EEPC Registration: Engineering Export Promotion Council Membership
EEPC registration is membership of the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India, which issues the RCMC for engineering goods exporters. You need an IEC first, then you apply on the DGFT portal and pay a fee based on your exports. We prepare and file the application and handle renewals.
What it is
EEPC India is the export promotion council for engineering goods such as industrial machinery, auto components, electrical equipment, and steel and metal products. Its head office is in Kolkata. Membership gets you an RCMC.
Para 2.57(a) of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 asks for an RCMC when you seek an export authorisation or a benefit under the policy. The EEPC fee is paid through the DGFT common digital portal, so your IEC login is where you start. Our page on RCMC registration explains how the councils fit together.
Who it applies to
Engineering manufacturers
Think of a Faridabad unit making pumps, valves or auto parts, with a first order from abroad. Once it exports under its own IEC, it can join as a member.
Merchant and trading exporters
A Gurugram trader who sources fasteners from several factories and exports them can also join, on the merchant side.
Companies that want policy benefits
If you plan to apply for Advance Authorisation or EPCG, the authorising office asks for a current RCMC. Here is the catch: an expired one stops the file.
Why it matters
RCMC for DGFT work
DGFT looks for it when you apply for an authorisation or a benefit under the Foreign Trade Policy.
Small entry cost
New members pay a one-time entrance fee of ₹2,000, plus an annual subscription set by export value.
Automatic upgrade
An associate member moves to ordinary status after one year, unless they choose to stay associate.
Documents required
For the application
- Chartered Accountant certificate of export performance
- GST registration certificate
- Active IEC with updated profile on DGFT
To prove the enterprise
- Udyam or MSME registration for MSMEs
- SIA or IEM acknowledgement for large enterprises
For signing and payment
- DSC or Aadhaar e-sign on the DGFT portal
- Online payment through the DGFT portal
- Authorisation letter if we file for you
How it works
Decide associate or ordinary
We confirm your IEC and decide if you join as associate or ordinary member based on export history.
Line up the CA certificate
We brief your CA on the export figures needed and check the numbers against shipping bills.
File on the DGFT portal
We fill the application, attach documents, sign with your DSC or Aadhaar e-sign, and pay the fee online.
Answer queries, then renew yearly
We answer council queries, share the RCMC, and diarise 31 March so renewal is never missed.
EEPC membership categories and fees
The council’s 2026-27 schedule has these headline numbers. GST at 18% is added on every subscription and admission fee.
| Item | Fee before GST |
|---|---|
| Entrance fee, new or revived member (one time) | ₹2,000 |
| Annual subscription, exports up to ₹30 lakh | ₹6,500 |
| Annual subscription, exports above ₹500 crore | ₹75,000 |
| Institutions and trade associations | ₹12,000 |
| Affiliate members | ₹6,500 |
Worked example: a new exporter with exports up to ₹30 lakh pays ₹2,000 plus ₹6,500, which is ₹8,500. GST of ₹1,530 takes the first-year total to ₹10,030. Slabs between these two ends depend on the previous year’s exports.
The CA certificate carries the export figures that decide your slab, so the numbers should match your shipping bills and returns. A mismatch is the likeliest reason a council asks for clarification. A clean certificate saves days.
To become an ordinary member, you need one year as an associate and average exports over the three preceding financial years of at least ₹30 lakh for an MSME, or ₹50 lakh for others.
Timelines
Associate membership
An eligible firm can join as an associate member on receiving its IEC.
After one year
Associate members are upgraded to ordinary status after one year, unless they opt to remain associate.
Validity
Membership expires on 31 March every year, and the subscription is charged once per financial year.
What happens if you miss renewal
RCMC lapses
In practice, once membership expires on 31 March without renewal, your RCMC is no longer current for DGFT benefit applications.
Benefit applications stall
An authorisation or scheme application that needs a valid RCMC can be rejected or delayed.
Ordinary status at risk
Ordinary membership depends on one year as an associate and on export history. A break in membership can complicate that route. Renew on time and keep the CA certificates from each year in one folder.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get EEPC registration?
First hold an active IEC. Then register on the DGFT common digital portal, file the EEPC membership application with the CA export certificate, GST certificate and enterprise proof, sign with a DSC or Aadhaar e-sign, and pay online. We prepare and submit the file and answer the council’s queries.
What is the EEPC membership fee?
New members pay a one-time entrance fee of ₹2,000 plus an annual subscription that starts at ₹6,500 for exports up to ₹30 lakh and rises to ₹75,000 above ₹500 crore. GST at 18% is extra. For a small exporter the first-year total comes to ₹10,030.
Which documents does EEPC need?
The council asks for a CA certificate of export performance, a GST registration certificate, and enterprise proof: Udyam or MSME registration for MSMEs, or SIA or IEM for large units. Payment goes through DGFT, so a working IEC login is needed. We check each document before filing.
What is the difference between associate and ordinary membership?
A firm can join as an associate once it has an IEC. After one year it is upgraded to ordinary membership, unless it chooses to stay associate. Ordinary status also needs average exports of ₹30 lakh (MSME) or ₹50 lakh (others) over three years. We confirm where you stand.
How long is EEPC membership valid?
Membership expires on 31 March each year, and the subscription is charged once per financial year. Renewing before that date keeps the RCMC current. Joining in the middle of a year does not change the 31 March expiry. We note the date and renew for you.
Do I need EEPC registration for Advance Authorisation or EPCG?
Para 2.57(a) of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 requires an RCMC for authorisations and benefits under the policy. If your main product is engineering goods, the RCMC comes from EEPC. Our import export registration service covers the IEC you need first.
Can a merchant exporter join EEPC?
Yes, if the goods fall in the engineering line and you export under your own IEC. Merchant exporters apply like manufacturers but without a factory licence, so enterprise proof differs. Tell us what you export and we confirm the right council before you pay a fee.
Is GST registration compulsory for EEPC membership?
Yes, the council asks for a GST registration certificate along with the application. If your GST is pending, finish that first. Our GST registration team can help, and the membership file follows once the certificate is in hand.
What it costs
Our fee plus the government fee that applies to your case, quoted before you commit. Tell us the situation and we will price it exactly.
Council fees depend on your previous year’s exports and are shown in the table above, with 18% GST on top.
Ready to begin?
Tell us what you export and your last year’s figures, and we will confirm the EEPC category, the fee and the file we need.