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Clear filterDSC (Digital Signature Certificate) guide — types (Class 2 / Class 3), cost, application, validity, uses. From ₹1,299.
Udyam / MSME registration — process, documents, benefits (priority lending, delayed-payment protection, lower IP fees). From ₹499. CA-led.
Shop and Establishment License — state-wise, process, documents, fees, renewal. Mandatory for shops, offices, commercial establishments.
FSSAI Basic / State / Central license — turnover thresholds, process, documents, fees, renewal. From ₹2,699. CA-led.
Import export code (IEC) 2026: apply on DGFT in ANF-2A for ₹500; your IEC is your PAN and is issued online in days. Who needs it, documents, yearly update.
FSSAI vs MSME vs ISO — what they are, who needs them, cost, benefits. Choose the right certification for your business.
FSSAI State vs Central License — turnover threshold, interstate, multi-state, manufacturer. Choose the right FSSAI for your business.
Shop Act vs Trade License — differences, when to get both. For commercial establishments, restaurants, offices. State-wise variations.
FCRA registration 2026: eligibility, FC-3A vs FC-3B prior permission, SBI FCRA account, 20% admin cap, FC-4 return and the June 2026 rules, step by step.