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Start a Business in India: Udyam, GST & Licences Guide (Ebook)

Everything a first-time founder needs in the right order: choose a structure, register on Udyam, decide on GST, get licences, open a current account, price your product and keep simple accounts.

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Most new founders lose weeks asking the same questions: Do I need GST? Is Udyam compulsory? Which licence does a cloud kitchen need? This ebook answers them in order, with the official portal for every step and a checklist to tick off.

What the guide covers

  • Structure: proprietorship, partnership, LLP, OPC or private limited, compared in one table
  • Udyam registration: step by step on the free official portal
  • GST: thresholds for goods and services, when it is compulsory, voluntary registration, the composition scheme and how to apply
  • Other licences: Shop and Establishment, FSSAI, IEC, trade licence, trademark, EPF and ESIC
  • Money: current account, Mudra, PMEGP and Stand-Up India
  • Running it: pricing, simple accounts, a compliance calendar and the first 90 days

The checklist

An Excel file with registrations, documents to keep ready and a 90-day plan, each with a status column that counts what is done.

What's inside

Everything you get

01

Ebook

4 modules, 12 chapters, PDF

02

Checklist

Registrations, documents, 90-day plan

03

Comparison tables

Structures, GST limits, licences

04

Compliance calendar

Monthly, quarterly, yearly

Files in your download

  • PDFStart_a_Business_in_India.pdf402 KB
  • XLSXStart_Business_Checklist.xlsx8 KB
How to use

Start in 5 simple steps

A step-by-step guide is also included inside your download.

  1. 1

    Read Module 1

    Choose your structure

  2. 2

    Register on Udyam

    Free, online

  3. 3

    Decide on GST

    Use the limits table

  4. 4

    Get licences

    For your trade

  5. 5

    Follow the 90-day plan

    Tick the checklist

FAQ

Questions about this product

Is Udyam registration compulsory?

It is not compulsory for every business, but it is free and gives access to MSME benefits, loans and payment protection, so most small businesses should get it.

Do I need GST to start?

Only if your turnover will cross the threshold or your business type needs it from the start, such as inter-state sale of goods. The guide explains the limits and exceptions.

Can I start a business from home?

Yes. Many proprietors work from home. You may need the owner's consent and a local licence depending on the activity.

Is this legal advice?

No. It is a practical guide. For companies, investors or complex cases, consult a CA or CS.

Are the rules current?

The guide was written in November 2026 and names the official portal for every step, so you can check the latest rules before filing.

How do I get the files after payment?

A download button appears on screen right after payment, and the link is emailed to you. You can also download again any time from My account.

Can I use it on my phone?

Yes. It works with Any phone, tablet or computer, Print-ready A4, Excel / Google Sheets for the checklist. Free mobile apps are enough.

What if something does not work?

Write to us within 7 days with your order number. We will fix it, send a working file, or refund you.

Our promiseEvery file is tested before launch. If something doesn't work, we fix it or refund you within 7 days. Refund policy
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