Other Compliance · All India
Registrations a New Business Needs
A short, ordered list for a new establishment — obtained in sequence, these avoid most first-year notices.
Typical sequence
| Registration | When | Issued by |
|---|---|---|
| Entity formation / PAN | Before commencing business | MCA / Income Tax |
| Trade licence | Before opening the premises | Municipal authority |
| Shops & Establishment registration | Usually within 30 days of commencement | State Labour Department |
| Professional Tax enrolment and registration | On commencement / first employee | State Commercial Tax |
| GST registration | On crossing the turnover threshold or on a mandatory trigger | GST authorities |
| EPF registration | On crossing the employee threshold | EPFO |
| ESI registration | On crossing the employee threshold in a notified area | ESIC |
| Factory licence | Before commencing manufacturing | State Directorate of Factories |
| CLRA registration | Before engaging contract labour at the threshold | Labour Department |
| Class 3 DSC | Before online filings | Licensed Certifying Authority |
Frequently asked questions
- Which registration should a new business get first?
- Entity formation and PAN, then the trade licence and Shops and Establishment registration for the premises — labour registrations follow as headcount grows.
- Do we need PF and ESI from day one?
- Only once the applicable employee thresholds are crossed, though voluntary PF coverage is possible earlier.
Sources & references
Last Updated: 2026-09-06
Information is based on applicable laws, rules, notifications and government sources and should be verified for the latest amendments.
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