Which licenses & registrations does my business need?
Answer a few quick questions and get the registrations & licences that apply to a business like yours — each with its deadline and what it costs to skip.
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Why every business needs a different list
Every Indian business needs a different mix of registrations and licences depending on what it does, how much it earns, how many people it employs and where it operates. A food business needs an FSSAI licence; an exporter needs an IEC; a real-estate project needs RERA registration; an NGO receiving foreign funds needs FCRA; almost everyone above the threshold needs GST, and most businesses benefit from Udyam (MSME) registration. This wizard maps your answers to the registrations that typically apply to a business like yours.
Why it matters
Missing a required registration is expensive: GST non-registration can cost 10% of the tax due, an expired FSSAI licence up to ₹5 lakh, an FCRA lapse the ability to receive foreign funds, and RERA non-compliance up to 5% of project cost per day. Knowing your list up front — with each deadline and consequence — is the cheapest compliance you can do.
Frequently asked questions
Which registrations does every business need?
Most businesses should get Udyam (MSME) registration (free) and a PAN; GST is required once you cross the turnover threshold (₹40 lakh for goods, ₹20 lakh for services) or supply inter-state. Beyond that it depends on your sector.
When is GST registration mandatory?
When turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh (goods) or ₹20 lakh (services) — lower in special-category states — or if you make inter-state supplies or sell via e-commerce, regardless of turnover.
What FSSAI licence does a food business need?
Basic Registration under ₹12 lakh turnover, a State Licence from ₹12 lakh to ₹20 crore, and a Central Licence above ₹20 crore or if you import/export or operate in multiple states.
Is this a definitive legal list?
No — it is guidance based on common sector rules. Your exact requirements depend on your specific activity, state and facts; confirm with a professional.
This is general guidance to help you understand which registrations typically apply — not legal advice. Exact requirements depend on your activity, state and turnover, and rules change. Confirm with a CA / company secretary before acting.