RCMC Registration-APEDA

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APEDA REGISTRATION

Details of entity

In case of company or LLP
Certificate of Incorporation

In case of company
MOA & AOA

In case of partnership
partnership deed

In case of LLP
LLP Agreement

In case of Trust
Trust Deed

In case of proprietor
GST registration certificate

In case signing authority is different
Board Resolution /Power of Attorney

Foreign Exchange Earnings
Last 3 years Services Export Data certified by Chartered Accountant.

Details of Applicant

Passport size Photographs
Pan card (Self-attested)
Aadhar Card / Passport/ driving license/ voter ID of Applicant (Self-attested)

Registration Certificate

IEC code certificate
GST Registration certificate
SSI Registration/ Industrial License/ IEM Certificate (any one)

Bank Details

Duly signed cancelled cheque
Bank Certificate (applicable as per DGFT application)

ADVANTAGES OF APEDA REGISTRATION

Export of Agricultural produce & spices

APEDA registration enables the exporter of scheduled products that is Agricultural products and spices, to export without any restriction.

Financial Assistance

Exporters avail the various financial assistance schemes of APEDA.

Publicity

Brand publicity of exporter through up-gradation of database, advertisement, packaging development and surveys etc.

Training programs

Registered Members are can participate in training programs organized by APEDA for various scheduled products and thereby improve their business.

LIST OF SCHEDULED PRODUCTS UNDER APEDA REGISTRATION

Fruits, Vegetables and their Products.
Meat and Meat Products.
Poultry and Poultry Products.
Dairy Products.
Confectionery, Biscuits, and Bakery Products.
Honey, Jaggery, and Sugar Products.
Cocoa and its products, chocolates of all kinds.
Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages.
Cereal and Cereal Products.
Groundnuts, Peanuts, and Walnuts.
Pickles, Papads, and Chutneys.
Guar Gum.
Floriculture and Floriculture Products.
Herbal and Medicinal Plan

PROCESS FOR RCMC-APEDA REGISTRATION

Fill application and submit along with payment

Fill the application with all the basic details of the applicant and other required details of business. Submit required documents online. After successfully payment an Application Number will be generated for future references.

In case of objection in application

In case of any shortcomings in the application submitted, the resubmission of the application and documents is required.

Generation of APEDA Certificate

After approval of the application filed. APEDA registration certificate will be generated.

VALIDITY

RCMC will be valid for period of one to five years (as per the registration taken) after which the exporters will have to register afresh.

Frequently ASKED Questions

For what period of time the certificate of RCMC is valid?

The certificate of RCMC is issued for the period of maximum five years, unless otherwise specified starting from 1st April of the licensing year of issuance till the end of 31st March of the licensing year by the Export Promotional Councils (EPC) /Commodity board in India.

Who can apply for RCMC Registration?

An individual may apply for RCMC Registration the following purposes-

For seeking authorization for import/ export of Scheduled items.
To seek concession/ benefits under Foreign Trade Policy like duty drawback, etc.

Who should obtain RCMC registration-APEDA?

Any person being an exporter of Scheduled Products/goods shall obtain RCMC registration-APEDA. A person can be registered either as a manufacturing exporter or as a merchant exporter.

To which Registering Authorities application for registration is required to made?

Registering authority is a body that is notified For RCMC Registration by DGFT to register importers or exporters as its members.

What are the benefits of RCMC Registration?

The benefits of taking RCMC Registration are-

For the purpose of export of specified scheduled products that is Agricultural products and spices, APEDA registration is compulsory.
Exporters becomes eligible to avail the financial assistance schemes of APEDA.
Packaging, database up-gradation, advertisement, development and surveys etc leads to Brand publicity of exporter.
Registered members under APEDA act are eligible to participate in the training programs organized by APEDA for various scheduled products and for improvement their business.

When RCMC registration can be cancelled by the authority?

The RCMC registration can be cancelled in following cases:

Furnishing of false information.
Continuous Failure of consecutive 12 months in exporting the scheduled product.
Breach of conditions provided in the registration certificate.
Breach of rules framed by the registering authority.

Why exporter prefer RCMC Registration?

RCMC Registration-APEDA is preferred by an Exporter due to following:

Exporter will obtain guidelines for improvement in the packaging and marketing of the Scheduled Products which are to be exported.
Attend training sessions for the purpose of improvement in the business with the Scheduled Products.
Listing under the Exporters Directory.
Publicity of brand by advertising and promoting the Scheduled products.

What happens in case applicant mandatorily required to apply for the registration fails to apply within time period?

The applicant is required to submit a registration application form to the concerned registering authority within a month from undertaking the business. In the case the applicant fails to register themselves within the time frame, can apply for the same with sufficient cause, the concerned authority is satisfied could extend the time limit.

Do the applicant requires to present physically for registration?

No, You are not required to be physically present for the registration process.

Do applicant requires to file monthly returns under RCMC-APEDA Registration?

No return is required to be filed under RCMC-APEDA Registration. It is only a license providing permission for the export of goods.

Online RCMC Registration in India

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