FSSAI Registration and License
The Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 introduced to improve the hygiene and quality of food has brought about tremendous changes in the food industry. As per the Act, no person shall commence or carry on any food business except under a FSSAI license or FSSAI registration. Therefore, any food manufacturing or processing or packaging or distributing entity is now required to obtain a FSSAI License or Registration.
FSSAI License is issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Family Health & Welfare, Government of India. Application to commence a food business must be made to the FSSAI in the prescribed format. Based on the application and supporting documents, FSSAI will accord approval. StartuphouZ can help your business obtain FSSAI Registration or License quickly and hassle-fee.
| Private Limited Company | One Person Company | Limited Liability Partnership | Partnership Firm | Proprietorship Firm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Act | Companies Act, 2013 | Companies Act, 2013 | Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 | Indian Partnership Act, 1932 | No specified Act |
| Registration Requirement | Mandatory | Mandatory | Mandatory | Optional | no |
| Number of members | 2 – 200 | Only 1 | 2 – Unlimited | 2 – 50 | Only 1 |
| Separate Legal Entity | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Liability Protection | Limited | Limited | Limited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Statutory Audit | Mandatory | Mandatory | Dependent | Not Mandatory | Not Mandatory |
| Ownership Transferability | Restricted | No | Yes | No | No |
| Uninterrupted Existence | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Foreign Participation | Allowed | Not Allowed | Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
| Tax Rates | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Low |
| Statutory Compliances | High | Moderate | Moderate | Less | Less |