APEDA Registration
For Agri & Food Exporters – Get RCMC (Export Certificate) Hassle-Free with Professional Support!
What is APEDA Registration?
APEDA Registration means enrolling your business as an exporter of agri/food products with the Government of India authority (APEDA). It is compulsory for exporters of fruits, vegetables, cereals, processed foods, meat, and many other products. With APEDA registration, you get government-issued RCMC (Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate) — needed for legal export.
Who Needs APEDA Registration?
- Exporters of agri (fruits, veg, cereals, foodgrain, meat) products
- Food businesses exporting processed foods (juices, ready-to-eat, pickles, etc)
- MSME, startup, FPO, cooperative planning food exports
Benefits of APEDA Registration
- Mandatory for export of scheduled agri & food products from India
- Access to export subsidies, trade fairs & incentive schemes
- Improves trust with buyers, customs, shipping partners
- Technical & legal guidance from APEDA support
- Simplifies clearances/NOCs for food shipments
Documents Required
- PAN Card (Firm/Proprietor/Entity)
- Copy of Import Export Code (IEC)
- Bank certificate (as per APEDA format) or cancelled cheque
- Firm/Company incorporation (COI, LLP/Partnership Deed)
- List of Directors/Partners with address proof
- Premises proof (utility/rent/ownership doc)
- Contact details: mobile, email, office address
Registration Process
Online Form
Upload Docs
Govt. Fee
APEDA Review
RCMC Issue
After Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! APEDA RCMC is legally required to export scheduled agri/food products from India.
Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate issued by APEDA for exporters. It is valid for 5 years and needed for export shipments/customs clearance.
Normally 4–7 working days after applying with full documents & fee.
No, not legally. Indian Customs and banks will block shipments of agri/food products if you do not have APEDA RCMC.
RCMC is valid for 5 years, renewal is online and our team can help all steps!