1. Goods and Services Tax (GST) Registration

• Required if annual turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh (₹20 lakh for services)
  
• Mandatory for businesses involved in interstate supply or e-commerce
  
• Needed to collect GST, claim input tax credit, and file monthly/quarterly returns
  

2. Professional Tax Registration

• Applicable in states where professional tax is levied
  
• Required for employers and employees based on salary slabs
  
• Must be obtained within 30 days of employing staff
  

3. Shops and Establishment License

• Mandatory for commercial offices, shops, or business establishments
  
• Issued by the local municipal authority or labour department
  
• Regulates working hours, employee rights, and workplace conditions
  

4. Import Export Code (IEC)

• Required for companies engaged in import or export of goods and services
  
• Issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
  
• No renewal needed; lifetime validity
  

5. Other Industry-Specific Licenses

• FSSAI License for food-related businesses
  
• Drug License for pharmaceuticals
  
• MSME/Udyam Registration for small and medium enterprises to access government schemes and subsidies