What is CAPExIL and what does it do?

CAPExIL (Chemicals and Allied Products Export Promotion Council of India) is a Section 8 non-profit export-promotion council established by the Ministry of Commerce in 1958. It issues RCMC to exporters of 16 product panels (chemicals, glass, granite, minerals, books, jute, etc.) and helps them claim export incentives under FTP 2023.

Is CAPExIL RCMC mandatory for chemical exporters?

Yes - to claim any export incentive (RoDTP, Advance Authorisation, EPCG, MAI) under FTP 2023, the exporter must hold a valid RCMC from CAPExIL (or the relevant EPC for the product). Without RCMC, no incentive is disbursed.

How long is the RCMC valid?

RCMC is valid for 5 years or up to the validity of the Foreign Trade Policy - whichever is earlier. Current FTP 2023 is valid till 31 March 2028. Renewal application must be filed before 31 March every year (annual subscription).

Can an exporter hold multiple RCMCs?

No - only one RCMC is allowed per exporter (per IEC). For multi-product exporters (e.g. exporting both chemicals and engineering goods) - the primary RCMC is from the EPC of the principal product; a supplementary RCMC from the other EPC may be obtained. Both must be quoted on shipping bills.

What is the difference between CAPExIL and APEDA?

CAPExIL covers chemicals, glass, minerals, granite, books, jute, forest products - non-agricultural primary and industrial products. APEDA covers agricultural and processed food products (fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, dairy, cereals). Exporters must register with the EPC matching their product.

What is the fee for CAPExIL membership?

Annual membership fee varies - Proprietary / Partnership firm ₹5,000 + GST; Pvt Ltd / Public Ltd / LLP ₹10,000 + GST; MSME gets 50% concession. One-time admission fee ₹1,000. All figures are 2024-25; verify current rate at https://www.capexil.org.

Can a service exporter register with CAPExIL?

No - CAPExIL is for goods exporters. Service exporters register with FIEO (Federation of Indian Export Organisations) or the relevant sector-specific council (e.g. NASSCOM for IT services).

What happens if I claim export incentive without RCMC?

Wrongful claim is an offence under Section 11(2) of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act 1992 - penalty up to 5 times the value of the goods / wrongful claim, and your IEC can be suspended or cancelled under Section 11(1).

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Statutory basis: Applicable Central and State regulatory frameworks in India.

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Total starting from

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Professional + estimated government fee

Professional fee₹1,499 starts with

Government fee (est.)₹5,000

Turnaround7-14 Working Days

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Total starting from

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7-14 Working Days

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Tracked client portal

Real-time status, end-to-end

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Flat-fee pricing

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About this service

Capexil Certificate provides statutory compliance and legal protection under the governing regulatory frameworks in India. Our specialist CA/CS team handles document drafting, eligibility verification, and direct authority filings from initiation to final certification.

Eligibility & thresholds

Minimum

Valid identity & address proof of applicant
Active PAN & registered business premises
Authorized representative authorization

Maximum

Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
No pending statutory disqualifications
Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions

Statutory floor

Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval

What's included

Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.

Documentation Review & Drafting

Our legal experts review applicant credentials, draft statutory forms, and prepare required declarations.

Official Portal Filing

Direct electronic submission on the competent regulatory portal with statutory receipt generation.

Application Tracking & Liaison

End-to-end monitoring of department scrutiny, status updates, and milestone alerts.

Specialist CA/CS Scrutiny

Every application is thoroughly audited by qualified corporate compliance professionals before filing.

Clarification & Query Handling

Prompt preparation and submission of replies to department queries or clarification requests.

Final Registration & Certificate Delivery

Official digital certificate issuance with post-approval compliance guidance.

Government Fee Breakdown

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.

Fee Component	Amount (₹)	Basis / Authority
Capexil Certificate Statutory Fee	₹5,000	Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority
Total Government Fee	₹5,000	(for default assumptions stated below)

Fee Component

Capexil Certificate Statutory Fee

Amount (₹)

₹5,000

Basis / Authority

Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority

Total Government Fee

₹5,000

(for default assumptions stated below)

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.

Required documents

Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.

1
IEC (Import Export Code from DGFT) - mandatory prerequisite;
IEC (Import Export Code from DGFT) - mandatory prerequisite;
2
GSTIN and PAN of the entity;
GSTIN and PAN of the entity;
3
Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed / LLP Agreement / Proprietor's Aadhaar;
Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed / LLP Agreement / Proprietor's Aadhaar;
4
Cancelled cheque / bank certificate - bank account proof;
Cancelled cheque / bank certificate - bank account proof;
5
List of products to be exported (under CAPExIL's product panels);
List of products to be exported (under CAPExIL's product panels);
6
Export performance proof - shipping bills (for "Export House" status);
Export performance proof - shipping bills (for "Export House" status);
7
Annual membership fee payment receipt - Demand Draft / online payment;
Annual membership fee payment receipt - Demand Draft / online payment;
8
Authorised signatory details + board resolution;
Authorised signatory details + board resolution;
9
RCMC from any other EPC (declaration - if applicable);
RCMC from any other EPC (declaration - if applicable);
10
Self-certified copy of factory licence / MSME Udyam (for manufacturer-exporters).
Self-certified copy of factory licence / MSME Udyam (for manufacturer-exporters).

How it works

Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.

1
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 1: Obtain IEC from DGFT (https
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I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 2: Register on CAPExIL portal
3
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 3: Fill online Membership Application Form
4
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 4: Upload mandatory documents
5
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 5: Pay membership fee online
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I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 6: CAPExIL scrutiny
7
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 7: On approval
8
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 8: RCMC number quoted on shipping bills for export incentive claims.
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I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 9: Annual renewal
10
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 10: Update CAPExIL on any change in product panel / bank account / authorised sig...

Post-registration compliance

What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.

Filing	Form	Deadline
Timely Statutory Renewal Penalty: Non-renewal leads to cancellation or statutory fines.	`Periodic`	Mandatory periodic renewal per regulator guidelines.

Filing

Timely Statutory Renewal

Penalty: Non-renewal leads to cancellation or statutory fines.

Form

Periodic

Deadline

Mandatory periodic renewal per regulator guidelines.

Penalties for non-compliance

Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.

Non-compliance	Provision	Penalty
Timely Statutory Renewal	Periodic	Non-renewal leads to cancellation or statutory fines.

Non-compliance

Timely Statutory Renewal

Provision

Periodic

Penalty

Non-renewal leads to cancellation or statutory fines.

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.

1
Mismatched applicant legal name or identity details across KYC proofs
Why: Government verification APIs cross-check with UIDAI and MCA databases and automatically flag discrepancies in spelling or dates.
Fix: Our specialists pre-validate your documents against official government databases before portal filing.
2
Submitting outdated utility bills or non-notarized commercial leases
Why: Premises proofs older than 60 days or defective landlord NOCs trigger statutory scrutiny queries and multi-week processing delays.
Fix: We verify recent billing dates and provide pre-formatted, legally vetted landlord NOC and lease formats.
3
Selecting incorrect classification, turnover slab, or statutory activity code
Why: Applications filed under inappropriate classifications attract show-cause notices and potential rejection without statutory fee refund.
Fix: We conduct a statutory scope assessment to align your application with the exact regulatory requirements.

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