and RCMC download, plus the scheme calendar for benefits
- • PAN and Certificate of Incorporation / constitution documents
- • Bank account certificate in the entity's name
- • Registered office address proof
- • Director and signatory details with DSC
See the fee table below for the statutory filing charge and common delay logic.
- • Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act 1992
- • Foreign Trade Policy 2023
- • Foreign Trade (Regulation) Rules 1993
Process
How the service works
The workflow is built to be predictable: document collection, legal review, filing, and post-filing follow-through.
Check eligibility and route
We confirm the entity is eligible for an IEC under the FTDR Act 1992 and which EPC fits the sector.
Prepare the documents
We assemble the PAN, CIN, bank certificate, address proof, and signatory details for the application.
File the IEC application
We file the IEC application on the DGFT portal and track the acknowledgement.
Apply for the RCMC
We apply to the applicable Export Promotion Council for the RCMC once the IEC is issued.
Hand over the registrations
We deliver the IEC and RCMC, and give you the FTP 2023 benefit calendar they unlock.
AEO summary
The IEC is the registration every importer and exporter needs under the FTDR Act 1992, and the RCMC from the right Export Promotion Council unlocks FTP 2023 benefits. We handle both on the DGFT portal.
Two registrations, one gateway
The IEC and RCMC sit at the start of every export journey: the IEC is the identity under the FTDR Act 1992 that customs and banks recognise, and the RCMC is the sector membership that makes FTP 2023 incentives reachable. Neither is optional for a serious exporter.
Because both are issued online and both carry the entity's details, the accuracy work is constant: every change in the company's address, bank, or management needs a corresponding update, or the next transaction hits a mismatch.
- • IEC is the master key for customs and forex
- • RCMC unlocks FTP 2023 scheme benefits
- • Modifications keep the record matching reality
Why the paperwork is worth doing right
A shipment held at customs over an IEC mismatch, or a scheme application rejected for a missing RCMC, costs more than the fee ever would. The registrations are cheap, fast, and decisive — but only when the documents behind them are complete and the sector council is the right one.
We keep the process to a defined timeline: eligibility and document check first, IEC filing, then the RCMC, with follow-up on every query so the pair lands together.
- • Eligibility and document check before filing
- • Right EPC chosen for the sector
- • Follow-up handled until both certificates land
Government fees
Fee breakdown
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IEC / RCMC application fee | As per DGFT / council schedule | Fees are prescribed by the DGFT and the applicable Export Promotion Council. |
Timeline
Typical turnaround
Typical timeline usually means a 5–10 working days turnaround, assuming documents are complete and any board or shareholder approvals are already in place.
IEC and RCMC application fees follow the DGFT and council schedules; professional fees depend on whether it is a fresh application or a modification.
Related services
Keep the company moving
EOU compliance — duty-free input imports under the IGCR Rules, obligations, and quarterly returns
Accounting for exports — revenue recognition, exchange gains, and RoDTEP income under Ind-AS
TDS on overseas commissions, DTAA analysis, and Form 15CA / 15CB for remittances
Zero-rated export compliance — LUT, IGST refund, and input credit on export supplies
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is the IEC mandatory for importing or exporting?
What is the RCMC and do I need it?
When do I need to modify my IEC?
What should you send us before we start?
Canonical reference: https://www.pvtltd.co/services/dgft-rcmc-registration
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