Any person willing to venture into exports of handicrafts can become the member of the Council. The prospective members are required to submit their application as per the prescribed application form. The membership form can be obtained by paying Rs. 100/- in cash/demand draft drawn in favour of Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts payable at New Delhi.
The Amount of membership (April – March) fees are as follows:
Entrance fee in the year of enrolment - Rs. 1000/-
Annual Membership fee - Rs. 2500/-
Total (during the year of Enrollment) - Rs 3500/- + Service Tax (12.36%)
As per the rules and regulations laid down in the Articles of Memorandum and Association of the Council, membership of the Council is a pre-condition for registration. The registration can be obtained by you either as a 'Merchant Exporter' or 'Manufacturer Exporter' as per documents submitted. While submitting the documents, you are required to clearly mention that you are interested in either of the category or all as under:-
a) Membership
b) Registration as a 'Merchant Exporter'
c) Registration as a 'Manufacturer Exporter'
Please note only the fees of membership is to be paid, even if you are interested for other two categories in addition to memebrship. In case you have not indicated your specific preference, you will be issued the membership only.
Every year Membership Fee is due on 1st April and payment is to be made by 30th June.Membership renewal fee is Rs. 2500/- + Service Tax (12.36%) every year.