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Beyond accounting, taxation, and audit, businesses in India must comply with multiple regulatory and licensing requirements. These compliances ensure legal operations, transparency with regulators, and protection of employees, customers, and stakeholders.
Labour Law Compliances (PF, ESIC, PT)
Provident Fund (PF)
Mandatory for establishments with 20+ employees
Law Reference: Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
Employees’ State Insurance (ESI)
Applicable to employees earning up to ₹21,000/month
Law Reference: Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
Professional Tax (PT)
State-specific levy on professionals and salaried employees
Law Reference: State Professional Tax Acts (varies by state)
Licensing & Regulatory Registrations
Shops & Establishment License – Mandatory for commercial premises
Factory, Trade, and Pollution Control Licenses – Required for industrial and regulated activities
Law References: Shops & Establishment Acts (State-wise), Factories Act, 1948
Import Export Code (IEC) & DGFT Compliance
Mandatory for businesses involved in import/export of goods or services
Law Reference: Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992
Ensures compliance with Indian trade regulations and smooth international operations
RERA Registration
Mandatory for real estate developers and agents before advertising or selling projects
Law Reference: Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016
Ensures legal compliance and protects buyers’ interests
FSSAI Food License
Required for businesses engaged in food manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution, or sale
Law Reference: Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Ensures compliance with food safety standards and protects consumer health
MSME Udyam Registration
For Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises to avail government benefits, subsidies, loans, and tenders
Law Reference: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006
Helps businesses access financial support and participate in government programs
Trademark Registration
Protects brand names, logos, slogans, and product identity from misuse
Law Reference: Trade Marks Act, 1999
Ensures legal protection and strengthens brand value
Process of Obtaining & Maintaining Compliances
Assessment & Documentation – Identify required registrations/licenses and prepare applications
Verification & Issuance – Department scrutiny, inspections, and issuance of certificate/license
Ongoing Compliance – Renewal, returns filing, and responding to notices (Timelines: 7–60 days depending on license)
Legal Framework & Penalties
PF & ESI Non-Compliance: Penalty up to ₹25,000 and prosecution
Import/Export without IEC: Seizure of goods, penalties under FEMA
RERA Violation: Fine up to 10% of project cost, imprisonment up to 3 years
FSSAI Violation: Fine up to ₹5 lakh, imprisonment in severe cases
Trademark Infringement: Penalty up to ₹2 lakh, imprisonment up to 3 years
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