Eating House License In India

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BIATConsultant provides eating house license registration service in India .Our package includes government fees, drafting and filing of application , as well as preparation of necessary documents for filing of application

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EATING HOUSE LICENSE IN INDIA

The eating house license in India is obtained in order to carry on the business of eating house or providing different types of food and drinks services to general customers at one single place.

The applicant needs to prepare all necessary documents required for filing the application and after drafting and filing the application send them to the state police headquarters with prescribed government fees.

The food industry of India is growing at great speed and the reason is the large population ,their increased income level ,the lifestyle of the country and therefore the eating house being opened as the right location will lead to high earnings for the owner.

The eating house license in india is mandatory to begin eating house business otherwise it would be considered illegal in the eyes of law and penalty will be imposed on the eating house owner for doing the business activity without having the license.

Reviewed by: BIATConsultant CA, CS, legal, tax, finance, and compliance expert team.

Last reviewed: May 28, 2026.

Relevant official references: Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

Important note: Timelines, government fees, professional fees, document requirements, and approvals depend on the applicable authority, applicant profile, document readiness, and current regulatory process.

FAQ

Common Questions Our Customers Ask Us - Solved!
Whatare the list of different license needed to carry out food business in India?

There are various license required to carry on the food business in India and are highlighted below -

1] FOOD LICENSE -

The food license from FSSAI is needed to start the food business in India.

2] HEALTH TRADE LICENSE -

The health license is also necessary to be obtained from the municipal corporation of the concerned state.

3] EATING HOUSE LICENSE -

The eating house license is compulsory to run the food business in India and is obtained by filing an application to the state police commissioner.

4] FIRE SECURITY CERTIFICATE -

The NOC from the fire department is compulsory to be obtained to run the food business at a specified location for safety and security purposes.

5] LIQUOR LICENSE -

In order to serve liquor to the customers it is mandatory to obtain the liquor license from the excise department of the state.

6] MUSIC LICENSE -

In order to play music in the eating place one has to obtain the music license.

7] INSURANCE -

It is mandatory to take insurance for fire policy , public liability , and assets of the company.

8] SHOP AND ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE -

The license under the shop and establishment act is needed to run the business smoothly.

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