Government removes registration requirement for small exporters in bid to reduce compliance burden
The Indian government has exempted small exporters with consignments up to ₹3 lakh from mandatory registration requirements. This move aims to reduce the compliance burden for new and small-scale exporters using postal and courier channels.
Why it matters
Reducing bureaucratic hurdles for small businesses can stimulate export growth and improve the ease of doing business for micro-enterprises.
The Government has exempted small exporters from having to officially register, in a bid to reduce compliances and facilitate exports through post, courier and other emerging channels, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced on Wednesday (September 16, 2026).
“The Government has introduced a de minimis exemption from the requirement of Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) or Certificate of Registration for small-value export consignments up to ₹3 lakh,” the Ministry said in a release.
“The measure is aimed at reducing the compliance burden for new and small exporters and facilitating exports through Postal, Courier and other emerging channels,” it added.
According to the data presented by the government covering 2021-22 to 2025-26, low-value exports account for a significant share of shipping bills but a very small proportion of the overall export value.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in