Licenses & Registration

A Private Limited Company suits startups seeking investment (min 2 directors, 2 shareholders). An LLP combines partnership flexibility with limited liability (min 2 partners, no share capital). A One Person Company (OPC) is for solo entrepreneurs (1 director, 1 nominee). Tax rates and compliance burdens vary across structures.

GST registration is mandatory for businesses with annual turnover above ₹20 lakhs (₹10 lakhs in special category states). It is also compulsory for e-commerce sellers, interstate suppliers, and businesses required to deduct TDS under GST—regardless of turnover threshold.

Udyam Registration is paperless and Aadhaar-based. You need: Aadhaar number of the proprietor/partner/director, PAN card, business name and type, bank account details, and NIC activity code. Registration is free and gives access to priority credit, government subsidies, and collateral-free loans.

IEC is a 10-digit code issued by the DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) mandatory for any business importing or exporting goods or services. It is a one-time registration with no renewal required. Banks require IEC to process international trade transactions.

Government fees for Private Limited Company registration range from ₹2,000–₹5,000 depending on authorised capital. LLP registration is approximately ₹500–₹1,000. Professional fees from Curioup are transparent and bundled — covering DSC, DIN, name reservation, SPICe+, PAN, TAN, and GST registration.

FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) registration or licence is mandatory for all food business operators including manufacturers, traders, restaurants, cloud kitchens, and importers. Basic registration applies to businesses with annual turnover below ₹12 lakhs; state/central licences apply above that.

Yes. A foreign national can be a director in an Indian company but must obtain a DIN (Director Identification Number). At least one director must be an Indian resident (resident for at least 182 days in the preceding calendar year). FDI compliance under FEMA is also required.