Registrations required for Cosmetic Startup

Mandatory Registrations

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

✅ Permanent Account Number (PAN)
Tax identification for business transactions

✅ Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN)
For deducting and depositing tax at source

✅ Goods and Services Tax Registration (GST)
To collect and remit GST on sales

✅ Factory License under Factories Act, 1948
Mandatory for any production facility in West Bengal

✅ Fire Safety Certificate (FSC)
Compliance with fire safety norms

✅ Pollution Control Board License (PRC)
State environmental compliance for emissions and effluents

✅ Trade License from Municipal Corporation
Local trade and licensing requirement

✅ Shops and Establishments Registration
Compliance with state labour laws for shops

✅ Employees State Insurance registration (ESI)
Social security covering employees

✅ Employees Provident Fund registration (EPF)
Provident fund contribution for employees

✅ Professional Tax Registration (West Bengal)
Tax deducted by employer for employees

✅ Cosmetic Product Registration under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Department of Cosmetics, 2013 Rules)
Legal requirement for selling cosmetics in India

✅ Import Export Code (IEC) from DGFT
Required for importing raw materials or exporting finished products

Optional / Recommended

➕ Trademark Registration under Trade Marks Act, 1999
Brand protection and market credibility

➕ ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certificate
Improve quality assurance and customer confidence

➕ ISO 22716:2011 Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Standard Certification
Industry best‑practice compliance and market access

➕ ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System Certificate
Demonstrate environmental stewardship and potential tax incentives

➕ Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Certification for Cosmetics
Ensures product safety and regulatory confidence

➕ FSSAI License (optional)
Useful if the business expands into food‑grade cosmetic offerings

➕ Patent Registration under Patents Act, 1970
Protect unique formulations or processes for IP advantage

📌 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

💡 BizSoft provides end-to-end compliance fulfillment services
from registrations to ongoing filings, so you can focus on your business.

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