RCMC Registration Cost Calculator
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Disclaimer: Government / official fees only — professional fees are not included. Indicative estimate only. Council and RCMC fees are set by each Export Promotion Council and revised periodically, and often depend on export turnover slabs. Confirm current fees on the official council schedule before applying.
RCMC cost reference — by council
An RCMC (Registration-cum-Membership Certificate) is issued by the Export Promotion Council (EPC) or commodity board relevant to your product. Fees differ by council, by whether you are a manufacturer or merchant exporter, and often by your export turnover. Below are indicative annual/one-time base fees (before 18% GST).
| Council | Covers | Manufacturer | Merchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmexcil | Pharmaceuticals | ~₹10,000/yr | ~₹7,500/yr |
| APEDA | Agri & processed food | ~₹5,000 one-time | ~₹5,000 one-time |
| EEPC | Engineering goods | ~₹6,000/yr | ~₹4,500/yr |
| FIEO | All exporters | ~₹12,000/yr | ~₹9,000/yr |
| Other EPC | Council average | ~₹8,000/yr | ~₹6,000/yr |
Worked example
A pharma manufacturer applying for a 1-year Pharmexcil RCMC. Council fee ₹10,000, plus 18% GST on the council fee — official fees only.
Key terms explained
RCMC
The Registration-cum-Membership Certificate proves you are a registered member of an Export Promotion Council. It is mandatory to claim most benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy and is issued for a financial-year period.
Export Promotion Council
An EPC or commodity board (Pharmexcil, APEDA, EEPC, FIEO and others) promotes exports of a specific product group and issues the RCMC for that sector. You register with the council relevant to your main export product.
DGFT
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade administers India's Foreign Trade Policy. RCMC applications are now filed through the common DGFT digital platform, which routes them to the chosen council for approval.
FTP benefits
The RCMC unlocks Foreign Trade Policy incentives — schemes like RoDTEP/duty drawback, Advance Authorisation, EPCG and council services. It works alongside your IEC, which is the first prerequisite for any export.
Questions people ask
Short answers on RCMC (Export Council) Cost. Tap a question to open it.
01What is an RCMC?
A Registration-cum-Membership Certificate issued by an Export Promotion Council or Commodity Board, confirming that the exporter is registered with the body relevant to their product. Pharmexcil is the council for pharmaceuticals and related products.
02Why do I need an RCMC?
It is required to claim most benefits and authorisations under the Foreign Trade Policy, is asked for by many overseas buyers and tender authorities, and gives access to the council's market development and trade fair support.
03What does an RCMC cost?
A membership fee that varies by council and by the applicant's turnover or category, usually payable for the period of validity, plus GST. Pharmexcil and other councils publish their own fee schedules.
04How long is an RCMC valid?
RCMCs are now issued through the DGFT common digital platform and are typically valid for five years from the financial year of issue, subject to the council's own membership renewal requirements.
05Which council should I register with?
The one covering your main line of export — Pharmexcil for pharmaceuticals, EEPC for engineering goods, APEDA for agricultural and processed food, CHEMEXCIL for chemicals, and so on. An exporter dealing across categories can hold more than one.
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Disclaimer: This tool gives indicative results for general guidance only and is not professional advice. Please verify with a qualified CA before acting on the numbers.