What is the threshold for obtaining a Factory Licence?

- A licence is mandatory if (a) 10 or more workers are working with the aid of power, or (b) 20 or more workers are working without power. State Governments may extend the Act to premises with fewer workers under s.85 - Maharashtra has extended to 5+ workers with power.

What is Form 2 under the Factories Act?

- Form 2 is the **Application for Sanction of Plan Approval** - filed before construction of the factory building. The plan must be drawn by a registered architect / engineer and must comply with State Factories Rules (minimum plinth area per worker, ventilation, fire safety, latrines, canteen, crèche).

What is Form 4 under the Factories Act?

- Form 4 is the **Application for Grant / Renewal of Factory Licence** - filed after plan approval (Form 3 letter) and after construction. The licence is granted as Form 4B.

Is plan approval mandatory before constructing a factory?

- Yes - under s.8 and Rule 3 of State Factories Rules, plan approval is mandatory before construction begins. Constructing a factory without plan approval is an offence under s.96 - fine ₹10,000-₹50,000.

What is the validity of a Factory Licence?

- Most States issue Factory Licence for **1 year** (annual renewal). Maharashtra and Karnataka have moved to **5-year or 10-year validity** options. Renewal application must be filed at least 30 days before expiry.

What is the difference between Factory Licence and Trade Licence?

- Factory Licence is issued by the State Factory Inspectorate under the Factories Act 1948 (covers safety, health, welfare of workers); Trade Licence is issued by the Municipal Corporation under the State Municipal Corporation Act (covers safety, hygiene, zoning of the trade itself). A factory typically needs both.

What welfare officers must a factory appoint?

- A factory with ≥500 workers must appoint a **Welfare Officer** (s.49); ≥1,000 workers or involving hazardous process - **Safety Officer** (s.40-B); ≥250 workers - **Canteen** (s.46); ≥30 women - **Crèche** (s.48); ≥500 workers - **Ambulance Room** (s.45). Compliance is mandatory and inspectable.

What returns must a factory file annually?

- (a) **Form 15 - Half-yearly Return** by 31 July (for January-June period); (b) **Form 21 - Annual Return** via Shram Suvidha portal by 31 January (for preceding calendar year); (c) Returns to State Pollution Control Board - typically Form II (Consent to Operate annual return) by 31 May.

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Factory License in New Delhi

Get professional Factory License services with I-Pro Solutions. Transparent fees, fast turnaround, expert guidance.

Statutory basis: Applicable Central and State regulatory frameworks in India.

Turnaround

7–14 Days

₹

Starts from

₹1,999

Money-back accuracy

Guaranteed

Total starting from

₹1,999

Professional + estimated government fee

Professional fee₹1,499 starts with

Government fee (est.)₹500 (New Delhi)

Turnaround7–14 Days

Money-back accuracy. CA/CS specialist. Tracked client portal.

CONFIRMEDverified 25 Aug 2026

Total starting from

₹1,999

7–14 Days

Prof: ₹1,499•Govt: ₹500• Guaranteed

Dedicated specialist

CA-led, named point of contact

Tracked client portal

Real-time status, end-to-end

Money-back accuracy

Refile-free if our error

Flat-fee pricing

No hidden charges, ever

About this service

Factory License in New Delhi provides statutory compliance and legal protection under the governing regulatory frameworks in India. Our specialist CA/CS team handles document drafting, eligibility verification, and direct authority filings from initiation to final certification.

Eligibility & thresholds

Minimum

Valid identity & address proof of applicant
Active PAN & registered business premises
Authorized representative authorization

Maximum

Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
No pending statutory disqualifications
Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions

Statutory floor

Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval

What's included

Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.

Documentation Review & Drafting

Our legal experts review applicant credentials, draft statutory forms, and prepare required declarations.

Official Portal Filing

Direct electronic submission on the competent regulatory portal with statutory receipt generation.

Application Tracking & Liaison

End-to-end monitoring of department scrutiny, status updates, and milestone alerts.

Specialist CA/CS Scrutiny

Every application is thoroughly audited by qualified corporate compliance professionals before filing.

Clarification & Query Handling

Prompt preparation and submission of replies to department queries or clarification requests.

Final Registration & Certificate Delivery

Official digital certificate issuance with post-approval compliance guidance.

Government Fee Breakdown

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.

Fee Component	Amount (₹)	Basis / Authority
Factory License in New Delhi Statutory Fee	₹500	Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority
Total Government Fee	₹500	(for default assumptions stated below)

Fee Component

Factory License in New Delhi Statutory Fee

Amount (₹)

₹500

Basis / Authority

Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority

Total Government Fee

₹500

(for default assumptions stated below)

Government charges only — verified statutory schedule for New Delhi, Delhi. Professional fee separate.

Required documents

Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.

1
**PAN of proprietor / firm / company**;
**PAN of proprietor / firm / company**;
2
**Aadhaar of proprietor / directors / partners**;
**Aadhaar of proprietor / directors / partners**;
3
**Plan Approval Letter** - issued under s.8 Factories Act by the Chief Inspector (Form 3 - approval
**Plan Approval Letter** - issued under s.8 Factories Act by the Chief Inspector (Form 3 - approval letter); this is a precondition to licence application;
4
**Factory building plan** - site plan, layout plan, elevation, cross-section, machinery layout (draw
**Factory building plan** - site plan, layout plan, elevation, cross-section, machinery layout (drawn by a registered architect / engineer) - submitted at the plan approval stage;
5
**List of machinery** with installed capacity, horsepower, location in factory;
**List of machinery** with installed capacity, horsepower, location in factory;
6
**Manufacturing process flow chart** - describing the process, raw materials, finished products, by-
**Manufacturing process flow chart** - describing the process, raw materials, finished products, by-products, hazardous chemicals (if any);
7
**List of workers** - expected number per shift;
**List of workers** - expected number per shift;
8
**Proof of possession of premises** - sale deed / lease deed / rental agreement / NOC from owner;
**Proof of possession of premises** - sale deed / lease deed / rental agreement / NOC from owner;
9
**Property tax receipt** (some States);
**Property tax receipt** (some States);
10
**MOA / AOA / Certificate of Incorporation** + Board Resolution nominating the "occupier" (mandatory
**MOA / AOA / Certificate of Incorporation** + Board Resolution nominating the "occupier" (mandatory under s.7[n] - the occupier must be a director / partner in case of company / partnership);
11
**NOC from Pollution Control Board** under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 and
**NOC from Pollution Control Board** under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981;
12
**NOC from Fire Department** under State Fire Service Act (Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safe
**NOC from Fire Department** under State Fire Service Act (Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act 2006 - for factories >500 sq m);
13
**NOC from Electrical Inspector** under Indian Electricity Rules 1956 (for installations >100 kW);
**NOC from Electrical Inspector** under Indian Electricity Rules 1956 (for installations >100 kW);
14
**Building Stability Certificate** from a structural engineer (some States).
**Building Stability Certificate** from a structural engineer (some States).

How it works

Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.

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Step 2: **I-Pro / Architect**
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Step 4: **DISH**
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Step 5: **I-Pro**
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Step 6: **Applicant**
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Step 7: **DISH**
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Step 9: **I-Pro**
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Step 10: **I-Pro**

Post-registration compliance

What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.

Filing	Form	Deadline
Timely Statutory Renewal Penalty: Non-renewal leads to cancellation or statutory fines.	`Periodic`	Mandatory periodic renewal per regulator guidelines.

Filing

Timely Statutory Renewal

Penalty: Non-renewal leads to cancellation or statutory fines.

Form

Periodic

Deadline

Mandatory periodic renewal per regulator guidelines.

Penalties for non-compliance

Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.

Non-compliance	Provision	Penalty
Timely Statutory Renewal	Periodic	Non-renewal leads to cancellation or statutory fines.

Non-compliance

Timely Statutory Renewal

Provision

Periodic

Penalty

Non-renewal leads to cancellation or statutory fines.

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.

1
Mismatched applicant legal name or identity details across KYC proofs
Why: Government verification APIs cross-check with UIDAI and MCA databases and automatically flag discrepancies in spelling or dates.
Fix: Our specialists pre-validate your documents against official government databases before portal filing.
2
Submitting outdated utility bills or non-notarized commercial leases
Why: Premises proofs older than 60 days or defective landlord NOCs trigger statutory scrutiny queries and multi-week processing delays.
Fix: We verify recent billing dates and provide pre-formatted, legally vetted landlord NOC and lease formats.
3
Selecting incorrect classification, turnover slab, or statutory activity code
Why: Applications filed under inappropriate classifications attract show-cause notices and potential rejection without statutory fee refund.
Fix: We conduct a statutory scope assessment to align your application with the exact regulatory requirements.

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