The Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, commonly known as APEDA, which was established in 1985 aimed to develop and promote the export of scheduled products. You can be registered either as a merchant exporter or as a manufacturing exporter. Exporters may avail of various schemes under the APEDA. APEDA provides guidelines to exporters on various products as per the concerned country for export. The registration enhances the brand in terms of brand publicity through advertisements, packaging development, database up gradation and surveys, and so on. The registered members can participate in training programs organized and held by APEDA for significant improvements in their business.

Registration Process

            Firstly, an applicant is required to submit an online application to register themselves under APEDA within a month from the date of incorporation. After registration, the concerned authority will issue a Registration-cum-Membership-Certificate (RCMC).

Documents required for APEDA registration

• Aadhar card

• PAN card

• Self certified copy of IEC certificate 

• Cancelled cheque