Company Registrations rules and regulations information
The Factory License process generally varies by state, but in India the broad procedure is:
- Check applicability
- A factory license is generally required if the manufacturing unit employs 10 or more workers with power or 20 or more workers without power and carries out a manufacturing process.
- Get factory plan approval
- Submit the factory building/layout plan to the Department of Factories or Labour Department for approval before starting operations or construction/expansion.
- Prepare required documents
Common documents include:- Factory layout and machinery layout
- Ownership proof/lease agreement
- Identity and address proof of occupier/manager
- Details of manufacturing process
- Fire safety approval/NOC (if applicable)
- Pollution Control Board consent
- Structural stability certificate
- Details of workers and installed machinery/power load.
- Submit application
- Apply through the state Labour/Factories Department portal or designated authority.
- Provide details such as factory address, manufacturing activity, machinery, workforce, occupier, and manager.
- Pay prescribed fees
- Fees are generally based on factors such as number of workers, power installed, and factory size.
- Inspection
- The Factory Inspector may inspect the premises to verify compliance with safety, health, welfare, and operational requirements.
- License issuance
- After successful verification and approval, the Factory License is issued, allowing manufacturing operations to commence legally.