Business registrations

These are the registrations a typical business needs soon after it starts — covering employees, premises, and trade.

Register your establishment under the EPF scheme, set up employee accounts, and run the monthly ECR filings — handled by PBT.

Register under the ESI scheme and run the contributions and filings, so employees receive medical and cash benefits — handled by PBT.

Register your enterprise as a Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise on the Udyam portal to access MSME benefits — guided by PBT.

Obtain your IEC from the DGFT so you can import or export — and keep it active with the annual update — handled by PBT.

Obtain the trade licence your municipal authority requires for your business activity and premises — handled by PBT.

Get the right FSSAI registration or licence for your food business — basic, state, or central — handled by PBT.

Register your real-estate project or agency with the state RERA authority and meet the ongoing disclosure requirements — guided by PBT.

Obtain an RCMC from the relevant Export Promotion Council or Commodity Board so you can claim export benefits — handled by PBT.

Obtain FCRA registration or prior permission so your NGO can lawfully receive foreign donations, and meet the ongoing reporting — guided by PBT.

Get the CLRA registration (principal employer) or licence (contractor) you need to engage contract labour lawfully — handled by PBT.