APEDA Registration
Get the APEDA Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) required to export scheduled agricultural and processed food products from India.
- Timeline7–15 working days after documents are ready.
- Starting at₹3,999 + GST & Govt. fees applicable
- Documents8 items — shared securely online
About APEDA Registration
APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Exporters of scheduled products such as fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, dairy, cereals, honey and processed foods need an APEDA Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC).
NewStarts prepares and files the APEDA application, coordinates with DGFT requirements such as IEC, and ensures your certificate is issued in the right product categories.
What is APEDA Registration?
APEDA registration (RCMC-APEDA) is a membership certificate that authorises an exporter to export APEDA-scheduled products and access its export-promotion benefits.
100% online, no office visit- Category
- License & Certifications
- Authority / portal
- APEDA, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (apeda.gov.in)
- Timeline
- 7–15 working days after documents are ready.
- Starting price
- ₹3,999
- Mode
- 100% online — no office visit needed
Who needs APEDA Registration?
Situations where this registration or service is required or strongly recommended.
Exporters of agricultural products
Fruits, vegetables, cereals, pulses and floriculture.
Exporters of processed food
Snacks, pickles, jams, sauces and beverages.
Meat, dairy and poultry exporters
Scheduled animal-product categories.
Merchant exporters and manufacturers
Anyone exporting scheduled products.
Eligibility
Basic conditions to qualify for APEDA Registration.
Valid IEC
Import Export Code from DGFT.
Scheduled products
Products must be in the APEDA schedule.
Business registration
Proprietorship, partnership, LLP or company with PAN.
Bank account
Current account in the business name.
Benefits of APEDA Registration
What you gain once it is done right.
Legal export eligibility
Required for exporting scheduled products.
Financial assistance
Access to APEDA schemes and subsidies.
Trade fair participation
Support for international trade fairs and buyer-seller meets.
Market information
Access to market intelligence and buyer databases.
Credibility with buyers
Recognised as an APEDA-registered exporter.
Types of APEDA registration
Choose the category that matches how you export.
RCMC for agricultural exporters
Registration-cum-Membership Certificate for exporters of APEDA scheduled products.
Registration for merchant exporters
For traders who export scheduled products sourced from others.
Registration for manufacturer exporters
For processors and manufacturers who export their own scheduled products.
Renewal and amendment
Renewal of the RCMC on expiry and updates to exporter details.
Documents required
Keep these ready. We share an exact checklist for your specific case and collect everything through a secure online link.
IEC certificate
Import Export Code.
PAN & GST
Of the exporter.
Business proof
Incorporation certificate / partnership deed / registration.
Bank certificate / cancelled cheque
With IFSC.
Address proof
Office address proof.
Product details
List of APEDA-scheduled products to be exported.
FSSAI licence
Where applicable for food products.
Photo ID of authorised signatory
With DSC where required.
Step-by-step process
How NewStarts takes APEDA Registration from first call to final delivery.
- 01
Eligibility & product check
Confirm product is APEDA-scheduled.
- 02
IEC verification
Ensure a valid IEC is available.
- 03
Register on APEDA portal
Create an exporter profile.
- 04
Fill application
Enter business, product and bank details.
- 05
Upload documents
Attach mandatory documents.
- 06
Pay fee
Pay the prescribed registration fee.
- 07
Verification & approval
APEDA reviews the application.
- 08
Receive RCMC
Download the certificate.
NewStarts APEDA Registration service
What is included when you engage NewStarts.
Free eligibility check
A specialist reviews your facts and confirms the right route and package for APEDA Registration before you pay anything.
Document checklist & review
You receive an exact checklist and upload through a secure link. We verify every document to avoid rejections.
Drafting & filing
We prepare every form, declaration and annexure for APEDA Registration and file on the correct government portal.
Query & objection handling
Any departmental query or clarification is answered by our team, with corrected filings where needed.
Delivery & hand-over
Certificates and approvals are shared digitally, with a plain-language note on your next compliance steps.
Post-service support
Reminders, renewals and related filings can be handled by the same NewStarts relationship manager.
Transparent pricing
No hidden charges. Choose the package that fits — upgrade anytime.
Basic
₹3,999
+ GST & Govt. fees applicable
APEDA RCMC application filing
- Eligibility check
- Application filing
- Certificate delivery
Premium
₹6,999
+ GST & Govt. fees applicable
APEDA RCMC with IEC support
- Everything in Basic
- IEC assistance if needed
- Dedicated relationship manager
- Export compliance guidance
APEDA Registration FAQs
Have questions? We have answers.
Can’t find your answer? Ask the assistant, or speak to our team.
A certificate of registration and membership for exporters of scheduled products.
Yes, for exporting scheduled products.
Yes, IEC is needed.
For a fixed period and needs renewal.
Prescribed by APEDA, plus GST.
Yes. Document collection, e-signing and filing are completed online, so you do not need to visit any office. Where a physical step is unavoidable, we tell you upfront.
NewStarts professional fees, GST and government fees are shown separately. Government fees are paid at actuals and confirmed with you before filing.
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