Restaurants & Cafes
Opening a restaurant or cafe in India means navigating a maze of licences — FSSAI, GST, trade licence, fire NOC, and possibly a bar licence. Miss one and you risk fines or closure. Aidwish handles your entire restaurant setup end to end, so you can focus on the food and the guests.
Everything for your restaurants & cafes business
FSSAI Food Licence
Mandatory for any food business — we get the right tier for your scale.
Learn more →Your restaurants & cafes setup checklist
- FSSAI State/Central Licence
- GST registration
- Trade licence (Nagar Nigam)
- Fire NOC
- Shops & Establishment
- Bar licence (if serving alcohol)
- Music licence (PPL/IPRS)
- Signage licence
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Common questions
What licences do I need to open a restaurant in India?
You need an FSSAI food licence, GST registration, a trade licence from your municipal body, a fire NOC, and a Shops & Establishment registration. If you serve alcohol, you'll also need a bar/liquor licence. Aidwish handles all of these together.
How long does it take to get a restaurant up and running legally?
Most core licences (FSSAI, GST, trade licence) can be obtained within 2-4 weeks. Fire NOC and liquor licences may take longer depending on your city. We work on them in parallel to save time.
How much do restaurant licences cost?
Costs vary by city and scale. FSSAI ranges from ₹2,000-₹7,500, GST registration is free, and trade licence fees depend on your municipality. Book a free consultation for an exact estimate for your restaurant.
Do I need FSSAI for a small cafe?
Yes. Every food business needs at least FSSAI Basic Registration. Cafes above ₹12 lakh turnover need a State Licence. We help you get the right tier.
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