Incorporation Formalities
The incorporation formalities vary depending on whether the entity is a proprietary, partnership, or company running the firm. It must be registered according to the applicable taxes.
Factory Licensing Requirements
For a factory, a license is required to start construction if it has a workforce of 10 or more where power is used, or 20 or more if power is not used. You must apply to the Chief Inspector of Factories of the respective state where the factory is located using the prescribed form. The requirements will depend on whether any 'hazardous process' is carried out in the manufacturing process, as per the Factories Act 1948.
Labor Law Registrations
Depending on the nature of your operations, various registrations under different labor laws will be necessary.