🏢 Business Registration and Licensing Services
Starting a business in India requires proper legal structure, registration, and the right licenses. As your trusted service partner, we help simplify the entire process — from choosing the right business entity to getting all necessary licenses and permits.
📌 Start & Grow Your Business the Right Way — Legally Compliant from Day One
Starting a business in India is an exciting journey — but ensuring you meet all the legal and regulatory requirements is crucial for long-term success. Whether you’re launching a café, running a factory, exporting goods, or managing an e-commerce platform, your business must be registered and licensed according to the nature of operations.
As a trusted Chartered Accountant service provider, we specialize in simplifying the complexities of business registration and licensing. From choosing the right business structure to securing mandatory approvals like GST, FSSAI, EPF, ISO, Trade Mark, and more — we offer end-to-end support to help your venture start, operate, and scale smoothly.
Explore our detailed guide below to understand the types of registrations and licenses, their purpose, who needs them, and how we can assist you.
We assist individuals, startups, MSMEs, and corporates in obtaining the required registrations and licenses including:
Business Entity Registration (Proprietorship, Pvt Ltd, LLP, etc.)
GST & PAN/TAN Registration
FSSAI, Labour, Drug, Fire, Trade Licenses, and more
Industry-specific & Environmental Licenses
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Trademark, Copyright, Patent
Government Compliances like MSME/Udyam, ESI, PF, etc.
Comprehensive Guide to Business Registrations & Licenses in India
1. Business Entity Registration
Need: Legal identity for business
Purpose: Structure, compliance, taxation
Authority: MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs), Registrar of Firms
Types/Levels:
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership Firm (Registered/Unregistered)
LLP (Limited Liability Partnership)
Private Limited Company
One Person Company (OPC)
Public Limited Company
Who Needs This: Every new business
Who Is It Required For: Entrepreneurs, startups, firms, companies
2. GST Registration
Need: To collect and remit GST
Purpose: Indirect tax compliance
Authority: GSTN (Goods and Services Tax Network)
Types/Levels:
Regular Taxpayer
Composition Scheme
Casual Taxable Person
Input Service Distributor
Who Needs This: Turnover > Rs. 40 lakh (Rs. 20 lakh for services)
Who Is It Required For: Traders, manufacturers, service providers, e-commerce sellers
3. FSSAI Registration (Food License)
Need: Legal approval for food businesses
Purpose: Food safety and hygiene compliance
Authority: FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India)
Types/Levels:
Basic (Turnover < Rs. 12 lakh)
State License (Rs. 12 lakh - 20 crore)
Central License (> Rs. 20 crore or interstate)
Who Needs This: All food-related businesses
Who Is It Required For: Cafes, restaurants, food manufacturers, food trucks, cloud kitchens
4. Drug License
Need: Sale/manufacture of drugs
Purpose: Ensure regulated use and distribution
Authority: State Drug Control Department
Types/Levels:
Retail License
Wholesale License
Manufacturing License
Who Needs This: Pharmaceutical businesses
Who Is It Required For: Chemists, pharmacies, drug wholesalers, manufacturers
5. Fire Safety NOC
Need: Fire safety compliance
Purpose: Protection from fire hazards
Authority: Local Fire Department
Types/Levels:
Fire NOC (based on building type and area)
Who Needs This: Businesses with large premises or high occupancy
Who Is It Required For: Restaurants, factories, hospitals, educational institutions
6. Labour Registration
Need: Labour law compliance
Purpose: Workers’ rights and protection
Authority: State Labour Department
Types/Levels:
Contract Labour (CLRA)
Building & Construction Workers (BOCW)
Who Needs This: Labour-intensive businesses
Who Is It Required For: Contractors, builders, factories, service providers
7. Factory License
Need: To run a manufacturing unit
Purpose: Safety, health, and welfare of workers
Authority: Inspector of Factories (State)
Types/Levels:
Based on number of workers and power usage
Who Needs This: Manufacturing units
Who Is It Required For: Industrial and factory owners
8. EPF Registration
Need: Social security for employees
Purpose: Provident fund contribution
Authority: EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation)
Types/Levels:
Compulsory for establishments with 20+ employees
Who Needs This: Businesses employing staff
Who Is It Required For: Companies, organizations, NGOs
9. ESI Registration
Need: Medical benefits for employees
Purpose: Health insurance coverage
Authority: ESIC (Employees’ State Insurance Corporation)
Types/Levels:
Applicable for employees earning < Rs. 21,000/month
Who Needs This: Businesses with 10+ employees
Who Is It Required For: Employers in factories, offices, shops
10. MSME/Udyam Registration
Need: To avail government schemes
Purpose: Formal recognition as MSME
Authority: Udyam Registration Portal
Types/Levels:
Micro
Small
Medium (based on turnover & investment)
Who Needs This: Small & Medium businesses
Who Is It Required For: Traders, manufacturers
11. Pollution Control NOC
Need: To control industrial pollution
Purpose: Environmental compliance
Authority: State Pollution Control Board
Types/Levels:
Consent to Establish (CTE)
Consent to Operate (CTO)
Who Needs This: Industries causing pollution
Who Is It Required For: Factories, processing units
12. Import Export Code (IEC)
Need: For international trade
Purpose: Track and regulate imports/exports
Authority: DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade)
Types/Levels:
One-time 10-digit code
Who Needs This: Businesses trading abroad
Who Is It Required For: Exporters and importers
13. ISI Certification
Need: Product quality assurance
Purpose: Mandatory for some products
Authority: BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards)
Types/Levels:
Based on product category
Who Needs This: Product manufacturers
Who Is It Required For: Electronics, appliances, cement manufacturers
14. ISO Certification
Need: To assure quality and standards
Purpose: Process & service certification
Authority: ISO Accredited Certification Bodies
Types/Levels:
ISO 9001, 14001, 22000, etc.
Who Needs This: Any growing business
Who Is It Required For: Manufacturers, service companies, exporters
15. Trademark Registration
Need: Brand protection
Purpose: Legal ownership of brand
Authority: Trademark Registry (IP India)
Types/Levels:
Wordmark, Logo, Sound, Color
Who Needs This: Branding entities
Who Is It Required For: Startups, established businesses, content creators
16. Copyright Registration
Need: Protection of creative work
Purpose: Legal rights over original content
Authority: Copyright Office
Types/Levels:
Literary, musical, artistic, software
Who Needs This: Creators and publishers
Who Is It Required For: Authors, musicians, software developers
17. Patent Registration
Need: To protect inventions
Purpose: Exclusive rights
Authority: Indian Patent Office
Types/Levels:
Utility, Design, Provisional/Complete
Who Needs This: Inventors, companies with R&D
Who Is It Required For: Tech startups, innovators
18. Shop & Establishment License
Need: State-wise regulation of commercial premises
Purpose: Employee welfare & legal recognition
Authority: State Labour Department
Types/Levels:
Varies by state and business type
Who Needs This: Every shop/office
Who Is It Required For: Retailers, freelancers, offices, cafes
19. SAN (Sanstha Aadhaar Number)
Need: For NGOs and voluntary organizations
Purpose: Government grants & recognition
Authority: NGO Darpan (NITI Aayog)
Types/Levels:
Unique SAN Number
Who Needs This: NGOs, Trusts, Societies
Who Is It Required For: Non-profit organizations
20. Central Excise Registration
Need: Production of excisable goods
Purpose: Excise duty collection (pre-GST)
Authority: CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs)
Types/Levels:
Based on turnover & type of goods
Who Needs This: Select legacy industries
Who Is It Required For: Tobacco, alcohol, petroleum sectors
21. VAT & CST Registration
Need: Legacy sales tax system
Purpose: Tax on intra/interstate sales (Pre-GST)
Authority: State Commercial Tax Departments
Types/Levels:
VAT: Within state
CST: Interstate
Who Needs This: Still applicable in some sectors
Who Is It Required For: Petroleum dealers, alcohol traders
22. Fertilizer License
Need: Sale of fertilizers
Purpose: Ensure quality and regulation
Authority: State Agriculture Department
Types/Levels:
Retailer, Wholesaler, Manufacturer
Who Needs This: Agriculture input dealers
Who Is It Required For: Fertilizer shops, agri businesses
💼 Industries We Serve
Food & Beverage (cafés, restaurants, cloud kitchens)
Retail Shops & E-commerce
Manufacturing & Pharma
Health & Wellness
Security & Facility Management
Educational Institutions
Export-Import Businesses
One-stop solution for all business registrations
Experienced professionals handling end-to-end filing
Affordable pricing for startups & small businesses
Quick turnaround time with online processing
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| License / Registration | Who Needs It | Purpose | Issuing Authority |
| Sole Proprietorship | Individual business owner | Basic business setup | Local Municipal Authority / Bank / Udyam |
| Partnership Firm | 2 or more partners | Partnership business setup | Registrar of Firms |
| LLP Registration | Professionals / consultants / startups | Flexible business structure with limited liability | Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) |
| Private Limited Company | Startups & growing businesses | Separate legal entity | MCA |
| OPC (One Person Company) | Solo entrepreneur wanting limited liability | Corporate structure for individuals | MCA |
| GST Registration | Businesses above threshold or doing interstate business | To collect and file Goods & Services Tax | Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) |
| FSSAI License | Food businesses (cafés, restaurants, cloud kitchens, food products) | Ensures food safety and hygiene standards | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) |
| Drug License | Pharmacies, chemists, drug manufacturers | To sell/manufacture drugs/medicines | State Drug Controller |
| Trade License | Shops, cafes, commercial businesses | Permission to carry on trade in local limits | Local Municipal Corporation |
| Shop & Establishment Act Registration | Shops, offices, restaurants, small businesses | Regulates working hours, leaves, employment terms | State Labour Department |
| Labour License | Contractors, construction companies | Hiring contract labour legally | State Labour Department |
| Factory License | Manufacturing units | Legal operation of a factory with safety norms | Chief Inspector of Factories (State) |
| Fire Safety NOC | Cafes, hotels, factories, buildings | To ensure fire safety compliance | Local Fire Department |
| ESI Registration | Businesses with ≥10 employees earning <₹21,000/month | Employee medical & health benefit | Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) |
| EPF (PF) Registration | Businesses with ≥20 employees | Provident Fund for employee retirement | Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) |
| MSME / UDYAM Registration | Small and medium enterprises | Government benefits, subsidies & tenders | Ministry of MSME |
| Pollution Control Board NOC | Factories, hotels, food industries | Air/water pollution compliance | State Pollution Control Board |
| Import Export Code (IEC) | Businesses engaged in import/export | Mandatory for international trade | Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) |
| ISO Certification | Any business for quality assurance | Demonstrates quality & process compliance | ISO Certification Bodies |
| ISI Certification | Manufacturers of items like steel, cement, electric appliances | Compliance with Indian Standards | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) |
| Environmental Clearance | Infrastructure, mining, factories | To assess impact on environment | MoEF & State Pollution Board |
| Trademark Registration (™) | Any business with unique brand/logo | Protects brand identity | Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks |
| Copyright Registration | Artists, writers, software developers | Protects original content (literary, music, software) | Copyright Office, India |
| Patent Registration | Inventors, R&D firms | Protects new inventions/processes | Indian Patent Office |
| SAN (Sanstha Aadhaar Number) | NGOs, Trusts, Societies | Unique Aadhaar ID for social organizations | UIDAI / NITI Aayog |
| Central Excise Registration | Manufacturing of excisable goods (where applicable) | Tax compliance for goods under Excise Duty | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) |
| VAT & CST Registration (Only in specific states like Lakshadweep or legacy cases) | Pre-GST or Union Territories without GST | State-level indirect taxation | State Commercial Tax Departments |
| Fertilizer License | Fertilizer retailers or manufacturers | Ensure safety and quality in agri products | State Agriculture Department |
| Security Agency (PSARA License) | Security guard agencies | Legal permission for security business | State Police / PSARA Authority |