LICENSES & APPROVALS

Stay Compliant. Operate Freely.

End-to-end regulatory licensing, environmental clearances, government registrations, FSSAI, IEC, Drug License, and Pollution Control Board approvals for commercial and industrial operations.

LICENSES & APPROVALS

Comprehensive Regulatory & Environment Advisory in India

Operating a commercial enterprise in India requires obtaining specific statutory licenses and operational permits from central, state, and municipal authorities. Starting operations without required permits leads to immediate shutdown orders, heavy penalties, and criminal liability.

MARCS Regulatory & Environmental practice maps your business model against federal and state regulations, identifying mandatory registrations and securing them efficiently.

We execute FSSAI Food Licenses (Basic, State, and Central), Import Export Code (IEC) from DGFT, Drug Licenses (Wholesale & Retail), Pollution Control Board (State PCB) Consent to Establish (CTE) & Consent to Operate (CTO), Environmental Clearances (EC), and Factory Licenses.

We also handle financial services regulatory approvals including NBFC registration assistance, Trade Licenses, ISO Certification guidance, and ongoing renewal filings.

What's Included in Regulatory & Environment

  • FSSAI Food License Registration (Basic, State & Central)
  • Import Export Code (IEC) Registration with DGFT Portal
  • State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) CTE & CTO Clearances
  • Environmental Clearance (EC) from Ministry of Environment (MoEF)
  • Drug License (Wholesale & Retail Pharmacy Setup)
  • Factory License Registration & Safety Plan Approval
  • Shops & Commercial Establishment License
  • Municipal Trade License Registration
  • ISO Certification Guidance (ISO 9001, 27001, 14001)
  • Fire Safety NOC & Municipal Health Licenses
  • APEDA & Spices Board Export Registration
  • License Renewal, Amendment & Inspection Defense
Regulatory & Environment
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CHECKLIST & REQUIREMENTS

Documents Required for Regulatory & Environment

Keep these documents handy to ensure quick, error-free submission and instant processing.

Requirement #1

Entity Registration Certificate (Pvt Ltd / LLP / Partnership / Proprietorship)

Requirement #2

PAN Card & Aadhaar Card of Directors / Proprietor

Requirement #3

Proof of Business Premises Address (Electricity Bill & Rent Agreement / NOC)

Requirement #4

Blueprint / Layout Plan of Premises (for FSSAI Central / Factory / Drug License)

Requirement #5

List of Equipment, Machinery & Water/Effluent Discharge Details (for PCB Consent)

STEP-BY-STEP WORKFLOW

How We Execute Regulatory & Environment

1

Regulatory Mapping

Identifying applicable state, municipal, and central regulatory permits.

2

Dossier Preparation

Compiling technical specifications, premises layout plans, and KYC files.

3

Government Submission

Filing application on government portals and liaising with departmental inspectors.

4

License Issued

Securing operational license certificate and setting up renewal monitoring.

SPECIFIC PRACTICES

Our Specialized Regulatory & Environment Offerings

FSSAI Food License

Complete food safety licensing for manufacturers, cloud kitchens, exporters, and distributors.

Full Execution Included

IEC Code (DGFT)

Lifetime import-export code registration with annual profile update.

Full Execution Included

Pollution Control (CTE/CTO)

State Pollution Control Board environmental consents for manufacturing & processing units.

Full Execution Included

Drug License

Wholesale & retail pharmaceutical distribution licensing under Drugs & Cosmetics Act.

Full Execution Included

Trade & Factory License

Municipal commercial trade permits and factory safety approvals.

Full Execution Included
GOVERNANCE & RISK MATRIX

Statutory Compliance & Penalty Risk Mitigation

How MARCS insulates your business from MCA, Income Tax, and GST non-compliance penalties.

Regulatory RequirementStatutory DeadlineNon-Compliance Penalty RiskMARCS Assurance
Entity & Name ApprovalDay 1 to 3Rejection, loss of brand name100% pre-scrutiny by CS team
INC-20A CommencementWithin 180 Days₹50,000 fine + ₹1,000/day & strike-offTimely capital deposit & ROC filing
Annual ROC Filings (AOC-4 & MGT-7)Annual (Oct / Nov)₹100/day compounding fine per formGuaranteed zero-penalty submission
Tax Audits & Returns (ITR / GST)Monthly / AnnualSec 234E/F fees + Sec 148 noticesIn-house CA review & notice defense
SERVICE FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions: Regulatory & Environment

FSSAI Basic is for businesses with turnover under ₹12 Lakhs. FSSAI State is for turnover between ₹12 Lakhs and ₹20 Crores. FSSAI Central is mandatory for turnover exceeding ₹20 Crores, 100% Export Units, or multi-state operations.

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