Date: 2021-11-30Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Electronic filing of Registration Cum Membership Certificate
(RCMC)/ Registration Certificate (RC) through the common digital
platform w.e.f. 06.12.2021
Executive Summary:
Trade Notice No. 9, issued on November 30, 2021, announces a new online platform for issuing Registration Cum Membership Certificates (RCMC) and Registration Certificates (RC), accessible at https://dgft.gov.in, effective December 6, 2021. While use of the platform is not immediately mandatory, it offers a single window for RCMC/RC applications (fresh, amendment, renewal). The existing application procedure will run in parallel during a transition period, with issuing agencies able to use their systems until February 28, 2022, or further notice.
Key Points / Main Content:
Online Platform for RCMC/RC:
* A new common digital platform is available at https://dgft.gov.in for RCMC/RC issuance.
* The platform provides a single point of access for exporters/importers and issuing agencies.
* It supports applications for fresh, amended, and renewed RCMCs/RCs.
Transition Period:
* Using the online platform is not immediately mandatory.
* The existing application procedure remains in operation in parallel.
* Issuing agencies can continue using their own systems until February 28, 2022, or further orders.
Authenticity and Verification:
* The authenticity of online-issued RCMCs/RCs can be verified through the exporter's profile on https://dgft.gov.in.
* Details of RCMCs/RCs issued via the DGFT portal will be instantly reflected in the exporter's profile.
Requirements for Electronic Submission:
* Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or Aadhar is required for electronic submission of applications.
* The DSC should be the same as used in other DGFT applications.
* No separate registration is required for already registered exporters/importers.
Support and Guidance:
* Help Manuals and FAQs are available via the "Learn Application Help FAQs" link.
* Assistance is available through the DGFT Helpdesk via service request tickets, toll-free numbers, or email at dgftedi@gov.in.
Impact Analysis:
Indian Exporters:
* Impact: Must be aware of the new online platform and the option to use it for RCMC/RC applications. They can verify the authenticity of online-issued certificates via their DGFT profile.
* Action Required: Obtain a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or Aadhar if they plan to use the online platform. Familiarize themselves with the platform and available help resources.
Issuing Agencies:
* Impact: Need to adapt to the new online platform for RCMC/RC issuance. They have a transition period where they can continue using their existing systems.
* Action Required: Prepare to transition to the new online platform. They can continue using their systems up to February 28, 2022, or until further notice.
DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade):
* Impact: Responsible for maintaining and supporting the new online platform.
* Action Required: Ensure the platform is functional, provide adequate support resources, and monitor the transition process.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: An organization under the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, responsible for implementing foreign trade policy.
Registration Cum Membership Certificate RCMC: A certificate required for exporters/importers to avail benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy. It confirms membership with an Export Promotion Council/Commodity Board/Export Development Authority.
Registration Certificate RC: A certificate issued by designated issuing agencies to exporters/importers.
Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi: The location of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in New Delhi, Delhi.
Department of Commerce: A department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for formulating and implementing policies related to foreign trade and commerce.
DGFT Portal: Online portal of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. URL: https:dgft.gov.in.
Digital Signature Certificate DSC: Required for electronic submission of applications on the DGFT portal.
File No. 01/02/68/AM-21/EG&TF
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Dated: 30.11.2021
Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi
Trade Notice No.)9/ 2021-2022
To,
All Exporters/Members of Trade
All Designated Issuing Agencies
Subject: Electronic filing of Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC)/ Registration
Certificate (RC) through the Common Digital Platform w.e.f. 06th December 2021
A new online common digital platform for issuance of Registration Cum Membership Certificate
(RCMC)/ Registration Certificate (RC) has been developed which would be single point of access for all
exporters/importers and Issuing agencies. The given platform shall be available at the following
URL: https://dgft.gov.in.
2. The objective of the platform isto provide an electronic, contact-less single window for the
RCMC/RC related processes including Application for Fresh/ Amendment/ Renewal of RCMC/
RC. Applications for RCMC/ RC may be submitted through the common platform w.e.f. 06th
December 2021. Submitting applications on this online platform shall not be mandatory for the exporters
in the immediate and there shall be a transition period for issuing agencies as well as Exporters to on-
board this common digital platform. The existing procedure of submitting applications directly to the
designated issuing agency shall also be in operation in parallel during this transition period. Submission
cine issuance of RCMC/ RC by the issuing agencies through their system may continue up to
28" February 2022 or until further orders.
3. The authenticity of the online issued shall be verifiable by login to exporter profile on https://dgft.gov.in.
The details for RCMC/ RC issued using the DGFT portal will be reflected instantly in the profile of the
exporter.
4. The concerned Indian Exporters may please take note of the following points with regard to the
process being notified herewith:
a. Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)/ Aadhar would be required for the purpose of electronic
submission of applications. The digital signature would be the same as used in other DGFT
applications;
b. No separate registration is required for availing the RCMC/ RC service from the DGFT Portal.
Already registered exporters/importers can avail the service using the same login credentials.
5. For further guidance on registration and application submission process, the Help Manual & FAQs may
be accessed via clicking on Learn >> Application Help & FAQs.
6. For any further assistance you may utilize any of the following channels —
e Raise a service request ticket through the DGFT Helpdesk service
e Call the toll-free DGFT Helpdesk numbers
e Send an email to DGFT Helpdesk at dgftedi@gov.in
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