Every licence your business needs, in one workspace.
Eighteen registrations, licences and certificates that Indian businesses and individuals need to operate, hire, export, bid and transact. Pick what applies, or combine several, and a CA files each one with a published starting fee.
18
Registrations and licences
Free
Udyam on the official portal
₹499
Starting fee
250+
Clients
A CA and CS firm with offices in Kolkata, Delhi and Bengaluru.
Start with GST, if you need it
Most businesses need a GST registration before, or alongside, the licences below. GST registration is compulsory once your turnover crosses the threshold for your state and type of supply, and for inter-state sellers of goods and most e-commerce sellers. There is no government fee for it.
GST registration · GST composition scheme · GST return filing
Registrations and licences we file
Each registration is a defined deliverable with a published starting fee. Pick one or several; we diarise renewals and annual returns for the ones that have them.
MSME / Udyam Registration
Udyam
The free government certificate that unlocks MSME benefits - priority sector lending, lower interest, 45-day payment protection, subsidy schemes and TReDS access. Filed via the Udyam portal with Aadhaar e-KYC.
Timeline
1-2 working days
Our fee
₹499
Validity
Lifetime
Govt fee
Nil (free on udyamregistration.gov.in)
- Eligibility & investment-turnover review
- Aadhaar-linked Udyam application
- NIC code mapping for business activity
- Soft-copy certificate & udyam print
Best for
Any business with turnover up to ₹500 crore (medium enterprise limit from 1 April 2025)
IEC (Import Export Code)
IEC
The DGFT code needed to import or export goods, the same 10 characters as your PAN. Service exporters need it only to claim Foreign Trade Policy benefits. Permanent validity, with a free annual update every April to June.
Timeline
2-3 working days
Our fee
₹999 + ₹500 DGFT fee
Validity
Lifetime
Issuer
DGFT
- DGFT portal application & ANF-2A
- Bank A/c & address validation
- PAN-linked IEC issuance
- Annual update reminders
Best for
Anyone importing or exporting from India
Startup India / DPIIT
DPIIT
DPIIT recognition is free and is the starting point for the Section 140 tax holiday (old Section 80-IAC), which needs a separate Inter-Ministerial Board certificate, and for startup fee concessions such as the ₹4,500 trademark fee.
Timeline
5-10 working days
Our fee
₹2,499
Validity
10 yrs from incorp. (20 for deep tech)
Govt fee
Nil
- Eligibility & innovation write-up
- DPIIT portal end-to-end filing
- Document pre-check & resubmission
- Roadmap to the Section 140 (old 80-IAC) claim
Best for
Companies, LLPs and registered firms under 10 years old, turnover under ₹200 crore
ISO Certification
ISO
Globally recognised quality / process certifications - ISO 9001:2026 (quality), 27001:2022 (info-security), 14001:2026 (environment), 22000 (food), issued only by accredited certification bodies. Mandatory for many government tenders and global procurement.
Timeline
Three year certificate cycle
Our fee
Gap analysis from ₹999 (audit fee extra)
Validity
3 years
Standards
9001 / 27001 / 14001
- Gap analysis & SoP drafting
- Internal audit walk-through
- Accredited certification body coordination
- Annual surveillance audit support
Best for
Manufacturers, services & tender bidders
Shop & Establishment
Shop Act
State-level registration mandatory for any commercial establishment - shop, office, café, agency. Regulates working hours, holidays, leave, wages. Issued by the labour department.
Timeline
5-10 working days
Our fee
₹999
Validity
1-5 years (state)
Issuer
State labour dept
- Form A application with proofs
- Inspector liaison for verification
- Establishment number issued
- Renewal reminder workflow
Best for
Any office, shop, café or commercial premise
PTEC / PTRC Registration
PTEC/PTRC
Professional Tax for employer (PTEC) and employee deductions (PTRC). Mandatory across Maharashtra, Karnataka, WB, TN and several other states. State-specific slabs apply.
Timeline
5-7 working days
Our fee
Fee on quote
Validity
Lifetime (annual filings)
Issuer
State PT dept
- PTEC for employer & PTRC for staff
- State-portal application
- Slab analysis & deduction setup
- First-month PT challan filed
Best for
Employers in PT-applicable states
Professional Tax Registration
PT
State professional-tax certificate for self-employed professionals, traders and firms. Required even for sole proprietors and freelancers in states like Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Timeline
3-5 working days
Our fee
Fee on quote
Frequency
Annual
Issuer
State PT dept
- State-specific eligibility check
- Portal registration & PTRC if needed
- Slab mapping for your turnover
- Annual return filing reminder
Best for
Freelancers, traders & professionals
FSSAI Registration
FSSAI
The food-safety licence mandatory for any business that manufactures, processes, packages, distributes or sells food. Basic / State / Central licence based on turnover and operation scale.
Timeline
7-15 working days
Our fee
From ₹1,999
Validity
Perpetual (from 1 April 2026)
Type
Basic / State / Central
- Licence-tier analysis (turnover-linked)
- Form A / B / C with KYC
- Premise inspection support
- Annual fee and Form D-1 return reminders
Best for
Food businesses, cloud kitchens & importers
Digital Signature (DSC)
DSC
Class-3 DSC for MCA, GST, IT, EPF, ICEGATE and tender portals. Issued by licensed Certifying Authorities such as eMudhra, Sify and NCode. Two-year or three-year validity options.
Timeline
1-3 working days
Our fee
₹1,999
Validity
2 / 3 years
Class
Class 3
- Video-KYC and PAN-Aadhaar validation
- DSC token (USB) delivered to address
- DSC mapping for MCA / GST portals
- Renewal reminder before expiry
Best for
Anyone signing on government portals
Trade Licence
Trade
Municipal corporation licence mandatory for running a trade or business from any commercial premise. Issued by your city corporation - rules and fees are city-specific.
Timeline
10-20 working days
Our fee
₹1,999
Issuer
Municipal corp.
Validity
1 year
- Corporation portal application
- Premise & fire NOC coordination
- Inspection follow-up
- Annual renewal reminder
Best for
Retail outlets & service establishments
AD Code Registration
AD Code
The Authorised Dealer (AD) code your bank issues for your export account, registered against your IEC on ICEGATE for the customs location you ship from. Without it the shipping bill and the refund credit both stall.
Timeline
Before your first shipping bill
Our fee
Fee on quote
Issuer
Your AD bank
Registered on
ICEGATE
- Check of what ICEGATE already shows
- AD code letter from your bank
- Registration per customs location
- Incentive account position checked
Best for
Exporters of goods
12A & 80G Registration
12A / 80G
Registration (old 12A, now section 332 of the Income-tax Act, 2025) lets the NGO claim exemption on its income; approval (old 80G, now section 354) lets donors claim a deduction. For FY 2025-26, Form 10A/10AB under the 1961 Act; from 1 April 2026, Form 104/105 under the Income-tax Act, 2025 (sections 332 and 354). Donation statements are Form 113 and donor certificates Form 114. The two filings that turn a registered NGO into a fundable entity. Five-year validity, renewable.
Timeline
30-60 working days
Our fee
From ₹3,499 each
Validity
5 years
Forms
104 / 105 (old 10A / 10AB)
- Form 104 / 105 filing on the income-tax portal
- Trust deed & activity-report review
- Income-tax queries handled
- Renewal reminder before expiry
Best for
Societies, Trusts & Section 8 companies
ESIC Registration
ESIC
Mandatory once you employ 10+ people earning ≤ ₹21,000/month. Provides medical, sickness, maternity and disability benefits to employees and their dependants. Filed under ESI Act, 1948.
Timeline
5-7 working days
Our fee
₹999
Threshold
10 employees
Employer share
3.25%
- Online ESIC code generation
- Sub-codes for branches
- Employee onboarding & IP cards
- First month's challan filed
Best for
Establishments with 10+ low-wage staff
EPF Registration
EPF
Mandatory provident-fund registration once you employ 20+ people. Filed on the Shram Suvidha / EPFO portal - generates an establishment code and links your DSC.
Timeline
5-7 working days
Our fee
₹999
Threshold
20 employees
Contribution
12% employer
- Shram Suvidha portal registration
- Establishment code generation
- DSC mapping on EPF portal
- First ECR filing + UAN linkage
Best for
Establishments with 20+ employees
PAN for NRIs
NRI PAN
Form 95 (old 49AA) for foreign citizens, including OCI holders; Form 93 (old 49A) for NRIs who are Indian citizens - required for property transactions, Indian bank accounts, mutual-fund investments and ITR filing. Includes apostille co-ordination.
Timeline
10-15 working days
Our fee
₹2,499 onwards
Form
95 / 93
Issuer
NSDL / UTIITSL
- Form 95 or 93 preparation
- Apostille / notary guidance
- Indian address representative
- Physical PAN delivery overseas
Best for
NRIs, OCIs & foreign nationals
EPF Withdrawal
PF Claim
Final settlement (Form 19), pension withdrawal (Form 10C) or partial advance (Form 31) of EPF - claim filing with UAN, KYC, Form 121 (old 15G/15H) where eligible, and TDS advice.
Timeline
15-30 working days
Our fee
₹1,499 per claim
Forms
19 / 10C / 31
Includes
TDS / Form 121 advisory
- UAN-linked composite claim
- Form 121 where TDS does not apply
- Pension scheme certificate (10C)
- Grievance / escalation cover
Best for
Employees exiting, retiring or relocating
Income Certificate
Income Cert
Tehsildar / SDM-issued income certificate for fee concessions, education scholarships, government scheme eligibility (EWS, BPL) and visa documentation.
Timeline
10-20 working days
Our fee
From ₹1,499
Issuer
Tehsildar / SDM
Validity
1-3 years (state)
- State portal application
- Affidavit & ITR proof bundling
- Tehsil follow-up & verification
- Soft + hard copy delivery
Best for
Students, EWS applicants, visa filers
Valuation Report
Valuation
Registered Valuer reports under Companies Act / Income-tax Rule 11UA / FEMA - for share issue, ESOP, FC-GPR, M&A, slump sale or insolvency. DCF or NAV methodology.
Timeline
10-15 working days
Our fee
From ₹9,999
Rules
11UA / 11UAE / FEMA
Methodology
DCF / NAV
- Registered Valuer (IBBI / Cat-I)
- DCF projection model
- FEMA / Rule 11UA compliance
- Defence-ready valuation memo
Best for
FDI, ESOP, M&A & restructurings
All services in this category
Every filing and registration we handle here - including the specialised ones not featured above.
- AD Code Registration
- APEDA Registration
- Class 3 DSC
- Drug Licence
- EPF Withdrawal
- FSSAI Central Licence
- FSSAI Licence Modification
- FSSAI State Licence
- GeM Registration
- Gumasta
- Income Certificate
- ISO certification
- NRI PAN
- Rectification
- S&E registration
- TM assignment
- TM enforcement
- TM hearing
- TM licensing
- TM opposition
- TM renewal
- Trade licence
- Valuation Report
- Wordmark
Which registrations does your business need?
The right set depends on what you do, where you operate and how many people you employ. This table is a starting point; we confirm it for your state before you apply.
| If your business... | You usually need | Where it is issued |
|---|---|---|
| Is any registered business within the MSME limits | Udyam registration (free) | udyamregistration.gov.in |
| Has a shop, office or commercial premises | Shop and establishment registration; a trade licence where the municipality requires one | State labour department; municipal body |
| Imports or exports goods | IEC; AD code with your bank; GST registration | DGFT; your bank and customs; GST portal |
| Exports agricultural or processed food products | APEDA registration (RCMC) | APEDA |
| Makes, stores, sells or delivers food | FSSAI registration or licence (perpetual validity from 1 April 2026): a State licence or a Central licence by turnover and kind of business | FSSAI (FoSCoS) |
| Sells to government buyers | GeM seller registration | Government e-Marketplace |
| Employs staff | ESIC from 10 employees; EPF from 20 employees; professional tax in states that levy it | ESIC; EPFO; state tax department |
| Signs on government portals | Class 3 digital signature certificate | Licensed Certifying Authority |
| Is a startup company, LLP or registered firm | Startup India (DPIIT) recognition (free) | DPIIT, through the National Single Window System |
| Is an NGO, trust or section 8 company | Registration and approval under the Income-tax Act, 2025 (old 12A and 80G) | Income-tax portal |
Delhi does not levy professional tax, while West Bengal, Karnataka and Maharashtra do. Licences for specific trades are issued by state authorities: a chemist or distributor, for example, needs a drug licence from the state drugs control department.
What our fees include
Every card shows Regikart's starting professional fee. Government fees are separate and are paid at actuals: for example ₹500 for an IEC, and nothing for Udyam, GST registration or DPIIT recognition.
Professional fees exclude GST at 18%. Government fees, where they apply, are paid at actuals to the department and are shown separately. Fees verified on 21 September 2026.
Where a card says "Fee on quote", the fee depends on your state or scope and we confirm it in writing before we start.
From eligibility check to certificate in four steps.
Eligibility & scope
A call to confirm exactly which licences your business needs - we never up-sell what doesn't apply.
Document checklist
Curated, licence-specific checklist - we pre-check every scan before any portal submission.
Filing & inspection
Portal filing, fee payment, inspection coordination (where required) and rejection-recovery support.
Certificate & renewals
Soft copy delivered, calendar set for renewal / annual return so you never miss a date.
Registration and licence questions
A CA reviews your activity, state and headcount and tells you which registrations apply before you pay.
Still have questions?
Call or WhatsApp +91 70444 94804 and a CA will map the registrations for your state.
Talk to a CA →Which licences and registrations does a new business need in India?
It depends on your activity, state and headcount. Most businesses need GST registration once over the threshold, Udyam registration, and a shop and establishment registration for their premises. Exporters add an IEC, food businesses add FSSAI, and employers add ESIC from 10 employees and EPF from 20. A CA can map the full list for your state.
Is Udyam registration free?
Yes. Udyam registration has no government fee and is done only on the official portal, udyamregistration.gov.in. Private websites that charge for it are not the government. Regikart files it for a ₹499 professional fee if you want help, but you can always register yourself with your Aadhaar and PAN.
Does an FSSAI licence still need renewal?
No. From 1 April 2026, FSSAI registrations and licences have perpetual validity, so the old one-to-five-year renewal cycle has ended. You still keep paying the annual fee, file the Form D-1 annual return where it applies, and update the licence when business details change.
Is GST registration needed along with these licences?
Often, yes. GST registration is separate from every licence on this page and is compulsory once turnover crosses the threshold for your state and type of supply, and for inter-state sellers of goods. Exporters of goods usually need GST registration together with an IEC. GST registration carries no government fee.
Are government fees included in your fees?
No. Each card shows Regikart's professional fee, which excludes GST at 18%. Government fees are paid at actuals to the department and shown separately, for example ₹500 to DGFT for an IEC. Several registrations, such as Udyam, GST registration and DPIIT recognition, have no government fee at all.
Mujhe apne business ke liye kaun kaun se licence chahiye?
Start with three questions: what you sell, where your premises are, and how many people you employ. Premises usually need a shop and establishment registration, food needs FSSAI, imports and exports need an IEC, and staff bring ESIC, EPF and professional tax. Share these details with us and a CA lists what applies in your state.
Can you file several registrations together?
Yes. Many businesses file GST registration, Udyam and a shop and establishment registration together, or IEC with GST and an LUT if they export. Each registration keeps its own fee and government process, and we sequence them so that names, addresses and PAN details match across all of them.
Do you handle renewals and annual filings?
Yes, for the registrations that have them. Examples are the IEC annual update between April and June, the FSSAI Form D-1 annual return, digital signature renewal before expiry and the five-yearly renewal of NGO registrations. Udyam and GST registration never need renewal, and FSSAI licences no longer do; they need updates only when details change.
Find out which registrations your business needs
A CA reviews your activity, state and headcount and tells you which registrations apply before you pay. Call or WhatsApp +91 70444 94804.