Basic Registration: ₹100/year · State License: ₹2,000–₹5,000/year · Central License: ₹7,500/year. These are paid directly to FSSAI. Late renewal penalty: ₹100/day after expiry.
Basic FSSAI Registration is the most affordable food business licence in India. The government fee is a flat ₹100 per year, regardless of your business type or state. This applies to food businesses with annual turnover below ₹12 lakh — small dhabas, tea stalls, kirana stores, home bakers, tiffin services, and small vegetable/fruit vendors.
| Parameter | Basic Registration (Form A) |
|---|---|
| Annual Turnover Limit | Below ₹12 lakh |
| Government Fee per Year | ₹100 |
| Maximum Validity | 5 years (pay ₹500 for 5 years) |
| Processing Time | 7–10 working days |
| Inspection Required | Usually not required |
| Authority Issuing | State Food Authority / Registering Authority |
State License fees vary based on your food business type and the installed capacity or scale of operations. Most standard food businesses pay ₹2,000 per year. Higher fees apply to larger operations or specialised business categories.
| Business Type | Annual Govt Fee | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant / Dhaba / Canteen / Cafe | ₹2,000 | Standard |
| Bakery / Confectionery | ₹2,000 | Standard |
| Cloud Kitchen / Food Truck | ₹2,000 | Standard |
| Cold Storage (up to 1,000 MT) | ₹2,000 | Standard |
| Grocery / Retail / Kirana Store (above ₹12L) | ₹2,000 | Standard |
| Food Wholesale Distributor | ₹2,000 | Standard |
| Catering Business | ₹2,000 | Standard |
| Hotel (50–100 rooms) | ₹3,000 | Medium |
| Food Processing Unit (medium-scale) | ₹3,000–₹5,000 | Medium/Large |
| Dairy Processing Unit (up to 50,000 LPD) | ₹3,000 | Medium |
| Slaughterhouse / Meat Processing | ₹5,000 | Specialised |
| Cold Storage (above 1,000 MT) | ₹5,000 | Large |
💡 The fee schedule is defined under the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011. Refer to Schedule 2 of these regulations for the complete fee structure, or contact your State Food Authority for confirmation.
Central License has a uniform fee of ₹7,500 per year regardless of business type or size. This license is mandatory for:
| Parameter | Central License (Form B) |
|---|---|
| Annual Turnover Threshold | Above ₹20 crore OR multi-state |
| Government Fee per Year | ₹7,500 (uniform across all business types) |
| Maximum Validity | 5 years (pay ₹37,500 for 5 years) |
| Processing Time | 30–60 working days |
| Inspection Required | Yes — by FSSAI Central Officer |
| Authority Issuing | FSSAI Central Authority, New Delhi |
The government fee is what you pay to FSSAI. ClearlyComply's service fee covers expert document preparation, portal filing, follow-up with authorities, and certificate delivery. Here is the complete cost picture:
| License Type | FSSAI Govt Fee (Year 1) | ClearlyComply Service Fee | Total for Year 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Registration | ₹100 | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| State License | ₹2,000 | ₹3,499 | ₹5,499 |
| Central License | ₹7,500 | ₹9,999 | ₹17,499 |
Choosing a multi-year validity at the time of registration or renewal reduces the total cost of compliance over time. Here is what a 5-year State License costs compared to renewing annually:
| Approach | State License (₹2,000/yr Govt Fee) | Professional Service | 5-Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual renewal (5 separate applications) | ₹10,000 (5 × ₹2,000) | ₹3,499 × 5 = ₹17,495 | ₹27,495 |
| 5-year license (single application) | ₹10,000 (paid once) | ₹3,499 (one time) | ₹13,499 |
💡 Recommendation: If your business is established and you do not anticipate major changes in food categories or location, a 5-year license saves significant time and professional service costs compared to annual renewal.
If your FSSAI license expires before renewal is completed, a late penalty of ₹100 per day accumulates from the expiry date. This penalty is in addition to the regular renewal fee.
| Days After Expiry | Late Penalty | Total Additional Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 15 days late | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 + renewal fee |
| 30 days late | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 + renewal fee |
| 60 days late | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 + renewal fee |
| 90 days late | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 + renewal fee |
| 180 days late | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 + renewal fee |
⚠️ Important: Set a calendar reminder 45 days before your FSSAI expiry date. Renewal takes 7–30 working days depending on license type — apply well in advance to avoid any lapse.
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Basic Registration — ₹499 + ₹100 Govt State License — ₹3,499 + ₹2,000 GovtNo surprises. Government fee + expert service fee. Join 1,20,000+ food businesses trusted by ClearlyComply.