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GST Registration

WHEN IT IS MANDATORY

• Aggregate annual turnover above ₹40 lakh (suppliers of goods) or ₹20 lakh (services or mixed supplies).
• Lower thresholds (generally ₹20 lakh goods, ₹10 lakh services) apply in most special category states; confirm for your state.
• Regardless of turnover: e-commerce sellers and operators, inter-state supply of goods in most cases, casual and non-resident taxable persons, and persons liable under reverse charge.

VOLUNTARY REGISTRATION

• Lets you claim input tax credit and sell to GST-registered buyers and marketplaces.
• Brings return filing and compliance duties from day one.

COMPOSITION SCHEME

• For goods traders and manufacturers with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore in the previous year (₹75 lakh in some special category states); service providers under the separate scheme up to ₹50 lakh.
• Pays tax at a small flat percentage of turnover; no input tax credit, no inter-state supply, and quarterly payment with an annual return.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Apply on the GST portal (Form GST REG-01) with PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, bank proof and photographs.
2. Verify with OTP; obtain the ARN.
3. Officer verifies within about 7 working days; GSTIN and certificate are issued.

MSME / Udyam Registration

CLASSIFICATION FROM 1 APRIL 2025

BENEFITS

• Collateral-free loans through credit-guarantee schemes and priority-sector lending.
• Payment protection: buyers must pay within 45 days, with interest on delay; delayed payments to micro and small suppliers can be disallowed as a tax deduction.
• Subsidies, fee concessions, tender relaxations and support under central and state schemes (subject to each scheme’s terms).

HOW TO APPLY

1. Register free at the Udyam portal using Aadhaar of the proprietor or authorised signatory.
2. Enter PAN, GSTIN and business details; investment and turnover data are pulled from tax records.
3. Download the Udyam Registration Certificate and keep it updated.

DPIIT Startup India Recognition

ELIGIBILITY

• Private limited company, LLP, registered partnership firm (and cooperative societies, as widened in 2026).
• Incorporated within the last 10 years (20 for deep tech) with turnover not exceeding ₹200 crore (₹300 crore for deep tech) in any year since incorporation.
• Working on innovation, development or improvement of products or services, or a scalable model with job or wealth-creation potential; not formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business.

BENEFITS

• Section 80-IAC: profit-linked deduction for 3 consecutive years out of the first 10, after Inter-Ministerial Board approval.
• Angel tax has been abolished from 1 April 2025, so this is no longer a separate relief to apply for.
• Faster patent examination, reduced patent and trademark fees, self-certification under selected labour and environment laws, and public-procurement relaxations.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Apply on the Startup India / National Single Window portal with the incorporation certificate and a short business write-up.
2. Receive the DPIIT recognition certificate.
3. Apply separately for tax exemption approval if you plan to claim 80-IAC.

FSSAI Food Licence

WHICH ONE DO YOU NEED?

• Basic Registration: petty food businesses with annual turnover up to ₹12 lakh (small retailers, hawkers, temporary stalls, tiny producers).
• State Licence: medium businesses within the turnover band above, issued by the State Food Safety authority.
• Central Licence: larger businesses, importers, and certain operators regardless of turnover such as those in ports or central government premises.

APPLICATION ON FoSCoS

1. Register or log in on the FSSAI FoSCoS portal.
2. Choose “Apply for licence / registration” and select the business kind and product categories.
3. Fill in the applicable form (Form A for registration; Form B for licence), with business and premises details.
4. Upload documents: ID proof, photograph, proof of premises, list of products, food safety management plan (for licence), and company or partnership papers where applicable.
5. Pay the fee online; the authority scrutinises the application and may inspect the premises.
6. Receive the registration / licence; display the number on premises and packaging.

WATCH-OUTS

• Fees and validity (1–5 years) depend on category and state.
• Renew before expiry to avoid late fees; manufacturers and importers also file annual returns.