# Business Licences & Government Registrations > Beyond incorporation and GST, most businesses need sector or activity licences before they can trade: a municipal trade licence, pollution consent for manufacturing, a drug licence to sell medicines, BIS certification for notified products, EPR registration for plastic packaging or electronics, and registrations such as LEI, GeM or ICEGATE for banking, government sales and customs. Each is issued by a different authority with its own portal, fees and renewal cycle. ## Who this is for - New businesses that need operating licences before opening - Manufacturers, importers and brand owners with product regulations - Pharmacies, distributors and medical device sellers - Exporters, importers and businesses selling to the government ## Services - [Municipal Trade Licence](https://www.industax.com/services/business-licences/trade-licence) — Trade licence from the municipal corporation for shops, offices and units - [ISO Certification](https://www.industax.com/services/business-licences/iso-certification) — ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001 and 22000 readiness and certification - [BIS Certification — ISI Mark & CRS](https://www.industax.com/services/business-licences/bis-certification) — Product certification under Quality Control Orders - [Drug Licence — Retail & Wholesale](https://www.industax.com/services/business-licences/drug-licence) — Pharmacy and medicine distribution licences under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules - [Medical Device Licence & Import Registration](https://www.industax.com/services/business-licences/medical-device-registration) — CDSCO licensing under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017 - [Cosmetics Import Registration & Manufacturing Licence](https://www.industax.com/services/business-licences/cosmetics-import-registration) — CDSCO registration under the Cosmetics Rules, 2020 - [Pollution Control Consent — CTE & CTO](https://www.industax.com/services/business-licences/pollution-consent-cte-cto) — Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate from the State Pollution Control Board - [EPR Registration for Plastic Packaging](https://www.industax.com/services/business-licences/epr-plastic-registration) — PIBO registration and annual returns under the Plastic Waste Management Rules - [EPR Registration for E-Waste & Batteries](https://www.industax.com/services/business-licences/epr-e-waste-battery-registration) — Producer registration under the E-Waste and Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 - [Legal Metrology Registration (LMPC)](https://www.industax.com/services/business-licences/legal-metrology-lmpc) — Packaged commodities registration and label declarations - [PSARA Licence for Private Security Agencies](https://www.industax.com/services/business-licences/psara-licence) — Licence under the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 - [RCMC Registration — APEDA, EPCs & FIEO](https://www.industax.com/services/business-licences/rcmc-registration) — Registration-cum-Membership Certificate for exporters - [IEC Annual Update & Modification](https://www.industax.com/services/business-licences/iec-update-modification) — Keep your Importer-Exporter Code active and accurate on DGFT - [ICEGATE Registration & AD Code](https://www.industax.com/services/business-licences/icegate-registration) — Customs e-filing access and port AD code registration - [GeM Seller Registration](https://www.industax.com/services/business-licences/gem-seller-registration) — Sell to government buyers on the Government e-Marketplace - [LEI Code Registration & Renewal](https://www.industax.com/services/business-licences/lei-registration) — Legal Entity Identifier for borrowers and large-value transactions - [PAN & TAN Application](https://www.industax.com/services/business-licences/pan-tan-application) — PAN and TAN for individuals, NRIs, foreigners and entities - [Barcode Registration (GS1 India)](https://www.industax.com/services/business-licences/barcode-gs1-registration) — GTIN barcodes for retail, marketplaces and exports ## FAQs ### Which licences does a new business need in India? Almost every business needs a PAN, GST registration once it crosses the threshold, and a shop and establishment registration or municipal trade licence. On top of that, the activity decides the rest — FSSAI for food, a drug licence for medicines, pollution consent for manufacturing, IEC for imports and exports, and BIS or EPR registration for notified products. ### Are licence fees included in your price? No. Our professional fee and the government fee are shown separately, because government fees depend on your state, capacity or turnover. We tell you the exact official fee before filing, and it is paid directly to the authority. ### Can you guarantee a licence will be granted? No one can. Licences are granted by government authorities after scrutiny and, for some, inspection. We make sure the application is complete and correct, respond to queries and prepare you for inspections, which is what decides most approvals. --- Canonical page: https://www.industax.com/services/business-licences/ Publisher: Indus Tax — CA-led tax and compliance firm (https://www.industax.com). Contact: info@industax.com, 9059139258. This is general information, not advice for your specific facts.