Expanding to Gujarat: Do We Need to Register Our Second Factory Under the Factories Act?

Pratham Malhotra
We have one factory registered under the Factories Act. We wish to establish another factory in Gujarat. In this regard, do we need to register again, obtain a license, or just send an intimation?

Thanks.
KK!HR
As per Section 6 of the Factories Act 1948, a factory is required to have both registration and a license. Registration is a one-time activity ensuring compliance with basic provisions (e.g., the layout plan, details of manufacturing process, etc.), while a license is an annual requirement extended from year to year. Both registration and a license are necessary before the factory commences manufacturing activity.
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