Incorporation and Business Registration

• Certificate of Incorporation from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) under the Companies Act, 2013.
  
• Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) from the Income Tax Department.
  
• Goods and Services Tax (GST) Registration for businesses engaged in the supply of goods or services.
  
• Shops and Establishments Registration under the respective state laws for office or commercial premises.
  
• Professional Tax Registration as applicable in certain states.
  

Industry-Specific Licenses

• Manufacturing License from the respective state or central government departments for industrial or chemical operations.
  
• Drug License under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act for pharmaceutical ventures.
  
• Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) License for food processing or trading businesses.
  
• Importer Exporter Code (IEC) from DGFT for foreign trade activities.
  
• Telecom License from the Department of Telecommunications for communication services.
  
• Mining or Environmental License for natural resource-based projects.
  

Environmental and Safety Approvals

• Environmental Clearance (EC) under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, for projects requiring EIA.
  
• Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) from the State Pollution Control Board.
  
• Factory License under the Factories Act, 194,8 for manufacturing operations.
  
• Hazardous Waste Authorization for units handling or generating hazardous substances.
  
• Fire Safety Clearance from the Fire Department based on local building regulations.
  

Labour and Employment Registrations

• Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) Registration for employee welfare.
  
• Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Registration for health and insurance benefits.
  
• Labour License under the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, if contract workers are engaged.
  
• A Trade License from the local municipal authority for operating commercial establishments.
  
• Gratuity and Bonus Compliance under respective labor laws.
  

Intellectual Property and Sectoral Approvals

• Trademark and Copyright Registration for the protection of branding and original content.
  
• Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Certification for quality compliance in regulated products.
  
• Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Approval is required if listed or in financial services.
  
• Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) or RBI Approval if foreign investment exceeds the automatic route limits.
  
• State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) Approvals for JV projects involving state-level benefits or concessions.