To register a travel agency in India, you need to follow certain steps and fulfill specific requirements. Here's a general outline of the process:

1. Decide on the Business Structure: Determine the type of business entity you want to establish for your travel agency. It can be a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership (LLP), or a private limited company. Each structure has its own set of legal requirements and benefits.
2. Choose a Name: Select a unique and meaningful name for your travel agency. Ensure that the name is not already registered by another business in India. You can check the name availability on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) website.
3. Obtain Digital Signature Certificate (DSC): Acquire a Class 2 Digital Signature Certificate for the proposed directors or authorized signatories of the company. This is required for online filing and signing of documents during the registration process.
4. Apply for Director Identification Number (DIN): If you plan to register your travel agency as a company, you need to obtain Director Identification Numbers (DIN) for all the proposed directors. DIN can be obtained by filing an online application with the MCA.
5. Apply for Company Registration: If you choose to register your travel agency as a private limited company, you must file the incorporation documents with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) online. The key documents required include the Memorandum of Association (MOA), Articles of Association (AOA), and other prescribed forms. You'll also need to pay the requisite registration fees.
6. Obtain PAN and TAN: After company registration, apply for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) from the Income Tax Department. These are essential for tax purposes.
7. GST Registration: Register your travel agency under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime if your annual turnover is expected to exceed the threshold limit specified by the government (currently ₹40 lakhs for most states).
8. Obtain Licenses and Permits: Depending on the nature of your travel agency's operations, you may require additional licenses and permits. For instance, you may need a travel agency license issued by the Ministry of Tourism or a membership with certain travel associations.
9. Bank Account and Compliance: Open a business bank account in the name of your travel agency. Ensure compliance with other legal requirements such as maintaining proper books of accounts, filing annual returns, conducting regular audits, and adhering to applicable laws and regulations.