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DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) — What It Is, Types, Cost, How to Get (2026)

DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) guide — types (Class 2 / Class 3), cost, application, validity, uses. From ₹1,299.

25 Apr 2026 6 min
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MSME / Udyam Registration: Complete Guide for Indian Businesses (2026)

Udyam / MSME registration — process, documents, benefits (priority lending, delayed-payment protection, lower IP fees). From ₹499. CA-led.

20 May 2026 7 min
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Shop & Establishment License — State-Wise Guide for Indian Businesses (2026)

Shop and Establishment License — state-wise, process, documents, fees, renewal. Mandatory for shops, offices, commercial establishments.

25 Apr 2026 6 min
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FSSAI License: Basic vs State vs Central — Which One Do You Need? (2026)

FSSAI Basic / State / Central license — turnover thresholds, process, documents, fees, renewal. From ₹2,699. CA-led.

25 Apr 2026 7 min
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IEC (Import Export Code) Registration — Complete Guide for Indian Businesses (2026)

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.

25 Apr 2026 9 min
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FSSAI vs MSME (Udyam) vs ISO — Which One Do You Need? (2026)

FSSAI vs MSME vs ISO — what they are, who needs them, cost, benefits. Choose the right certification for your business.

25 Apr 2026 5 min
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FSSAI State vs Central License — Which One and When? (2026)

FSSAI State vs Central License — turnover threshold, interstate, multi-state, manufacturer. Choose the right FSSAI for your business.

25 Apr 2026 6 min
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Shop Act vs Trade License: Differences, When to Get Both (2026)

Shop Act vs Trade License — differences, when to get both. For commercial establishments, restaurants, offices. State-wise variations.

25 Apr 2026 5 min
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FCRA Registration 2026: Eligibility, FC-3A, Rules

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.

19 Oct 2026 12 min