REGISTRATION · EXPORT COUNCILS & RCMC
MPEDA Registration
The Marine Products Export Development Authority governs seafood exports from India. MPEDA registration is mandatory to export marine products and serves as your RCMC for the sector.
- 7–15 days
- turnaround
- 5 years
- validity
- Seafood
- mandatory
- ISSUED BY
- MPEDA (Ministry of Commerce)
- TIMELINE
- 7–15 working days
- VALIDITY
- 5 years (renewable)
- MANDATORY FOR
- Marine & seafood exporters
- PREREQUISITE
- Active IEC
Quick facts
01 · OVERVIEW
What MPEDA registration covers
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) regulates and promotes India’s seafood exports. Registration is mandatory for exporters, processors and others in the marine-products chain, and serves as the RCMC needed for DGFT benefits and quality certification.
WHEN YOU NEED IT
- Exporting fish, shrimp or other seafood.
- Operating as a processor or pre-processor.
- Accessing MPEDA quality and branding schemes.
- Meeting importing-country seafood standards.
02 · OUR SERVICE
What’s included when we handle it
A done-for-you registration — we take it from your documents to an issued certificate.
- Eligibility & product check
- Application preparation
- Council / board filing
- Membership certificate
- Renewals & amendments
- Incentive & scheme guidance
03 · CHECKLIST
Documents you’ll need
Have these ready and we can file fast. Missing something? We’ll tell you up front.
01IEC certificate
Your active Import Export Code.
02PAN card
Of the business.
03GST certificate
Business GST registration.
04Bank certificate
From your authorised dealer.
05Constitution proof
MOA / partnership deed.
06Facility details
Processing / storage details.
04 · HOW IT WORKS
The process, step by step
No jargon, no chasing — here’s exactly how we take it from start to issued.
Confirm product & council
We identify the right council or board for you.
We prepare the application
Forms, fees and supporting documents.
File with the council
We submit and follow up on your behalf.
Membership issued
Your registration / RCMC certificate is granted.
Ready to claim benefits
Use it for incentives, schemes and events.
05 · KEEP GOING
Registrations that pair with this
Most businesses need a few of these together — we can set them up in one go.
06 · FAQ
MPEDA Registration — your questions
Straight answers on eligibility, timeline and what to expect.
Is MPEDA registration mandatory for seafood exports?
Yes — exporters and processors of marine products must register with MPEDA. It is compulsory and serves as the RCMC.
Who else needs MPEDA registration?
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GET STARTED
Register with MPEDA and export seafood.
We’ll complete your MPEDA registration so you can export marine products compliantly and access the Authority’s support.