Registrations required for Resturant Startup

Mandatory Registrations

✅ Company Registration (under Companies Act, 2013)
Legal entity formation

✅ GST Registration (Goods and Services Tax)
Tax compliance for restaurant services

✅ FSSAI Food Business License (Category II – Restaurant)
Food safety and regulatory approval

✅ Local Municipal Trade License (Retail/Sales and Service License)
Local operation approval

✅ Shops and Establishment Act Registration (state specific)
Labor and employment compliance

✅ Permanent Account Number (PAN)
Tax filing and banking requirements

✅ Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN)
Tax deduction and collection for employees

✅ State Excise License (if alcohol will be served)
Licensing for sale of alcoholic beverages

Optional / Recommended

➕ Udyog Aadhaar (MSME) Registration
Eligibility for subsidies, credit and tax incentives

➕ ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System Certification
Credibility and assurance of food safety practices

➕ ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification
Credibility and quality management assurance

➕ Swachh Bharat Solid Waste Management Certification
Environmental compliance and promotional advantage

➕ International Food Standard (IFS) Food Certification
Market access and credibility for export/import

➕ Export Import Code (IEC)
Facilitates import of ingredients if required

➕ State Environmental Clearance (for large waste generation or heavy equipment)
Compliance with environmental laws and avoid penalties

📌 Summary & Disclaimer

This checklist highlights the key mandatory and
optional registrations your business may require.
Please note that compliance requirements can vary based on factors such as:

  • 📍 Exact location / state regulations
  • 🏭 Scale of operations (small, medium, large)
  • 👥 Number of employees you hire
  • 🌍 Whether you operate locally or internationally

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