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Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme

by National SC-ST Hub

Reimbursement of 80% or up to Rs. 20,000 of the annual membership fee for Export Promotion Councils (EPC) for SC/ST-owned MSEs.

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About this scheme

This scheme provides financial assistance to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs by reimbursing the costs associated with joining Export Promotion Councils (EPCs).

The assistance is for 80% of the membership fee or Rs. 20,000 (excluding GST and other taxes), whichever is less, in a financial year. This applies to annual membership subscription fees, one-time subscription charges, or entry fees.

### Documents Required:
* Self-certified copy of Udyam Registration (UR).
* Self-certified copy of GST Number, if applicable.
* Self-certified copy of PAN card.
* Self-certified copy of Caste certificate of proprietor/partners/directors.
* Details of shareholding (Partnership Deed or MOA/AOA) showing >51% ownership by SC/ST entrepreneurs.
* Attested copy of a valid Import & Export Code (IEC).
* Attested copy of a valid Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) from the EPC.
* Original or attested copy of the membership fee payment receipt and GST invoice.
* Cancelled cheque of the enterprise's current account.

Who can apply

  • Eligible applicants are Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) with Udyam Registration where one or more SC/ST entrepreneurs hold a majority stake (>51%).
  • The enterprise must have a valid Import & Export Code (IEC) and a Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) from a recognized Export Promotion Council.

Eligible entity types: Private Limited, LLP, Partnership, Proprietorship

Official application

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Applications are submitted directly with National SC-ST Hub, in your own name. Share a few details and we will point you to the official application portal and help you prepare a complete submission.

Free. IncorpX provides assistance for preparation; selection rests with National SC-ST Hub.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme provide?

Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme provides up to Rs. 20,000. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.

Is Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme currently accepting applications?

Rolling applications, no fixed deadline. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.

Does Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme take equity?

No. This program is listed as equity-free, which means the funding does not dilute your shareholding. Review the official terms for any debt or convertible components.

Important disclaimer

IncorpX is a private platform operated by a private company. It is not a government department, agency or official portal, and it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government body or of any organisation, incubator, accelerator, investor or partner listed in this directory. All program names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only.

This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.

IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.

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