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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