FSSAI food licence, IEC for exports, Shops Act, Trade Licence, MSME, Professional Tax — we handle every registration your business needs to operate legally.
Operating without required registrations exposes you to penalties, shutdown orders, and loss of bank credit.
Licences protect you from government penalties, fines, and business closure orders under various acts.
Banks require Udyam/MSME and Shops Act registration for current account opening and business loans.
Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra require GST, MSME, and for food products — FSSAI registration to list products.
IEC (Import Export Code) is mandatory for any export/import. Without it, customs will block your shipments.
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Mandatory for all food businesses — restaurants, cloud kitchens, food manufacturers, packers, traders, importers, and online food sellers.
One-time permanent registration required for any business importing or exporting goods or services from India. No annual renewal.
Mandatory for every commercial establishment — shops, offices, warehouses, factories below 10 workers. Required for bank accounts and rental agreements.
Required to operate a business from a specific premise in a municipal area. Issued by MCD (Delhi), NDMC, or relevant municipal body. Annual renewal required.
Free government registration giving access to priority lending, MSME schemes, subsidised credit, and marketplace seller benefits. Zero government fee.
Mandatory in states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, WB, Gujarat for employers and self-employed persons. Required for salary disbursement compliance.
Required for factories employing 10+ workers (with power) or 20+ (without power). Also covers Contract Labour Act registration for businesses using contract staff.
Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) from State Pollution Control Board for industries generating air/water/solid waste pollution.
No Objection Certificate from Fire Department required for hotels, restaurants, schools, hospitals, malls, and multi-storey buildings.
Any establishment playing recorded music (background music, events) needs copyright licences from IPRS and PPL to avoid infringement penalties.
Classification certificate for hotels, guest houses, heritage properties. Also covers bar & wine licences (Excise Dept) and eating house licences.
Class 3 DSC required for MCA filings, ITR verification, GST, DGFT (IEC, MEIS/RoSCTL), and e-tendering on government portals.
India's most common food business registration. Know which category applies to you.
| Category | Who Needs It | Annual Turnover | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Registration | Petty food manufacturers, home-based businesses, small retailers | Up to ₹12 lakh | ₹100/year |
| State Licence | Medium food businesses, restaurants, hotels, large retailers | ₹12L – ₹20 Cr | ₹2,000–5,000/year |
| Central Licence | Large manufacturers, importers, exporters, all-India chains (5+ states) | Above ₹20 Cr | ₹7,500/year |
| Document | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Identity proof (Aadhaar / PAN) | Proprietor / Partner / Director |
| Passport-size photograph | Applicant |
| Business registration proof | Pvt Ltd COI / LLP certificate / Partnership deed / Udyam |
| Premises proof | Rent agreement + NOC / Ownership document + utility bill |
| Food category list | Types of food products / items dealt in |
| NOC from local body | Municipal / panchayat NOC (for manufacturing) |
| Water test report | Required for manufacturers (potable water certification) |
One-time registration, lifetime validity. Mandatory for every exporter and importer.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing authority | DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) |
| Validity | Lifetime — no renewal, but annual updation mandatory (April–June) |
| Government fee | ₹500 (online payment) |
| Time to obtain | 2–5 working days |
| Who needs it | Any individual, firm, company importing/exporting goods or services |
| Exemptions | Govt/defence imports, personal use goods, charitable organisations (partial) |
| Document | Remarks |
|---|---|
| PAN of entity | Company/LLP/firm/individual PAN |
| Aadhaar of applicant | Proprietor / authorized signatory |
| Business address proof | Utility bill / rent agreement (not older than 2 months) |
| Bank account details | Cancelled cheque / bank certificate with IFSC |
| Digital Signature Certificate | Class 2/3 DSC of authorised signatory |
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