Accounting and Tax Services for Doctors and Clinics in India

Business Advisory

Startup Registrations, FSSAI & GEM Slabs

Starting and operating a business in India requires several basic licenses, registrations, and certifications depending on the industry.

Registration category	Current verified position	Key requirement
FSSAI Registration	Mandatory food safety license for food business operators (FBOs).	Basic registration for turnover < 12L; State license for 12L-20Cr; Central license for >20Cr.
GEM Portal Registration	Government e-Marketplace registration to bid for government contracts.	Requires PAN, Aadhaar, bank details, and active company/proprietorship KYC.
ISO Certification	Standardization certificate verifying internal quality and processes (e.g. ISO 9001).	Increases brand value, tender eligibility, and process controls.
PAN & TAN Registration	Mandatory tax identification numbers for individuals/entities.	TAN is required for all entities responsible for deducting TDS.

Important general checks

What a serious business consultant should verify

Trade License: Issued by local municipal corporations to authorize commercial operations in a specific location.
Barcode Registration: Required for retail products to track inventory and display pricing; issued by GS1 India.
Proprietorship Setup: Easiest business form, requires only two business registrations (like GST and MSME Udyam) to open a current bank account.
FSSAI compliance: Food safety license must be printed on all packaging labels with the FSSAI logo.

Required documentation

Documents for general business setup

PAN Card and Aadhaar card of promoters.
Office address proof (rent agreement or electricity bill with NOC).
Bank account details (cancelled cheque).
Business constitution certificates (if company/LLP).

Official fact-check status

Accounting and Tax Services for Doctors and Clinics in India: year and source check

Last fact-checked: 18 June 2026.

Direct and indirect tax laws, corporate filings, and compliance rules are subject to change by CBIC, MCA, EPFO, and RBI notifications. Always verify circulars before executing a transaction.

Use official government portals (such as GST portal, MCA V3, e-filing portal, and TRACES) first. Articles and competitor calculators should be treated as guidance, not legal advice.

Questions people ask

FAQs

What is the FSSAI license threshold for a central license?

FSSAI Central License is mandatory for food business operators with an annual turnover exceeding Rs. 20 Crore, or for importers, exporters, and large-scale manufacturers.

When is a TAN registration mandatory?

A TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) is mandatory under Section 203A for all individuals and business entities who are responsible for deducting or collecting tax at source (TDS/TCS).

What is the difference between an ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certificate?

ISO 9001 certifies the Quality Management System (QMS) of a business, while ISO 27001 certifies the Information Security Management System (ISMS) to protect digital data.