{"id":22893,"date":"2020-12-27T12:00:46","date_gmt":"2020-12-27T06:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=22893"},"modified":"2021-01-27T16:36:42","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T11:06:42","slug":"documents-required-for-the-apeda-registration-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-for-the-apeda-registration-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Detailed Briefing on Documents Required for the APEDA Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The export of agricultural products is done under the ambit of the Agricultural &amp; Processed Food Products Export Development Authority known as APEDA. It is a government-driven entity that came into existence in 1985. Its primary objective of APEDA is to facilitate information, standards, and financial assistance to the exporters of the scheduled product. Such activities were executed to boost the development and promotion of such products. Schedule products are of the special category of product that comes under the APEDA Act. The registration under APEDA Act is compulsory for all the business owners who were looking to export these products outside India. In this brief write-up, we will pay attention to the documents required for the <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/apeda-registration\"><strong>APEDA Registration<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-for-the-apeda-registration-india\/#What_are_the_Objective_Associated_under_APEDA_in_India\" >What are the Objective Associated under APEDA in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-for-the-apeda-registration-india\/#Product_Covered_under_APEDA_Act\" >Product Covered under APEDA Act&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-for-the-apeda-registration-india\/#Documents_Required_for_the_APEDA_Registration\" >Documents Required for the APEDA Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-for-the-apeda-registration-india\/#Key_Points_Regarding_the_APEDA_Registration\" >Key Points Regarding the APEDA Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-for-the-apeda-registration-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Objective_Associated_under_APEDA_in_India\"><\/span>What are the Objective Associated under APEDA in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned earlier, APEDA was founded by the government to improve export promotion and development of the scheduled product. In an attempt to achieve these goals, APEDA has undertaken various measures under the ambit of the central government. Keep in mind that the central government oversees and governs the activities of this body. In short, APEDA works under the canopy of rules and regulations of the central government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/functions-and-requirement-of-apeda-registration-online\/\">Requirement of APEDA Registration online and its functions<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Product_Covered_under_APEDA_Act\"><\/span>Product Covered under APEDA Act&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Floriculture and seeds<\/li><li>Fruits and vegetables<\/li><li>Pulses\/groundnut\/guargum<\/li><li>Processed fruits and vegetable<\/li><li>Processed food product<\/li><li>Meat products&nbsp;<\/li><li>Cereals<\/li><li>Alcoholic beverage&nbsp;<\/li><li>Dairy\/poultry\/honey.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s move forward to the next section, i.e. documents required for the APEDA Registration <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_the_APEDA_Registration\"><\/span>Documents Required for the APEDA Registration <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Document-required-for-the-APEDA-Registration.png\" alt=\"Documents Required for the APEDA Registration \" class=\"wp-image-22913\" width=\"507\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Document-required-for-the-APEDA-Registration.png 1000w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Document-required-for-the-APEDA-Registration-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Document-required-for-the-APEDA-Registration-768x485.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the basic document required for the APEDA\nRegistration. The following section would give you some brief regarding\nImport-Export Code.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Completely\nfilled Application form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the application for APEDA Registration can be made online,\nall applicants is required to create an account on APEDA website and fill up\nthe e-form for the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bank Certificate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The bank certificate is typically produced by the applicant\u2019s\nbank with branch manager sign on it. This certificate encloses the feedback\nreport about the applicant which in turn helps the authority to judge his\ncredibility in terms handling the finances and credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Particulars\nin the Bank certificate*&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Bank name, branch, reference number<\/li><li>Company\u2019s name, address<\/li><li>Nature of the Constitution<\/li><li>Name of the applicant&nbsp;<\/li><li>Nature of account.<\/li><li>Allied activities of the applicant<\/li><li>Authorized capital, in case of a limited company.<\/li><li>Feedback of the applicant in brief.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that the bank certificate is confidential document that usually being delivered in a sealed packing. Such a certificate typically exhibits the applicant\u2019s credibility in terms of repayment, obligations, and relationship with the bank. The positive review certainly boosts the applicant\u2019s chances of being approved by the authority, particularly in case of <em><strong>government<\/strong><\/em><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Government\"><em><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/sup><strong> <\/strong>license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Copy of Import-Export\nCode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IEC (Import Export Code) is one\nof the key documents required for the APEDA Registration. It is availed by\nthose who wish to initiate their import-export business in India. DGFT\n(Director General of Foreign Trade) is the only body that reserves the right\nfor the issuance of such a code in India. IEC number is essentially a ten-digit\ncode that comes with lifetime validity. Cross border movement of goods is\nsimply not possible in the absence of the IE code. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avail of the IE code, the applicant needs to apply for the Aayaat Niryaat Form no. 2A format and submit to the regional office of DGFT. Remember, the completely filed application needs to go along with the requested documents that you will find on the form itself. Once you satisfied the aforesaid requirement, visit the online platform of DGFT to submit the required fee for <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/iec-registration\"><strong>IEC registration<\/strong><\/a>. After a successful verification process, the authority will grant the IEC Code in a soft copy to the applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When IEC Certification is\nrequired? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>An importer wants to clear the shipments from custom.<\/li><li>An importer wants to send the shipments.<\/li><li>An exporter receives the overseas currency<\/li><li>An exporter wants to send the shipments.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In order to avail of the IEC\nRegistration, the applicant has to arrange the following documents. <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Individual\u2018s copy of Permanent account number (PAN)<\/li><li>Individual\u2018s Aadhar card or Voter ID or passport copy.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Cancel cheque of the current bank account<\/li><li>Copy of utility bill or rent agreement of the business premises.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bank Statement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicant seeking APEDA registration must submit the Bank statement for the last months. The authority requires such a deliverable for identifying the applicant\u2019s candidature in terms of financial standing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cancel Cheque<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cancelled Cheque is kind of\na typical document that is required to submit a government-based application.\nBefore forwarding the copy of the same, make sure it is not expired or outdated\nby the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Points_Regarding_the_APEDA_Registration\"><\/span>Key Points Regarding the APEDA Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>APEDA registration remains active for five years i.e. after this timeline it will be expired.<\/li><li>In case of violation of laws, the authority reserves the right to cancel the registration on any legitimate grounds.&nbsp;<\/li><li>If possible, hire a professional to overcome the complexities of the registration process.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The cost of availing for new APEDA registration is five thousand rupees.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The APEDA Act is confined to edible item only and it doesn\u2019t encompasses any product other than schedule product. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Documentation play is a vital role in any registration process or government license. If your documents are not up to the mark then there is no point authority can approve your request. Thus; you need to pay extra attention to the accuracy of the information that you were going to embed in your documents. In any case, if you need any help on this topic i.e. documents required for the APEDA Registration, feel free to communicate with <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/\"><strong>CorpBiz\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> professionals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/apply-for-apeda-registration\/\">How to apply for online APEDA Registration<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The export of agricultural products is done under the ambit of the Agricultural &amp; Processed Food Products Export Development Authority known as APEDA. It is a government-driven entity that came into existence in 1985. Its primary objective of APEDA is to facilitate information, standards, and financial assistance to the exporters of the scheduled product. Such [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":22907,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[328],"tags":[1363],"acf":{"service_id":"370"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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