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11 issues

Business and industry

Permissions, registrations and industrial land navigation.

  1. Business permission or registration problem — I need helpA general business complaint — we ask one question so you reach the labour, industry or tax office that handles it.
  2. Register the business on Udyam (MSME)Registering a micro, small or medium enterprise on the national Udyam portal is free and permanent, and unlocks MSME scheme benefits.
  3. Shop and establishment registrationA shop, office or commercial establishment that employs people needs registration under the state shops and establishments law.
  4. GST registration or return problemRegistration, a return, a refund or an officer's notice under GST is handled on the national portal and the state tax administration.
  5. Trade licence from the local bodyA shop, eatery, warehouse or commercial activity needs a trade licence from the municipal body of its area.
  6. Industrial land or shed allotmentSetting up a factory or unit needs land or a shed in an industrial area, allotted by the state industrial authority.
  7. Pollution consent (CTE/CTO) for the unitA factory or commercial unit needs the pollution board's consent to establish and then consent to operate before and after starting.
  8. Fire NOC for the building or unitA building or industrial unit above a certain size needs a fire no-objection certificate before it can operate.
  9. Building plan approval or map sanctionConstructing a commercial building needs the local body's map sanction; building without it is unauthorised construction.
  10. Startup recognition and seed supportA new venture can be recognised as a startup by the state, which unlocks seed support, tax benefits and incubation.
  11. Factory permission — which approvals in which orderSetting up a factory needs several permissions in order; the district industry office gives the sequence.