SEPC RCMC Details
Overview
The Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) is an apex trade body established by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India under the Foreign Trade Policy 2004–09 to promote and support the export of services from India.
SEPC acts as a bridge between the Indian service industry and the government, playing a key role in policy advocacy, export promotion, and global representation across sectors such as legal, accounting, education, healthcare, IT & ITES, tourism & hospitality, logistics, media & entertainment, environmental services, and consultancy.
SEPC issues the Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) to service exporters, which is a mandatory requirement to claim benefits under schemes like the Services Exports from India Scheme (SEIS).
The Council facilitates Indian service providers in expanding their global reach by organizing international exhibitions, buyer–seller meets, trade delegations, seminars, and capacity-building programs, and provides documentation support, market intelligence, and research to ease compliance.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicable For
- Indian legal entities (companies, proprietorships, partnership firms)
- Valid Import–Export Code (IEC) issued by DGFT
- Minimum export turnover in services of USD 15,000 in the preceding financial year (companies/partnerships) or USD 10,000 (proprietorships)
- Export activity must fall within the same financial year as the participation year
Documents Required
IEC Certificate
Registered office address proof
Audited export turnover certificate from auditor
Board resolution signed by authorised signatory
Name and designation of proprietor/partner
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Memorandum & Articles of Association (for companies)
Passport-size photograph(s) of authorised person
Certificate of Incorporation (for companies)
Cancelled cheque by authorised signatory
Business Registration Certificate (for proprietorship/partnership)
Self-attested address proof (Aadhar Card/Voter ID) of authorised person
CA-certified annual turnover and foreign exchange earnings details (last three financial years)
Udyam Registration Certificate (if registered under MSME scheme)
Startup Registration Certificate (if registered under Startup India scheme)
Rent agreement proof (for registered office)
GST Registration Certificate
Ownership proof of registered office (notarized/NOC)