Starting a Housekeeping Business in India: What Legal Steps and Licenses Do I Need?

Hi all,

Actually, this question is about business setup. I am very interested in starting a housekeeping business in India. Can anybody help me with the legal formalities required, like the licenses needed to start a housekeeping business? I am well-versed in the process of housekeeping and rates as well. The only thing I'm unsure about is what sort of license one requires.

I have a checklist here. Please let me know if it's fine:

1. ESIC form
2. PF Form
3. Service Tax Form
4. PAN Number of the company

What other documentation is required? Please help.

Regards,
Hanish Pherwani

Hi,

Thank you for your reply. I have gone through the information, and it's very useful. Now, please let me know if we require anything else apart from these documents, like any sort of licensing from the government. Also, is it necessary to obtain all the documents as mentioned before starting the business?

Regards,
Hanish

Hi Dharmu,

I am interested in starting up a housekeeping and advertisement business in India. Please help me with the legal formalities required, like the license needed to start the above business. Could you please clarify:

1. Do I hire permanent staff for the above services or on a job basis?
2. Do I register the firm with the government? Is a PAN number/TIN number required?
3. Is a license/PF/ESIC form a must to run the business?
4. Is a Gumasta license required? Initially, I want to run the business at home.
5. Who provides cleaning supplies, the client, or us?
6. Are charges on an hourly basis or job basis?
7. What could be the service charges for 2 BHK/3 BHK flats and bungalows in metro cities?
8. Is it necessary to rent a small place/godown to keep all supplies?

What other documentation is required?

Please help.

Regards,
Bhagya

Hi, I am looking to start a housekeeping business. Can anybody help me with advertising the business in India? Please assist me with the legal formalities required, such as the licenses needed to start the above business. Please clarify:

1. Do I hire permanent staff for the above services or on a job basis?
2. Do I need to register the firm with the government? Is a PAN number/TIN number required?
3. Is a license/PF/ESIC form necessary to run the business?
4. Is a Gumasta license required? I initially want to run the business from home.
5. Who provides cleaning supplies, the client, or us?
6. Do we charge on an hourly basis or a job basis?
7. What could be the service charges for 2 BHK/3 BHK flats and bungalows in metro cities?
8. Is it necessary to rent a small place/godown to store all supplies? What other documentation is required?

Please help. Thanks, Ravi.k