Opening a restaurant involves more paperwork than most founders expect. The core approvals are an FSSAI license, a shop and establishment registration, a trade license from the municipal corporation, a fire NOC, and GST registration. Serving alcohol needs a separate liquor license, and playing music in public needs a music license.
FSSAI license
Every food business needs FSSAI registration or a license, depending on turnover. Most restaurants fall under the state license category.
Trade license and fire NOC
The municipal trade license confirms your premises can be used for the business. The fire NOC is mandatory for restaurants above a certain seating capacity.
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