Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Certification

Exporters who want to export garments can register as

1. Registered exporter
2. Member exporter

For Registered exporter

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

For member exporter

Along with the eligibility criteria of Registered Exporter, the applicant must also fulfill the following criteria:

• 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 certifcate.

1. Copy of the import-export code
2. Self-attested copy of SSI 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

Documents to become an AEPC Member exporter

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 3 Financial 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%)

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, Icegate, DGFT, ECGC, and other organizations involved in exports and imports.
3. Advisory for labor law: The Legal Advisor will also help registered exporters by giving them legal opinions and day-to-day advice & clarifications on all applicable labor 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 upgradation and provides textile and apparel industry market intelligence.
5. Access to seminars & workshops: AEPC is responsible for organizing workshops, seminars, and webinars relevant to the garment sector. 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.