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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

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