PSARA Licence for Private Security Agencies
Licence under the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005
- 1PrepareEntity, training tie-up and documents ready.
- 2ApplyApplication filed; police verification.
- 3LicenceLicence granted for 5 years.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About PSARA Licence for Private Security Agencies
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
No one can run a private security agency or provide security guards without a licence from the state Controlling Authority under the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005. The applicant must be an Indian-controlled entity, its directors or partners must clear police verification, and it must have a tie-up with an approved training institute. The licence is valid for five years, and the fee depends on whether you operate in one district, several, or the whole state.
Most PSARA delays come from police verification of the principal officer and directors, and from training arrangements. We plan the entity, prepare the application and supporting affidavits, and coordinate the training tie-up and verification.
After licensing, agencies must keep registers, train and verify guards, issue photo identity cards and comply with labour laws — PF, ESIC, minimum wages and the labour codes — which we can manage alongside.
| Law | Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act 2005 |
|---|---|
| Authority | State Controlling Authority |
| Validity | 5 years |
| Requirement | Training tie-up and police verification |
| Fee basis | Area of operation (district to whole state) |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- New security guard agencies
- Facility management firms providing guards
- Agencies expanding to new states
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Entity and eligibility review
- Application and affidavits
- Training tie-up coordination
- Post-licence labour compliance
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Entity, training tie-up and documents ready.
Application filed; police verification.
Licence granted for 5 years.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
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Answers to the most common questions we get.
Official sources
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