FIEO e-RCMC when FIEO is the right authority
Check council jurisdiction first, then prepare the DGFT e-RCMC for eligible multi-product, unclassified-product and service exporters.
- Professional fee
- Written quote
- Working timeline
- Confirmed after council-jurisdiction and IEC review
- Government charges
- Shown before payment
Built for
Eligible broad-scope exporters
Best when
No dedicated council takes priority
Should you register with
FIEO or another council?
The product or service jurisdiction decides the registering authority before membership fees are paid.
Dedicated product council
Use the relevant council or Commodity Board where DGFT assigns the product to one.
Multi-product exporter
FIEO can fit a broad export mix where no single dedicated authority captures the main line.
Unsettled main line
FIEO can fit exporters whose principal product line is not yet established.
Eligible service exporter
FIEO can fit services not assigned to one of the designated service councils.
FIEO e-RCMC
Right authority before registration.
FIEO is not universal—and RCMC is not IEC.
A dedicated council takes priority where one exists. RCMC generally supports eligible Foreign Trade Policy benefits; it is not the core trade identifier or a guarantee of incentives.
What you receive,
ready to use.
We check the current DGFT product and service jurisdiction before selecting FIEO, then prepare the membership and e-RCMC application against an active IEC.
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FIEO versus product-specific council assessment
Main-line-of-business and exporter-category mapping
IEC and DGFT profile readiness review
FIEO membership and e-RCMC filing support
Certificate, amendment and renewal calendar
What must be
in place.
An active IEC with an updated DGFT profile.
A product not covered by a dedicated council, a multi-product or unsettled main line, or an eligible service activity without a designated council.
DSC or Aadhaar e-Sign linked for DGFT authentication.
Business constitution, bank and tax records matching the IEC profile.
A clear declaration of the main export product or service line.
An active IEC, updated DGFT profile and linked digital authentication are required before the common e-RCMC filing.
Choose the authority before the application
DGFT's current jurisdiction list controls the correct RCMC route.
| Decision | Dedicated council | FIEO | Supplementary FIEO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Product assigned to an EPC or Board | Multi-product, unclassified or eligible service exporter | Exporter already registered with another council |
| Role | Primary RCMC authority | Primary RCMC authority where eligible | Optional access to FIEO services |
| Fees | Council schedule | FIEO category subscription | Separate membership subscription |
From council check to
digital e-RCMC.
The correct registering authority is selected before the exporter category and evidence are prepared.
Council jurisdiction check
Step 1
We handle
Compare the product or service with DGFT's current Registering Authority list.
You provide
Share exact products, services, HS context and present or planned export mix.
IEC and profile review
Step 2
We handle
Check entity, address, bank, branch and signatory consistency.
You provide
Complete any required IEC update before the RCMC filing.
Category and documents
Step 3
We handle
Select the FIEO membership category and prepare the evidence and declarations.
You provide
Approve the main line of business and provide entity authorisation.
e-RCMC submission
Authority controlled
We handle
Prepare the DGFT filing with FIEO as registering authority and track review.
You provide
Authenticate and pay the current FIEO subscription and applicable charges.
Certificate calendar
After issue
We handle
Check certificate scope and map amendment and renewal dates.
You provide
Keep IEC active and renew membership or RCMC as applicable.
A checklist without
the back-and-forth.
We ask only for records or data relevant to your application, review, or audit scope.
- Active IEC and updated DGFT profile
- PAN, GST and business constitution record
- Authorised-signatory identity and authority
- DSC or Aadhaar e-Sign access
Before you begin
Use clear PDF, JPG, or PNG files.
Keep address records recent and readable.
Transparent fees,
before you commit.
Each registration carries its own government fee, and some are state-specific. We quote the exact combination for your business before any work begins.
Your written quote covers
- — Council jurisdiction check
- — IEC and profile review
- — Category and documents
- — e-RCMC submission
- — Certificate calendar
Not included automatically
- — FIEO's current membership subscription and GST
- — IEC application, annual update or reactivation
- — Fees of an additional product-specific council
- — Product licences, testing, customs and shipment costs
Costs that can repeat
- — FIEO membership subscription according to the current category and schedule
- — IEC annual confirmation
- — RCMC amendment when material particulars or main line changes
- — e-RCMC renewal before the certificate's five-financial-year period ends
Five financial years,
with an active profile.
Maintain the IEC, membership and certificate particulars, and amend material changes through DGFT.
IEC confirmation
DGFT's annual window
The underlying IEC and DGFT profile must remain active and current.
Membership subscription
Per FIEO's current cycle
The subscription is separate from the certificate period and varies by category.
RCMC amendment
When particulars change
Update material entity, address, product or service details through the e-RCMC module.
e-RCMC renewal
Before certificate expiry
RCMC is issued for five financial years; rely on the dates printed on the digital certificate.
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