APEDA Registration

APEDA Registration

APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) Registration is mandatory for all exporters of agricultural and processed food products covered under the APEDA Act, 1985. APEDA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry that promotes the export of scheduled agricultural products.

Products Covered Under APEDA

• Fresh fruits and vegetables and their processed products.
• Meat and meat products — buffalo, sheep, poultry.
• Poultry and dairy products.
• Confectionery, biscuits, and bakery products.
• Honey, jaggery, and other natural sweeteners.
• Groundnuts, peanuts, and walnuts.
• Guar gum, floriculture, and horticulture products.
• Cereals, grains, and milled products.

Benefits of APEDA Registration

• Financial assistance under APEDA export promotion schemes.
• Market Development Assistance (MDA) for participation in international trade fairs.
• Access to APEDA's global buyer network and export promotion activities.
• Infrastructure development grants for cold storage and processing facilities.
• Quality development assistance for obtaining food safety certifications.
• Mandatory for availing export incentives on scheduled APEDA products.

Documents Required

• Import Export Code (IEC) — mandatory prerequisite.
• Bank account details (cancelled cheque from the current account).
• GST Registration Certificate.
• Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed / Proprietorship proof.
• Passport-size photograph of the authorized signatory.
• Details of products to be exported (APEDA-scheduled products).

Registration Process

1. Visit the APEDA online portal and apply for RCMC registration under APEDA.
2. Fill in firm details, bank details, and product details.
3. Upload all required documents and pay the registration fee online.
4. APEDA reviews the application and verifies the IEC and bank details.
5. APEDA RCMC Certificate issued — typically valid for 5 years.

Timeline

7–10 working days.

Why Choose Tax Precision?

• Expert APEDA registration process management — fastest in the industry.
• IEC registration (if not already obtained) as a bundled pre-step.
• APEDA financial assistance scheme application support post-registration.
• Export compliance advisory — phytosanitary, FSSAI, and quality certification.
• APEDA RCMC renewal management at 5-year intervals.