Complete guide to all business licenses, registrations, and compliance requirements for startups and small businesses in India. Every license links to the official government application portal.
Register a private limited company under the Companies Act, 2013 with limited liability and separate legal entity status.
Register an LLP combining the benefits of a company (limited liability) and a partnership firm (flexibility).
Register a company with just one shareholder, perfect for solo entrepreneurs with limited liability protection.
Register a partnership firm under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 for businesses with 2-50 partners.
Simplest business structure owned and managed by one person with unlimited liability, minimal compliance.
Mandatory food safety license for any business involved in food manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution, or sale.
License required to sell, stock, distribute, or manufacture drugs and medicines under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940.
Registration and license required for manufacturing, importing, or selling cosmetics under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act.
Mandatory state-level registration for all shops, commercial establishments, and businesses operating in a state.
Periodic renewal of the Shop & Establishment license to maintain legal compliance for your business premises.
Free online registration for MSMEs based on investment and turnover, providing access to government schemes and subsidies.
Mandatory registration under Goods and Services Tax for businesses exceeding turnover threshold or engaged in inter-state trade.
State-level tax registration for businesses and professionals, deducted from employee salaries and paid to the state government.
Mandatory 10-digit code required for any business engaged in import or export of goods and services from India.
Electronic signature certificate required for filing documents with MCA, GST, income tax, and other government portals.
Unique 8-digit number required for any person who wants to become a director of a company incorporated in India.
Social security scheme for employees earning up to ₹21,000/month providing medical, disability, and maternity benefits.
Mandatory provident fund registration for establishments with 20+ employees under the Employees' Provident Funds Act, 1952.
License required for manufacturing units employing 10+ workers (with power) or 20+ workers (without power) under the Factories Act, 1948.
Mandatory fire safety clearance from the state Fire Department for commercial and industrial premises.
Clearance from State/Central Pollution Control Board for industries and projects that may impact the environment.
Legal protection for brand names, logos, and symbols used to distinguish goods or services in the marketplace.
Legal protection for original literary, artistic, musical, and software works under the Copyright Act, 1957.
Exclusive right granted for an invention - a product or process that provides a new technical solution to a problem.
License issued by the local municipal authority to carry out a specific trade or business within its jurisdiction.
Periodic renewal of FSSAI food license required before expiry to continue food business operations legally.
Government recognition for innovative startups providing tax benefits, funding access, and compliance relaxation.