FSSAI State Licence
State food licence for businesses with ₹1.5–50 crore turnover
- 1Eligibility checkWe confirm turnover, activity and premises to decide between basic, state and central.
- 2Document reviewWe list exactly what's missing and prepare the declarations and FSMS plan.
- 3FoSCoS filingApplication filed with the correct food categories and fee paid online.
- 4Queries and inspectionWe reply to authority queries and prepare you for any inspection.
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 FSSAI State Licence
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
An FSSAI state licence is required for food businesses whose annual turnover is above ₹1.5 crore and up to ₹50 crore under the slabs effective 1 April 2026. It is issued by the state Food Safety Commissioner through the FoSCoS portal, and the government fee is ₹2,000–₹5,000 a year depending on the kind of business.
The state licence sits between basic registration and the central licence. Until March 2026 the band started at ₹12 lakh turnover; FSSAI's 2026 amendment raised it to ₹1.5 crore, so many small businesses that held a state licence now qualify for basic registration and many mid-sized ones that held basic registration must move up.
The application is filed on FoSCoS with the premises details, the food categories you handle, a food safety management plan and supporting documents. Depending on risk, the state authority may inspect the premises before granting the licence.
Each premises needs its own licence. A business with kitchens or plants in more than one state applies for a state licence for each state premises, and its head office may need a central licence.
| Law | Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006; FSS (Licensing & Registration) Regulations |
|---|---|
| Turnover band (from 1 Apr 2026) | Above ₹1.5 crore up to ₹50 crore |
| Government fee | ₹2,000–₹5,000 per year, fixed by type of business |
| Issued by | State Food Safety Commissioner / Designated Officer |
| Portal | FoSCoS (foscos.fssai.gov.in) |
| Penalty for operating without licence | Imprisonment up to 6 months and fine up to ₹5 lakh (Section 63) |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Restaurants, caterers and cloud kitchens above ₹1.5 crore turnover
- Food manufacturers, processors and repackers in the state band
- Distributors, wholesalers and retailers with ₹1.5–50 crore turnover
- Businesses whose existing basic registration no longer fits after crossing ₹1.5 crore
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Eligibility check against turnover and activity (state vs central)
- Food category and product mapping on FoSCoS
- Food safety management plan and declarations
- Application filing, fee payment and query replies
- Inspection readiness checklist
- Annual fee and return reminders after grant
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.
We confirm turnover, activity and premises to decide between basic, state and central.
We list exactly what's missing and prepare the declarations and FSMS plan.
Application filed with the correct food categories and fee paid online.
We reply to authority queries and prepare you for any inspection.
Licence issued; annual fee and return dates added to your compliance calendar.
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.
Compare the 3 plansFrequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
This page also covers
- FSSAI licence for distributors in the state band
- Distributors and stockists with ₹1.5–50 crore turnover use the same state licence route.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
