PHARMEXCIL Registration - Process, Fees & Documents

PHARMEXCIL RCMC registration require two types of documents: standard documents required for every DGFT filing, and PHARMEXCIL-specific documents tied to the council's mandate over pharmaceutical exports. Below is a clean breakdown of each.

1. Common Documents

These are the standard documents required for any RCMC application on the DGFT portal:

• Import Export Code (IEC) issued by DGFT
• Permanent Account Number (PAN) of the firm
• GST Registration Certificate of the registered office and branches
• Certificate of Incorporation, Partnership Deed, or LLP Agreement depending on entity type
• Memorandum and Articles of Association (MoA and AoA) for companies
• List of Directors, Partners, or Proprietors with their PAN and DIN, where applicable
• Board Resolution or Authorisation Letter for the authorised signatory
• Aadhaar of the authorised signatory
• Cancelled cheque or Bank Performance Letter for bank verification
• Proof of office address, such as a recent electricity bill or rental agreement
• Self-Declaration or Undertaking in the prescribed format
• Last RCMC Certificate (only for renewal applications)
• Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or Aadhaar e-Sign linked to the DGFT account for final submission

2. PHARMEXCIL-Specific Documents

In addition to the common set, PHARMEXCIL requires the following documents based on the exporter category, since the Council is the sole authority to issue RCMC to pharma exporters under DGFT Public Notice No. 61/2004-09 dated 16 March 2005:

• Drug Licence (mandatory for both Large Scale and Small Scale Manufacturer Exporters)
• Industrial Licence Certificate issued by the Secretariat for Industrial Assistance (SIA), mandatory for Large Scale Manufacturers
• SSI Permanent Registration Certificate issued by the Director of Industries, mandatory for Small Scale Manufacturers
• Brief Profile of the Company along with Product Brochure, covering all pharmaceutical products being exported
• List of Pharmaceutical Products with HS Codes, covering bulk drugs, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), formulations, biotech products, vaccines, AYUSH and Indian Systems of Medicine (Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy), herbal products, diagnostics and reagents, surgical instruments, medical devices, clinical research services, and contract manufacturing services
• WHO-GMP, US FDA Registration, EU GMP, or COPP Certifications, where applicable for international buyer compliance
• Star Export House Certificate issued by DGFT, where applicable
• One signed copy of the application form along with three signed copies of the RCMC bearing the company seal, to be sent to the PHARMEXCIL Head Office in Hyderabad for record verification (post-submission step)

Note: All documents must be uploaded in PDF format during the Attachments section of the application.

For Merchant Exporters & Service Providers

For Manufacturers / Manufacturer-Cum-Merchant Exporters

1. Access to market intelligence & information: PHARMEXCIL provides Indian companies with valuable information on export opportunities, market trends, and regulatory requirements, which can help them to identify and target new markets.
2. Facilitation of exports: PHARMEXCIL assists Indian companies with the export process, including obtaining regulatory approvals and resolving trade-related issues.
3. Promotion of Indian products and services: PHARMEXCIL organizes trade fairs, exhibitions, and delegations to promote Indian pharmaceutical products and services abroad, which can help to raise the profile of Indian companies in the global market.
4. Networking and collaboration opportunities: PHARMEXCIL facilitates technology transfer and collaboration with foreign companies, which can help Indian companies to access new technologies and expertise.
5. Capacity building: PHARMEXCIL provides training and capacity-building opportunities to Indian companies to help them improve their products and services and become more competitive in the global market.