License Required for Tea Business in India

Starting is easy, but staying legal keeps you safe. Here is your checklist.

1. FSSAI (Food License) - Mandatory

• Registration (Basic): If turnover < ₹12 Lakhs/year. Cost: ~₹100/year.
• State License: If turnover > ₹12 Lakhs/year. Cost: ~₹2000/year.
• Why: You cannot sell food without this. Period.

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2. GST Registration

• Mandatory If: Turnover > ₹40 Lakhs (or ₹20 Lakhs in some states).
• Voluntary: Highly recommended if you want to buy wholesale from big suppliers (like us) and claim input credit.
• Tea GST Rate: 5% on Leaf/Dust.

3. Trade License

• Issued by your local municipality/panchayat to operate a commercial shop.

4. Udyam Aadhar (MSME)

• Optional but Good: Helps in getting bank loans and government subsidies.

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