Licences and registrations to run your business legally
Most Indian businesses need a stack of registrations and licences — and which ones depend entirely on your sector, size, location and activity. We cover the full range with a guided, AI-assisted, expert-reviewed workflow and clear document checklists: business-identity registrations (Udyam/MSME, GST), food licences (FSSAI registration, licence, renewal, returns), import/export registrations (IEC, ICEGATE, RCMC, APEDA), employer registrations (PF, ESI, professional tax), shop and local licences (Shop Act, trade licence, fire NOC), product and quality certifications (ISO, BIS, barcode, halal) and NGO registrations (12A, 80G, trust, society, NGO Darpan, CSR-1). Business compliance, powered by AI — verified where possible, reviewed by experts, tracked by you. Every application runs through the relevant official government portal, government and authority fees are always shown separately, and we never promise a guaranteed licence, certificate, approval or timeline.
Tax & MSME
Trade & quality
AI-assisted checks
Document and eligibility checks before work begins.
Expert-reviewed
Qualified professionals review every filing.
Tracked & reminded
Live status and compliance reminders in your portal.
FAQs
Registrations questions, answered
Which registrations does my business actually need?
It depends on your activity, turnover, location, employee count and sector. A food business needs FSSAI; an exporter needs IEC (and often RCMC/APEDA); an employer crossing thresholds needs PF/ESI and professional tax; a shop needs Shop Act and sometimes a trade licence and fire NOC; an NGO needs 12A/80G and more. Use the AI Advisor or talk to an expert for a personalised checklist before you file.
What are the main categories of registrations and licences?
Broadly: business-identity registrations (Udyam/MSME, GST), food licences (FSSAI), import/export registrations (IEC, ICEGATE, RCMC, APEDA), employer/labour registrations (PF, ESI, professional tax), shop and local licences (Shop Act, trade licence, fire NOC), product/quality certifications (ISO, BIS, barcode, halal), and NGO registrations (trust/society, 12A, 80G, NGO Darpan, CSR-1).
Are government fees included in your pricing?
No. Quoted amounts are professional fees. Government, department, local-authority and certification-body charges — plus any inspection, testing, stamp duty or renewal fees — vary by registration, state and category and are shown separately before payment.
How long do registrations take?
Timelines vary widely by authority — some (like Udyam) are often same-day, while others depend on inspections, testing or clarifications (FSSAI licences, BIS, fire NOC, RERA). We distinguish our processing time from official processing time in your portal and never promise a guaranteed timeline.
Do you handle food, export, employer and NGO registrations?
Yes — FSSAI registration/licence/renewal/returns and halal for food; IEC, ICEGATE, RCMC and APEDA for import/export; PF, ESI and professional tax for employers; and trust/society, 12A, 80G, NGO Darpan and CSR-1 for NGOs. We map the right set to your situation.
Can you handle renewals and periodic returns too?
Yes. Many licences have renewals and returns — FSSAI (renewal and annual returns), professional tax (periodic returns), PF/ESI (monthly filings), DSC (1–3 year renewal), trade and fire licences (often annual). We track due dates and file with reminders.
Is GST registration part of this?
GST registration is a key business registration, but it lives in our dedicated GST vertical — we link to it here and handle it there, so you get the deeper GST content and filing support alongside your other registrations.
Do you file directly through a government API?
No. We prepare and review applications and file through the relevant official government portals (Udyam, FoSCoS, DGFT, EPFO/ESIC, state and MCA portals, and licensed Certifying Authorities for DSCs). We never claim a private API, and approval — and any inspection or testing — rests with the authority.