Guides for Indian founders & operators

Original explainers on licences, registrations and day-to-day compliance. Informational only — always verify on the official government portal.

These guides are written for people who need a practical sequence — not a legal textbook. Each article explains when a requirement typically applies, what documents are commonly asked, and how to avoid the mistakes we see founders make when they start from Google search snippets alone.

• Licences you typically need to start a business in India

  A staged checklist from PAN and bank account to GST, Shop & Establishment, trade licence and sector permits.

• GST registration checklist for first-time applicants

  Documents, portal flow, common rejection reasons, and how to decide if you are within the threshold.

• Central vs State vs Local licences — how to tell which you need

  A plain-language map of authority levels with examples founders actually encounter.

• FSSAI for restaurants, cloud kitchens and packaged food

  Basic vs State vs Central registration, premises proof, and what inspectors usually look for.

• Udyam MSME registration — benefits and when it matters

  Why lenders and buyers ask for Udyam, how to register free, and what to update after you grow.

• A practical compliance calendar for small Indian businesses

  Monthly and annual reminders spanning GST returns, labour filings and licence renewals.

Browse the full catalogue on LicenseHub.