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  • Documents Required for a Wholesale Drug License in India

    Documents Required for a Wholesale Drug License in India

    The documents required for a wholesale drug license in India include Form 19, identity proof, business address proof, and the competent person’s qualification and experience documents. The State Licensing Authority verifies these details and inspects the premises before issuing the wholesale license on Form 20B and 21B. The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, grants the […]

  • Tea Board License Fees in India: Full Cost Structure 2026

    Tea Board License Fees in India: Full Cost Structure 2026

    The Tea Board license fees in India range from ₹1,180 for a Mini Tea Factory to ₹2,36,000 for Auction Organizers (including 18% GST). The exact fee depends on the type of license you apply for, your business category, and the validity period attached to said registration. The Tea Board of India, constituted on 1 April […]

  • Shop & Establishment Act Registration Fees in India – State-Wise Costs

    Shop & Establishment Act Registration Fees in India – State-Wise Costs

    The Shop and Establishment Act registration fees in India generally range from nil (0) to ₹6,500, depending on the state, business type, and number of employees. Every shop, office, restaurant, hotel, warehouse, and other commercial establishment must complete the Shop and Establishment Act Registration within 30 days. This license acts as legal proof of business […]

  • Gumasta License Fees 2026: Government & City-Wise Charges

    Gumasta License Fees 2026: Government & City-Wise Charges

    Gumasta license fees in Maharashtra typically range from nil to around ₹5,000+. These fees include the government registration charge and professional service charges. They apply when you register your establishment under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act, 2017. A Gumasta license serves as the registration certificate for shops, offices, and commercial establishments under the Maharashtra […]

  • Gumasta License Documents: Basic & Entity-Specific List

    Gumasta License Documents: Basic & Entity-Specific List

    To apply for a Gumasta License, you must submit identity proof, address proof, proof of your business premises, and entity-specific documents using Form A. Issued under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017, a Gumasta registration is mandatory for establishments employing 10 or more workers. Meanwhile, smaller establishments […]

  • Documents Required for Import Export License (IEC) in India

    Documents Required for Import Export License (IEC) in India

    The documents required for an Import Export License (IEC) in India include personal KYC records (such as a PAN card and Aadhaar or passport), proof of business address, and bank account proof. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) uses these details to verify the applicant’s identity and business legitimacy before issuing the 10-digit IEC […]

  • EWS Eligibility Criteria and Reservation: Income Limits, Benefits, and How to Apply

    EWS Eligibility Criteria and Reservation: Income Limits, Benefits, and How to Apply

    An EWS (Economically Weaker Section) certificate, formally called an Income and Asset Certificate, allows eligible general-category individuals to claim a 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions. The 103rd Constitutional Amendment, 2019, introduced this reservation through Articles 15(6) and 16(6). To qualify, you must meet both the income and asset criteria. Your family’s gross […]