AEPC

AEPC “Apparel Export Promotion Council” is a government body established to promote Indian domestic market as well as in foreign market.

An exporter of textiles must have AEPC e-RCMC to get the benefits of schemes under foreign trade policy. Such as access to market development assistance grants & schemes. Under AEPC, exporters can either be member exporters or apply as registered exporters of the council.

Objectives of AEPC

The AEPC has several goals, and it is easy to deduce what those goals will mean for the members.

Eligibility for AEPC certification

Exporters who want to export garments can register as

For Registered exporter

Exporters who want to export garments can register as

The applicant must be a registered firm under the companies act.

Applicants must have an Importer-exporter certificate issued by DGFT and also required a Digital signature certificate DSC.

An applicant must be an undischarged insolvent,” which means they should be legally free from any kind of loan.”

For member exporter

The export performance of the exporter of at least up to 1 crore rupees for the last 3 consecutive financial years

These are the list of some obligatory documents that are required to be attested in order to apply for AEPC registration cum membership certificate.

  1. Copy of the import-export code
  2. Self-attested copy of SSI/ MSME in case Manufacturer exporter
  3. Undertaking on non-judicial stamp paper duly notarized
  4. Self-attested copy of the Memorandum & Articles of Association in case of a company
  5. Certificate of incorporation /Partnership deed of the firm or company
  6. Certificate or Letter of Intent, Industrial License & acknowledgement issued by the concerned Authority duly self-attested

Along with the documents mentioned above for registering exporters, the following documents are required to become an AEPC member.

Registration cum Membership Certificate of Registered Exporter

The export turnover during the previous 3Financial years was duly certified by a Chartered Accountant or a Banker.

The entrance fees for new AEPC registration is Rs. 1000, including (GST at 18%)

The annual subscription cost is Rs. 10500 plus including (GST at 18%)

Renewal of AEPC certification

The registered members and exporters are required to renew their AEPC e-RCMC every year. The renewal cost for members and exporters are the same as the subscription.

If the applicant fails to renew their e-RCMC certificate, their registration will be cancelled immediately.

Particulars Renewal validity
Validity of AEPC e-RCMC 1 year
Note: AEPC

 

Benefits of AEPC certification

1

GST facilitation:

AEPC is facilitating GST-related issues of the exporters.

2

Trade facilitation:

 To help exporters in addressing their problems, AEPC actively pursues exporters complaints that are brought up with customs, Ice gate, DGFT, ECGC, and other organizations involved in exports and imports.

3

Advisory for labour law:

The Legal Advisor will also help registered exporters by giving them legal opinions and day-to-day advice & clarifications on all applicable labour and employment laws when needed.

4

Market access initiative:

Apparel exporters exhibit their best items at domestic & international exhibitions. This also helps identify international partners for up-scaling and technological up-gradation and provides textile and apparel industry market intelligence.

5

Access to seminars & workshops:

AEPC is responsible for organizing workshops, seminars, and Registered members can benefit from such events to expand their knowledge and network about the industry.

6

Access Skill assessment cell:

The Skill Assessment Cell (SAC) was set up with the main goal of driving skill assessment initiatives in the Apparel/Garment, Khadi, and Carpet sectors to create jobs, grow the economy, and improve society. The cell helps boost morale, improve the candidates’ social standing, and turn the workforce into a certified skill pool.