Licences and permits either give a business approval to do an industrial activity or help protect a business and its employees. Which licences and permits you need will depend on the type of industrial activity you want to set up. These can be as following:

• Impacts on the environment: If your activity is likely to impact on the local environment, such as parks, heritage sites, air and water, you’ll need to obtain licences and permits through your state or local government.
• Importing or exporting: If you import or export, Indian Customs will need to clear your goods. You will also need Import Export Code (IEC).
• Workplace health and safety: Your state or territory health and safety regulator issues permits to make your business safer and healthier.
• Employing people: Plan ahead when employing people by knowing the requirements for pay, minimum wages, leave, superannuation and tax.
• Industry-specific activities: Each industry has its own unique licences and permits. It can be as an approval to serve food and alcohol in a restaurant.
• Have a look on our ‘Licenses & Permits’ page by clicking here to know more about licenses.