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SEPC License (RCMC)

Take your services business global, with export recognition.

An SEPC License — formally a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) issued by the Services Export Promotion Council — is the official recognition that identifies your business as a registered service exporter under India's Foreign Trade Policy. It covers IT & ITeS, consulting, healthcare, education, legal, financial, engineering, and a wide range of other service categories.

Holding a valid RCMC is what lets you claim export incentives, get listed for government trade delegations and buyer-seller meets, and present verifiable export-recognition status to overseas clients and banks. Without it, service exporters risk missing scheme benefits entirely — which is why most firms bring in a registration specialist rather than navigating DGFT and SEPC formalities alone.

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Registration-cum-Membership Certificate Issued under the Foreign Trade Policy
SectorServices Export
RegionIndia
Validity5 Years, Renewable
Filed ByHisho & Kanri
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Sectors

Which service sector does your export fall under?

SEPC membership is organised by sector panels, and your RCMC is issued against the panel that matches your core export activity. Here's the lineup we register businesses under.

IT & ITeS

Software development, BPO, KPO, and IT-enabled services exported to overseas clients — the largest and most active panel under SEPC.

Most Requested

Healthcare & Medical Services

Telemedicine, medical tourism facilitation, and healthcare consultancy delivered to international patients or institutions.

Education & Training Services

Online education, corporate training, and skill-development programmes delivered to learners outside India.

Management & Business Consulting

Strategy, HR, and operations consulting exported to foreign businesses and institutions.

Financial & Accounting Services

Accounting, taxation, audit support, and financial analysis provided to overseas clients and back-offices.

Engineering & Architecture Services

Design, drafting, structural engineering, and project consultancy exported to international clients.

Legal Process Outsourcing

Legal research, documentation, and process-support services delivered to foreign law firms and corporates.

Audio-Visual & Media Services

Animation, post-production, content localisation, and media services exported to global studios and platforms.

The Process

From application to RCMC, in eight steps

Here's exactly what happens between deciding to register and holding a valid SEPC Registration-cum-Membership Certificate in hand.

Sector & Eligibility Check

We confirm your service category against the SEPC panel list and verify your export activity qualifies for RCMC registration.

Document Collection

IEC, PAN, GST, business registration, and proof of service export are gathered and verified before filing.

Application Drafting

Your RCMC application is prepared on the SEPC's prescribed format and cross-checked against your sector's specific declarations.

Online Filing with SEPC

The completed application, supporting documents, and membership fee are submitted through the SEPC's online registration portal.

Scrutiny & Queries

SEPC reviews the filing; we track and respond to any clarification or additional-document requests on your behalf.

Fee Confirmation

Registration and annual membership fees are confirmed and paid as per the applicable turnover-based fee slab.

RCMC Issuance

Once approved, SEPC issues your Registration-cum-Membership Certificate — the legal proof of your recognised export status.

Renewal Tracking

We log your certificate's validity and reach out ahead of the renewal window so your export recognition never lapses.

Eligibility

Who can apply for an SEPC License?

Requirements vary slightly by service sector, but most RCMC applications share the same baseline criteria set by the Foreign Trade Policy.

Valid Import Export Code

An active IEC issued by DGFT is the foundational requirement before an RCMC application can be filed.

Registered Business Entity

A proprietorship, partnership, LLP, or company already registered, with PAN and GST in place.

Demonstrable Service Export

Evidence of services rendered to and paid for by clients located outside India, such as invoices and remittance proof.

Sector Falls Under SEPC Panels

Your core service activity must fall within one of the recognised sector panels the council covers.

No Prior Blacklisting

Applicants must not be under a DGFT denial list or have had export recognition revoked for unresolved violations.

Compliance with FTP Guidelines

The proposed export activity must align with the current Foreign Trade Policy and applicable RBI/FEMA norms.

Paperwork

Documents you'll need to keep handy

Gathering these upfront is the single biggest thing you can do to speed up your SEPC RCMC application.

Import Export Code

IEC certificate issued by DGFT

PAN Card

Of the business and proprietor/partners

GST Registration

Certificate for the applicant entity

Business Registration Proof

Incorporation certificate, partnership deed, or firm registration

Export Realisation Proof

FIRC or bank certificate confirming foreign remittance

Export Invoices

Sample invoices raised on overseas clients

Registered Address Proof

Office lease, utility bill, or title deed

Bank Account Details

Cancelled cheque or bank statement

Why It's Worth It

What an SEPC License actually buys you

Beyond the formal recognition, RCMC membership changes what your services business can access, and how credible it looks to overseas partners.

Export Recognition

Formal status as a registered service exporter under FTP

Scheme & Incentive Access

Eligibility for applicable export promotion benefits

Trade Delegation Access

Priority listing for government trade missions and roadshows

Buyer-Seller Meet Invites

Access to SEPC-facilitated international networking events

Market Intelligence

Sector reports and overseas market insights from the council

Banking & Credibility Support

RCMC status strengthens documentation for trade finance

Advocacy Representation

Sector-level representation on policy and regulatory matters

Easier Multi-Sector Expansion

Simpler to extend registration as you diversify service lines

After Registration

Staying compliant, year after year

RCMC issuance is the start, not the finish — here's what keeps your SEPC License valid and your export status in good standing afterward.

Timely Renewal

RCMC is typically valid for a fixed term and must be renewed before expiry to keep export recognition active.

Annual Membership Fee

Membership dues payable to SEPC as per the applicable turnover-based fee slab each year.

GST & Tax Filings

Regular GST returns and income tax filings maintained alongside your export documentation.

Export Data Reporting

Periodic self-certification of service export turnover and realisation, kept consistent with FIRC records.

FTP & FEMA Adherence

Ongoing compliance with Foreign Trade Policy conditions and applicable FEMA remittance regulations.

Record-Keeping

Export invoices, contracts, and bank realisation records maintained and audit-ready for DGFT or SEPC review.

Why Hisho & Kanri

Registration handled by people who know services trade

We've filed enough SEPC RCMC applications across IT, consulting, healthcare, and education panels to know exactly where applications usually stall — and how to avoid it.

Sector-Specific Expertise

Consultants who understand FTP, DGFT, and SEPC formalities, not generic paperwork.

Fast Processing

Applications reviewed and filed without unnecessary back-and-forth delays.

Transparent Pricing

Clear packages with no hidden fee surprises on membership or filing charges.

Full Visibility

You see every filing and status update, not just a final certificate.

Dedicated Support

One point of contact from your first call through certification and renewal.

Secure Documentation

Your business and export documents handled under strict confidentiality.

FAQ

Common questions about SEPC License (RCMC)

Can't find your question here? Use the form alongside this page and we'll answer it directly.

It's a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) issued by the Services Export Promotion Council, recognising a business as a registered service exporter under India's Foreign Trade Policy.

It depends on your core service export activity — IT, consulting, healthcare, education, and more — and our experts assess this with you before filing.

Yes, a valid Import Export Code from DGFT is a prerequisite for any SEPC registration application.

Most straightforward applications are processed within one to two weeks once all documents and fees are in order, though timelines can vary by sector.

IEC, PAN, GST registration, business registration proof, and export realisation evidence are the core set — see the Documents section above for the full list.

RCMC is typically issued for a fixed validity period and must be renewed before expiry — we track this for you and flag the renewal window early.

In most cases yes, since RCMC applications require a valid GST number for the applicant entity — we can confirm your specific case.

Yes, newer exporters can apply once they have at least some verifiable export transactions and remittance proof to support the application.

You can still export, but you lose out on applicable scheme benefits, trade delegation access, and the formal recognition RCMC provides.

Because we handle SEPC filings across every sector panel, keep you informed at every stage, and stay on for renewals long after certification is done.