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FSSAI Renewal: Consequences of Expiry
Renew FSSAI registration and state licences 30 days before expiry. Penalty is ₹100 a day; the real cost is inspection, seizure and a public notice.
FinTax24 Editorial Team · 3 Sept 2026 · 6 min read
FSSAI Registration vs License: Which?
FSSAI basic registration covers turnover up to ₹12 lakh. State licence runs ₹12 lakh to ₹20 crore. Central licence is for ₹20 crore+ or multi-state operations.
FinTax24 Editorial Team · 12 Feb 2026 · 6 min read
How to Get an FSSAI License for a Restaurant
FSSAI license for a restaurant: the type you need and the papers to file. One of your staff must do the FoSTaC course. Then comes the day of the check.
FinTax24 Editorial Team · 9 Feb 2026 · 7 min read
ISO 9001 Certification: Process, Cost, and Timeline
Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit, certification body selection, and surveillance audits.
FinTax24 Editorial Team · 5 Feb 2026 · 7 min read
Professional Tax: State Rules and Registration
Professional tax rules: see which states charge it and what you must do each month. You take it from the pay, and staff with low pay need not pay it.
FinTax24 Editorial Team · 2 Feb 2026 · 6 min read
Trade Licence: Municipal vs State
Issuing authority, validity, and the difference between trade and shop licences.
FinTax24 Editorial Team · 29 Jan 2026 · 6 min read
Trademark: Cheapest Startup Insurance
A trademark under the Trade Marks Act 1999 costs ₹4,500 for a startup or MSME and gives statutory protection, infringement remedies and brand valuation.
FinTax24 Editorial Team · 3 Sept 2026 · 7 min read
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