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Get formally recognised for your export preparedness. The AP Export Ready Enterprise Certification is awarded to enterprises that complete the 9-step assessment process and achieve the required score.
A comprehensive 500-point evaluation across 9 dimensions. Achieve 400 or more marks (80%) to receive your official AP Export Ready Enterprise Certificate, valid for 12 months.
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Enable enterprises to compete in global markets with confidence, strengthen compliance and operational systems, and access export promotion schemes. Only Small and Medium manufacturing enterprises are eligible under this framework.
A five-phase comprehensive evaluation over 6–8 weeks. Each phase is structured, transparent, and supportive designed to help your enterprise succeed.
Register on the portal, submit basic enterprise information, and undergo automatic eligibility screening. GST, Udyam, and IEC registrations are verified at this stage.
Complete the comprehensive 9-section online questionnaire covering all assessment parameters. Upload required supporting documents and evidence for each section.
A licensed assessor reviews all documents and conducts a site visit (20% of assessments). Management interview and facility inspection finalise the assessment score.
An independent team verifies 10% of all assessments for quality assurance. Final score approval and readiness classification are completed.
Enterprises scoring 400+ receive the Export Ready Certificate. Others receive a detailed improvement report and capacity building enrolment.
A thorough, evidence-based evaluation of every aspect of your export readiness — covering registrations, manufacturing, quality, market knowledge, finance, and sustainability.
GST compliance, Udyam, IEC, AD bank account, FEMA, trademark, product-specific licences.
Product characteristics, supply chain resilience, HSN, supplier records, batch traceability.
Target market research, HS code, FTA awareness, NTBs, export business plan, trade fairs.
Costing, export-compliant labelling, packaging standards, GS1 barcoding, eco-friendly packs.
Production capacity, large-order fulfilment, scalability, SOPs, equipment, defect rates.
ISO/CE/FDA/BRC, QC team, NABL-accredited testing, batch-wise quality records.
Storage, inventory tracking, freight cost awareness, CHA relationships, conditions.
Profitability, working capital, credit rating, pre-shipment finance, ECGC coverage.
Waste management, environmental impact, renewable energy, sustainable practices.
Every enterprise gets a transparent score and a clear next step — whether certification, recommendations, or capacity building.
Excellent readiness across all parameters. Certificate issued immediately. Listed in export directory and B2B platforms.
Strong foundation with specific areas needing improvement. Receive targeted recommendations.
Significant improvements needed. Enrolled in capacity building programme. Free reassessment after 3–6 months.
Major capacity building required. Detailed improvement roadmap provided. Mentoring and training support available.
Valid for 12 months from date of issue, non-transferable. Renewal requires reassessment 30 days before expiry. Certification affirms readiness — not guaranteed orders.
