This document provides a master checklist for compliance with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) regulations, covering various aspects of international trade. It is organized into ten sections, starting with fundamental requirements like IEC (Importer Exporter Code), which must be obtained and updated annually, and RCMC (Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate), which requires periodic renewal. The checklist then details compliance for major export promotion schemes, including Advance Authorisation/DFIA and the EPCG (Export Promotion Capital Goods) scheme, outlining steps from application to the fulfillment and closure of export obligations. It also covers the process for claiming incentives under schemes like MEIS/SEIS/RoDTEP, emphasizing the need for eligibility checks and proper documentation. Additionally, the list includes items for managing eBRC (Bank Realization Certificates), handling duty credit scrips, and providing legal and representational support for DGFT notices. The final section addresses general administrative compliances such as monitoring Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) validity and managing portal credentials, ensuring a comprehensive approach to DGFT compliance.
| MASTER COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST FOR DGFT SERVICES | |||||
| 1. IEC (Importer Exporter Code) Related | |||||
| Sr. | Compliance Item | Frequency | Responsible Person | Status | Remarks |
| 1 | Apply for New IEC | One-time | |||
| 2 | Modification/Amendment in IEC (Address, Directors, etc.) | As Required | |||
| 3 | Annual Update/Confirmation of IEC (mandatory even if no change) | Annually (Apr-Jun) | |||
| 4 | Deactivation/Reactivation if inactive IEC | As Applicable | |||
| 2. RCMC (Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate) | |||||
| Sr. | Compliance Item | Frequency | Responsible Person | Status | Remarks |
| 1 | Apply RCMC (based on Export Promotion Council) | One-time | |||
| 2 | Renewal of RCMC | Annually / As Applicable | |||
| 3 | Update changes in IEC in RCMC | As Required | |||
| 3. Advance Authorisation / DFIA Scheme | |||||
| Sr. | Compliance Item | Frequency | Responsible Person | Status | Remarks |
| 1 | Application for Advance License | As Required | |||
| 2 | Monitoring Export Obligation | Ongoing | |||
| 3 | Filing of Closure documents (Export Obligation Discharge Certificate – EODC) | After obligation period | |||
| 4 | Extension of Validity | If required | |||
| 4. EPCG (Export Promotion Capital Goods) Scheme | |||||
| Sr. | Compliance Item | Frequency | Responsible Person | Status | Remarks |
| 1 | Filing of EPCG License Application | As Required | |||
| 2 | Annual Compliance Statement Submission to DGFT | Annually | |||
| 3 | Maintenance of Export Obligation Tracker | Ongoing | |||
| 4 | Filing for Redemption / EODC of EPCG License | After obligation | |||
| 5 | Extension of Export Obligation Period | As Required | |||
| 5. MEIS / SEIS / RoDTEP / RoSCTL Schemes | |||||
| Sr. | Compliance Item | Frequency | Responsible Person | Status | Remarks |
| 1 | Eligibility Check for MEIS/SEIS or RoDTEP | Shipment-based | |||
| 2 | Application Filing under Respective Scheme | Post Export | |||
| 3 | Tracking of Scrip Issuance | Ongoing | |||
| 4 | Maintain documentation for audit | Ongoing | |||
| 6. Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) Compliance & Advisory | |||||
| Sr. | Compliance Item | Frequency | Responsible Person | Status | Remarks |
| 1 | FTP Updates to Clients | Monthly/Quarterly | |||
| 2 | Review of Client FTP Applicability | Half-yearly | |||
| 3 | Advising clients on new DGFT notifications and trade circulars | As Issued | |||
| 7. eBRC (Bank Realization Certificate) & EDI Integration | |||||
| Sr. | Compliance Item | Frequency | Responsible Person | Status | Remarks |
| 1 | Verification of eBRC from Bank | Per Export | |||
| 2 | Reconciliation of eBRC with DGFT Portal | Monthly | |||
| 3 | Rectification of Mismatch (if any) | As Required | |||
| 8. Scrip Utilization and Transfer | |||||
| Sr. | Compliance Item | Frequency | Responsible Person | Status | Remarks |
| 1 | Maintaining record of Duty Credit Scrips | Ongoing | |||
| 2 | Advising on scrip transfer/sale | As Required | |||
| 3 | Monitoring Scrip Expiry | Quarterly | |||
| 9. Legal & Representational Support | |||||
| Sr. | Compliance Item | Frequency | Responsible Person | Status | Remarks |
| 1 | Drafting reply to DGFT Notices | As Required | |||
| 2 | Filing Appeals or Reviews | As Required | |||
| 3 | Advisory on Foreign Trade Policy Interpretation | Ongoing | |||
| 10. Other General Compliance | |||||
| Sr. | Compliance Item | Frequency | Responsible Person | Status | Remarks |
| 1 | Digital Signature Validity Monitoring | Annually | |||
| 2 | DSC Mapping on DGFT Portal | On Renewal | |||
| 3 | Portal User Credentials Management & Tracking | Ongoing | |||
| 4 | Periodic Training for Team on DGFT Updates | Quarterly | |||

