Factory License

Mandatory Approval for Industrial Operations and Worker Safety

Who Needs a Factory License?

A **Factory License** is required under the Factories Act, 1948, for premises where a **manufacturing process** is carried out and where a minimum number of workers are employed:

  • **10 or more workers** are employed with the aid of power.
  • **20 or more workers** are employed without the aid of power.

This license ensures compliance with health, safety, welfare, and working hour regulations for factory workers. It is issued by the **Directorate of Factories** of the respective State Government.

Key Compliance Areas

  • **Worker Welfare:** Canteen, restrooms, crèches.
  • **Safety Measures:** Fire safety, machinery guarding, ventilation.
  • **Required Approval:** Prior plan approval before license application.
  • **Validity:** Must be renewed periodically (usually annually or every 5 years).

Factory License Application Package

Ensure your industrial premises meet all statutory safety and welfare standards to obtain approval:

Factory Compliance Plan

₹24,999 + Govt. Fees*
  • ✔ Factory Plan Drafting & Approval Support
  • ✔ Documentation of Safety & Welfare Provisions
  • ✔ Online Filing of License Application (Form-1)
  • ✔ Liaison with Chief Inspector of Factories
  • ✔ Guidance on Statutory Registers & Annual Returns
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*Excludes state government license fees, which depend on power usage and number of workers.