What’s included, and what’s not

APEDA RCMC Registration Assistance at a glance

Confirm the requirement, scope and external charges before preparation begins.

Starting professional fee

Quote after review

For the agreed review and preparation scope.

Eligibility and product review
Entity-specific document checklist
Application preparation support
Outcome and next-step guidance

Review my requirement

Confirm before starting

Additional licences are separate

Applications for an Import Export Code, GST registration, and each RCMC category are separate.

No surprise work: inclusions, exclusions and any additional charges are agreed with you before we proceed.

First decision

Confirm which RCMC applies to you

Around 35 RCMCs are issued by 26 export promotion councils and nine commodity boards in India. Separate RCMCs may be required if you deal in multiple categories.

Timing note

External processing time can vary

Preparing additional documents takes extra time. Processing also depends on DSC and PAN validation and the proper functioning of the relevant government portal.

Documents to keep ready

Documents required for APEDA registration

Select the relevant tab below. These records help us review your apeda requirement; additional evidence may be needed for your circumstances.

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Proprietorship

Prepare proprietorship records for the APEDA RCMC application.

Valid IEC and linked DGFT profile details

Proprietor PAN and identity details

Business name and proprietor contact details

Business address and contact details

Bank details or evidence requested by the portal

Scheduled products and exporter category details

Common APEDA details: confirm whether the exporter is a merchant, manufacturer or merchant-manufacturer, the APEDA scheduled products, HS codes and countries of export.

Supporting attachments: DGFT may request RCMC supporting documents or clarification based on the applicant category and activity. The checklist is confirmed before submission.

A quick check to find your route

Which of these sounds like you?

Choose the option closest to your situation for a starting route and the next step. We’ll confirm the details with you.

QUICK ROUTE CHECK

Start with the right service route

The same service can mean different applications depending on your facts. This helps you find the right starting point.

Focuses on the immediate requirement

Shows the likely starting route

Explains the next action

Select the situation that best matches your requirement.

Suggested starting route

Confirm with a consultant

Your situation	Initial fit	Route	Why or next step
I export an APEDA scheduled product and already have IEC	Review route	Apply for APEDA e-RCMC	Use the DGFT e-RCMC route with the correct product council.
I do not yet have an IEC	Review route	Complete IEC first	APEDA states that exporters should obtain IEC before applying for its e-RCMC.
I already hold an APEDA RCMC	Review route	Renewal or amendment review	Check validity, product coverage and the change required before filing.

Compare before proceeding

The two most common routes, compared

Use the closest route as a starting point; the final scope depends on the underlying records.

Route 1

Apply for APEDA e-RCMC

I export an APEDA scheduled product and already have IEC
Use the DGFT e-RCMC route with the correct export promotion council or commodity board.
Submit the application to the relevant export promotion council or commodity board.

Route 2

Complete IEC first

I do not yet have an IEC
APEDA states that exporters should obtain IEC before applying for its e-RCMC.
If the IEC is deactivated, reactivate it before proceeding.

Decision checkpoint: The right route depends on your specific facts — the applicant, purpose, period and any deadline — not just the service name.

Why this is worth doing properly

Benefits of an organised APEDA RCMC Registration Assistance process

Done properly, you’re left with the right outcome and clean records you can use for the next step.

Confirm APEDA product coverage

Your products are checked against APEDA's scheduled-product list, so you apply for RCMC only where it is available and actually required.

Select the correct exporter category

Manufacturer, merchant or merchant-exporter status is fixed up front, because it changes the RCMC declaration and the supporting proof.

Prepare IEC-linked application data

PAN, IEC, bank and address details are aligned exactly with the DGFT profile, so the e-RCMC application is not rejected for mismatch.

Reduce product and identity mismatches

Entity name, signatory and product descriptions are cross-checked across IEC, GST and bank records before submission.

Track application status

The DGFT e-RCMC application and APEDA fee are followed through to issue, with the RCMC number and validity recorded for renewal.

Five clear stages

How APEDA registration is done — five clear stages

You’ll know which stage you’re at, from the first call through to a checked submission and a clear outcome.

1

Confirm the scheduled product and exporter profile

We check the products you plan to export and whether APEDA is the appropriate registering authority for your business.

2

Check IEC and DGFT profile

We check your IEC status and DGFT profile. If an IEC update is needed, we explain the additional work and obtain your approval first.

3

Prepare e-RCMC records

We organise the business records, product details and signatory authorisation needed for your e-RCMC application.

4

Submit through the DGFT e-RCMC service

After you confirm the application details, we submit the APEDA RCMC application through the DGFT portal and share its reference.

5

Save the certificate and review continuing obligations

We track the application and explain any query. After approval, we share the RCMC and highlight its particulars and validity.

Keep the process smooth

Before you start, and after you finish

Prepare the right records before work begins, then follow the service-specific actions below after completion.

Before starting

Confirm that your products fall under APEDA
Check your IEC and DGFT profile details
Select the correct business category and authorised applicant
Review the documents and portal charges before submission

After completion

Verify the RCMC particulars and validity shown
Save the certificate and submission acknowledgement
Update changed business details through the applicable process
Check product-specific export requirements before shipment

Questions people ask us most

APEDA RCMC Registration Assistance FAQs

Is APEDA registration needed for every export?

APEDA e-RCMC is relevant to exporters dealing in APEDA scheduled products. Confirm the product and export-promotion council before applying.

Do I need IEC before APEDA e-RCMC?

Yes. APEDA's official guidance directs exporters to obtain IEC from DGFT before applying for APEDA e-RCMC.

Where is the application filed?

APEDA uses the DGFT portal for e-RCMC issuance. The exporter profile, IEC and product details should match before submission.

Can an existing RCMC be amended?

Yes. A change in constitution, address, product or exporter details should be reviewed against the current DGFT e-RCMC procedure before filing an amendment.

What will I receive?

The completion record should include the APEDA e-RCMC and the application or acknowledgement records needed for later access.

What is the validity of APEDA Registration ?

APEDA Registration will valid for 5 financial year including the current financial year in which it is applied. It is Deemed that APEDA registration is valid from the first day of the financial year even if it is applied any time during the financial year.

What is the Government fees for APEDA registration ?

Government fees for APEDA registration is Rs.5,900 (Rs.5000 + GST @ 18 % - Rs.900 ) and Government fees for APEDA renewal is RS.5,900 ( Rs.5000 + GST @ 18 % - Rs.900).

Do we need GST registration to Apply APEDA registration ?

It is not mandatory a condition to apply GST registration before APEDA application, however as per GST act GST registration is mandatory without any relaxation on turnover for export of goods or services or both. there fore it is recommended to apply GST registration along with APEDA to reduce administrative burden of preparing documents for each registration separately.

Do we need FSSAI registration certificate to Apply APEDA ?

FSSAI license is Not Mandatory for APEDA registration, however FSSAI central license for export of foods items is mandatory. Reduce Documentation burden by preparing all the common documents for appliable registration for your import export business.

Official references: APEDA: RCMC filing and issuance · APEDA: Exporter status. Rules, forms, fees and authority procedures can change; confirm the current position before submission.

Content reviewed: August 2026.

APEDA RCMC registration assistance in Chennai