Is LMPC registration mandatory for all manufacturing exporters?

No, it is mandatory only if you intend to import raw materials or components under duty concession schemes like Advance Authorization, EPCG, or Duty Free Import Authorization. If you source inputs domestically or do not avail duty schemes, registration is optional but highly recommended for compliance clarity and bank credit facilitation.

How long does LMPC registration take?

The typical processing time is 15-20 working days from application submission. If DGFT requests clarifications, processing extends by an additional 5-10 days. Once approved, you receive the digital certificate immediately in your eGFT account; the physical certificate arrives within 5-7 days.

Can I apply for LMPC if my export turnover is less than ₹10 lakhs?

Yes, if you can provide credible evidence of export intention such as executed purchase orders from overseas buyers, signed shipping contracts, or committed buyer quotations. DGFT may approve LMPC on provisional basis; you must then achieve the minimum export threshold within 12 months to retain the registration.

What happens if my LMPC certificate expires?

DGFT issues a renewal notice 6 months before expiry via registered email. You must submit a renewal application through eGFT portal; upon approval, your certificate is extended for another 5 years. Operating after expiry without renewal is a compliance violation and may invite Customs penalties or IEC suspension.

Is LMPC registration applicable for job workers and contract manufacturers?

Yes, job workers and contract manufacturers engaged in value-added processing for export are eligible for LMPC registration. You must submit a notarized job-work agreement with the principal manufacturer and demonstrate that your exports are backed by the principal's IEC or buyer orders. Ensure your contract specifies processing terms, input/output reconciliation, and duty compliance responsibilities.

LMPC Registration

Get LMPC registration from DGFT for manufacturing exporters. Learn eligibility, process, documents, and duty concession benefits under FTP 2023-28.

Register on DGFT's eGFT portal using your IEC number and credentials
Complete Form LMPC-001 with accurate business, manufacturing, and export details
Upload all required supporting documents (GST certificate, export evidence, audited financials, factory license) as PDFs
Submit the application; DGFT assigns a reference number and begins verification within 15-20 working days
Receive digital LMPC certificate in your eGFT account, followed by physical certificate delivery within 5-7 days

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What is LMPC Registration?

LMPC (Licensed Merchandise Processor-Cum-Exporter) registration is a specialized certification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. This registration permits entities to import raw materials, components, and inputs under concessional duty or duty-free regimes, process or manufacture goods, and export the finished products while maintaining compliance with Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023-28.

LMPC registration operates as a subset of the broader REX (Registered Exporter) framework but specifically targets manufacturing enterprises engaged in value-added processing. It enables licensed processors to source inputs globally at competitive rates, thereby strengthening India's manufacturing competitiveness in export-oriented sectors such as textiles, electronics, engineering goods, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.

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Package	Price	Details
Standard	On request	Including document prep

Process

📋
Register on DGFT's eGFT portal using your IEC number and credentials
🔍
Complete Form LMPC-001 with accurate business, manufacturing, and export details
📝
Upload all required supporting documents (GST certificate, export evidence, audited financials, factory license) as PDFs
✅
Submit the application; DGFT assigns a reference number and begins verification within 15-20 working days
📤
Receive digital LMPC certificate in your eGFT account, followed by physical certificate delivery within 5-7 days

Documents Required

IEC certificate copy (active for minimum 6 months) and IEC status printout from DGFT portal
GST registration certificate (GSTIN) and latest GST return (GSTR-3B) or GST compliance certificate from CA
Pan card and Aadhaar of authorized signatory
Export evidence: shipping bills, invoices, or bank LC copies demonstrating minimum ₹10 lakhs exports in preceding 12 months
Audited balance sheet, profit & loss account, and CA certificate on financial soundness for preceding 2 financial years
Factory License, Certificate of Registration, or FSSAI license (depending on sector and applicability)

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LMPC Registration

Get LMPC registration from DGFT for manufacturing exporters. Learn eligibility, process, documents, and duty concession benefits under FTP 2023-28.

Complete Form LMPC-001 with accurate business, manufacturing, and export details

Upload all required supporting documents (GST certificate, export evidence, audited financials, factory license) as PDFs

Submit the application; DGFT assigns a reference number and begins verification within 15-20 working days

Receive digital LMPC certificate in your eGFT account, followed by physical certificate delivery within 5-7 days

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500+Export Clients Served

End-to-EndEXIM Support

What is LMPC Registration?

Package

Price

Details

Standard

On request

Including document prep

Process

📋

🔍

Complete Form LMPC-001 with accurate business, manufacturing, and export details

📝

Upload all required supporting documents (GST certificate, export evidence, audited financials, factory license) as PDFs

✅

Submit the application; DGFT assigns a reference number and begins verification within 15-20 working days

📤

Receive digital LMPC certificate in your eGFT account, followed by physical certificate delivery within 5-7 days

Documents Required

IEC certificate copy (active for minimum 6 months) and IEC status printout from DGFT portal

GST registration certificate (GSTIN) and latest GST return (GSTR-3B) or GST compliance certificate from CA

Pan card and Aadhaar of authorized signatory

Export evidence: shipping bills, invoices, or bank LC copies demonstrating minimum ₹10 lakhs exports in preceding 12 months

Audited balance sheet, profit & loss account, and CA certificate on financial soundness for preceding 2 financial years

Factory License, Certificate of Registration, or FSSAI license (depending on sector and applicability)