1. Business Registration and Licensing

• Company Registration:
  Private Limited Company, LLP, or Proprietorship under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
• Factory License:
  Mandatory under the Factories Act, 1948, issued by the respective State Factory Licensing Authority.
• Trade License:
  Required from the local Municipal Corporation to carry out commercial activities.
• Shops and Establishment Registration:
  Mandatory for manufacturing units with employees, regulated by state laws.
• Udyam Registration:
  MSMEs can register under the Udyam Portal to avail of government benefits.

2. Labour Law Compliances

• Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Registration:
  Applicable if the company has 20 or more employees.
• Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Registration:
  Required if there are 10 or more employees earning less than ₹21,000 per month.
• Professional Tax Registration:
  Mandatory in states where professional tax is applicable.
• Payment of Gratuity Act:
  Applicable if the company has more than 10 employees.
• Payment of Bonus Act:
  Applicable to companies with 20 or more employees.
• Compliance with the Minimum Wages Act & Payment of Wages Act.
• Labour Welfare Fund contributions
  in applicable states.

3. Environmental and Safety Compliances

• Pollution Control Board (PCB) Consent:
  Obtain Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) from the State Pollution Control Board under the Water Act, Air Act, and Environmental Protection Act.
• Hazardous Waste Management:
  Manufacturing units generating hazardous waste must comply with hazardous waste management rules.
• E-Waste and Plastic Waste Rules:
  Applicable to relevant manufacturers.
• Environmental Clearance:
  Required for industries in environmentally sensitive zones.

4. Industrial Health & Safety Compliances

• Factories Act, 1948:
  Regulates worker safety, health, working hours, and welfare provisions.
• Fire Safety NOC:
  Issued by the local fire department certifying compliance with fire safety norms.
• Building Stability Certificate:
  Ensures the structural safety of the manufacturing premises.
• Health and Safety Committee Formation:
  Mandatory for factories with a prescribed number of employees.
• Periodic Safety Audits:
  Recommended to ensure compliance and avoid industrial accidents.

5. Taxation Compliances

• GST Registration:
  Mandatory for manufacturers whose turnover crosses the prescribed threshold.
• Income Tax Compliance:
  Timely payment of advance tax and filing of income tax returns.
• TDS Compliance:
  Deducting and depositing TDS under various heads.
• Customs Duty Compliance:
  Applicable if the company is engaged in the import/export of raw materials or finished goods.

6. Intellectual Property Protection

• Trademark Registration:
  Protects the brand name and logo.
• Patent Registration:
  Safeguards unique products and processes.
• Copyright Registration:
  Useful if the company develops technical manuals, product designs, or unique content.

7. Additional Industry-Specific Compliances

• BIS Certification:
  Mandatory for certain product categories.
• FSSAI License:
  If involved in food manufacturing.
• Legal Metrology Registration:
  For packaging and weighing compliance.
• ISO Certifications:
  Voluntary but essential for quality assurance and global competitiveness.

8. Regular Statutory Filings and Renewals

• Filing of returns and forms with regulatory bodies.
• Renewals of licenses and registrations.
• Updating of statutory registers and maintenance of records.