📜 Business & Entity Registrations
Proprietorship Registration
Simplest form of business ownership run by one individual. Registration usually involves obtaining local licenses and tax IDs, as the owner and business are legally the same.
Partnership Firm Registration
A business structure where two or more individuals agree to share profits or losses. Registration involves creating a Partnership Deed and registering with the Registrar of Firms.
LLP Registration
A hybrid structure offering partners limited personal liability (like a company) while allowing the flexible organization of a partnership.
Private Limited Company Registration
The most common corporate structure in India, requiring a minimum of two members. It offers separate legal identity and limited liability to its shareholders.
Public Limited Company Registration
Similar to a Private Ltd. Company but can raise capital from the public (after regulatory compliance) and must have a minimum of three directors.
Society Registration
Registration of an association of people for non-profit purposes, such as charitable, literary, or scientific aims, governed by the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
🛡️ Compliance & Legal
Trade Mark Registration
Legal protection for a brand name, logo, or slogan, establishing ownership and preventing unauthorized use by competitors.
Import Export Code (IEC) Registration
A mandatory, unique 10-digit code issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for anyone involved in importing or exporting goods/services from India.
Digital Signature Certificate
A cryptographic key used to legally sign electronic documents, required for filing documents with government bodies like ROC, GST, and Income Tax.
ISO Registrations
Certifications that indicate a business complies with internationally recognized standards for quality management, environmental management, or other business processes (e.g., ISO 9001).
Company PAN & TAN
Permanent Account Number (PAN) is mandatory for all transactions, and Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) is mandatory for deducting or collecting tax at source.
💼 Mandatory Tax & Labor Registrations
GST Registration
Mandatory registration for collecting and remitting Goods and Services Tax to the government. Required if turnover exceeds the threshold or for interstate trade.
ESIC, PF, PT PE Registration
ESIC (Employee State Insurance Corporation) and PF (Provident Fund) are mandatory social security schemes for employees, while PT (Professional Tax) is a state-level tax on professions.
Trade License
A required authorization issued by the municipal corporation (local governing body) to carry on a specific trade or business within its jurisdiction.
Labour License / Shop License
A license required under the Shops and Establishment Act of the relevant state, necessary for regulating working conditions, hours of work, and holidays.
🍴 Sector-Specific & Government Schemes
FSSAI/ FOSCOS/ Food License
Mandatory license issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for any business involved in manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution, or sale of food products.
MSME/ Udyam/ Udyog Aadhar Registration
Government registration for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. It provides access to special government schemes, subsidies, and credit facilities.
Start-up India Registration
Official recognition granted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) for startups in India. It enables businesses to access government schemes, tax benefits, funding opportunities, and simplified compliance norms.
