09/30/2023
12 mandatory restaurant licenses required to open a restaurant in India🥗
1. FSSAI License
2. Eating house license:
Eating house license is mandatory if you’re planning to open a public restaurant where food and beverages are supplied for consumption.
3. Health/Trade license:
Health Trade License is a license issued by a municipal corporation permitting the operation of a business engaging in goods and services that directly affect the health of the general public.
4. Liquor license:
The Liquor License is permission granted by the State Excise Department to those who want to sell or distribute alcoholic beverages or drinks at a particular place.
5. GST Registration:
GST number is mandatory to start any company in India. If your restaurants have outlets in different states, then you need to have a separate GST registration for each state.
6. Environmental clearance license:
Environmental clearance is a procedure to get clearance from the government for certain industries which cause environmental pollution
7. Fire safety license:
A No-Objection-Certificate (NOC) from the fire department is thus required to run a restaurant.
8. Lift license:
You’ll need a lift clearance if you’re planning to install a lift in your restaurant. You have to ensure that the lift operation is designed by meeting the safety standards.
9. Signage license:
You’ll need a Signage License for advertising your restaurant. This legal permit allows you to market your restaurant by using photos, graphics, and painting in your area.
10. Music license:
Restaurants can obtain a music license from the Phonographic Performance Limited website.
11. Shop and establishment license:
This license is mandatory and permits you to run a business in your respective state. It comes under the Shop and Establishment Act which regulates the working hours, payments of staff, and work conditions.
12. Insurance:
It’s always recommended to insure your restaurant for the following parameters.
• Public Liability
• Product Liability
• Fire Policy
• Building & Assets