GENERAL16 Sept 2026
Government removes registration requirement for small exporters in bid to reduce compliance burden
The Government has exempted small exporters from getting an RCMC (Registration-cum-Membership Certificate) or Certificate of Registration for export consignments up to ₹3 lakh. This helps new and small exporters, especially those using post and courier. Earlier, they had to find the right export promotion council and finish registration first. If you export above ₹3 lakh, you can still join the relevant council for support.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced a de minimis exemption from the Registration-cum-Membership Certificate or Certificate of Registration for small-value export consignments up to ₹3 lakh.
- The move aims to reduce the compliance burden for new and small exporters and to help exports through postal, courier and other emerging channels.
- Consignments up to $3,000 account for 43% of shipping bills but only 0.86% of India's total merchandise export value.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you ship low-value goods, check whether your consignment value stays within ₹3 lakh before assuming the exemption applies to you. If you cross that limit, consider registering with the relevant export promotion council or commodity board, and confirm your position with your consultant.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
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