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Indian business licensing is the most regulator-fragmented of any I-Pro category, spanning at least 12 statutes and 8+ regulators. The [Food Safety and Standards Act 2006](https://www.fssai.gov.in/) (FSSAI - FoSCoS portal) governs all food businesses with a turnover-based three-tier structure (Basic Registration ≤ ₹12 lakh, State License ₹12 lakh-₹20 crore, Central License ≥ ₹20 crore). The [Factories Act 1948](https://labour.gov.in/factories-act-1948) (state Factory Inspectorates) requires a Factory Licence for premises with ≥10 workers using power or ≥20 without power. The Shops and Establishments Acts are state-specific - Delhi amended its Act in 2020 to exempt establishments with <10 workers, and Maharashtra replaced registration with free online intimation in 2017. [Legal Metrology Act 2009](https://consumeraffairs.nic.in/) governs weights, measures, and packaged-commodity declarations. ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 27001, 22000, 45001, 13485, 37001, 39001, 50001, 20000) are issued by NABCB-accredited Certification Bodies under the [BIS Act 2016](https://www.bis.gov.in/) framework. Telecom equipment approval falls under the Indian Telegraph Act 1885 + MTCTE framework. I-Pro Solutions operates a 57-service licensing practice led by Industry specialists, Advocates, Legal Metrology specialists, and ISO Lead Auditors. We handle the entire regulatory footprint - from petty-food-business Basic Registration through multi-state Central FSSAI licensing, ISO certification with NABCB-accredited bodies, and city-specific municipal licences across Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Pune.
Common questions about Licenses & Reg services and procedures.
Under the FSS (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations 2011, petty food businesses with annual turnover up to ₹12 lakh need Form A Basic Registration. Businesses between ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore need a State License (Form B). Businesses above ₹20 crore, or those in dairy, meat, or imported food categories irrespective of turnover, need a Central License.
ISO certification is voluntary in India. However, certain regulators require ISO as a prerequisite - e.g. BIS Act 2016 conformity assessment, NABL accreditation requires ISO 17025, FSSAI requires ISO 22000 for high-risk food categories, CDSCO requires GMP/ISO 13485 for medical devices. Government tenders often mandate ISO 9001.
Trade Licence is issued by the local municipal corporation (e.g. BBMP in Bengaluru, MCG in Gurugram, MCD in Delhi). The application is filed online on the municipal portal with Constitution proof, premises proof (rent agreement or property tax receipt), and the prescribed fee (typically ₹500-₹5,000 depending on business category). Timeline is 15-30 days.
Factory Licence under the Factories Act 1948 is required for premises with ≥10 workers using power or ≥20 without power, and involves a Plan Approval before construction. Shop & Establishment Licence under the state-specific S&E Act covers commercial establishments (retail, offices, hotels, restaurants) and is issued by the municipal corporation or labour department.
Under Regulation 2.1.7 of the FSS (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations 2011, FSSAI Basic Registration and Licences are issued for 1-5 years at the applicant's choice. Renewal must be filed not later than 30 days before expiry. A renewal application filed within 180 days before expiry attracts no late fee.