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Food license in Surat (FSSAI registration)
The FSSAI food license fee, the trade licence fee for food businesses and every other licence needed in Surat.
Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026
FSSAI fee Checked on official site Source
Food license in Surat: what you need
Every food business in Surat needs an FSSAI food license or registration from the State Food Safety Department (FSSAI). The same FSSAI fees apply across India. The Surat Municipal Corporation issues a separate trade licence for the premises, and Gujarat has its own Shops and Establishments registration.
Basic registration: Food businesses with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore a year. Fee: ₹100 (per year; pay 1 to 5 years upfront).
Which FSSAI food license do you need?
It depends on your yearly turnover.
| Type | Who needs it | Official fee |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI Basic Registration (food license) | Food businesses with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore a year. | ₹100 per year |
| FSSAI State Licence (food license) | Food businesses with turnover from ₹1.5 crore to ₹50 crore. | ₹5,000 per year |
| FSSAI Central Licence (food license) | Food businesses with turnover above ₹50 crore, and e-commerce food operators. | ₹7,500 per year |
All licences for a restaurant or café in Surat
Besides the food license, these registrations are required for a restaurant or café here.
| Licence | Issued by | Official fee |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI Basic Registration (food license) | State Food Safety Department (FSSAI) | ₹100per year; pay 1 to 5 years upfrontChecked on official site Source |
| Shops and Establishments registration | Surat Municipal Corporation, Shops and Establishment Dept | Free (intimation only)for your staff sizeTo confirm Source |
| Profession Tax (collected by your corporation) | Surat Municipal Corporation | ₹2,000 a year for companies and professionals; nil to ₹2,500 for dealers by turnoverChecked on official site Source |
| Music licence (PPL and IPRS) | PPL India (sound recordings) and IPRS (songs) | ₹17,500 + ₹20,000a year: PPL (21 to 40 seats, metro) plus IPRS (restaurant, metro); GST extraChecked on official site Source |
Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay.
Trade licence fee for food businesses in Surat
| Food business | Licence | Official fee |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant or Café | Municipal licence for specified trades (Surat Municipal Corporation) | Variesonly for trades on the corporation's listTo confirm Source |
| Cloud Kitchen | Municipal licence for specified trades (Surat Municipal Corporation) | Variesonly for trades on the corporation's listTo confirm Source |
| Bakery or Sweet Shop | Municipal licence for specified trades (Surat Municipal Corporation) | Variesonly for trades on the corporation's listTo confirm Source |
| Home Food or Tiffin Business | Municipal licence for specified trades (Surat Municipal Corporation) | Variesonly for trades on the corporation's listTo confirm Source |
| Catering Business | Municipal licence for specified trades (Surat Municipal Corporation) | Variesonly for trades on the corporation's listTo confirm Source |
| Grocery or Kirana Store | Municipal licence for specified trades (Surat Municipal Corporation) | Variesonly for trades on the corporation's listTo confirm Source |
Documents for the FSSAI food license
- Photo of the owner
- ID proof (Aadhaar or PAN)
- Proof of premises
- List of food items
Steps to apply
- Collect the documents listed here.
- Apply online at foscos.fssai.gov.in.
- Pay the official fee: ₹100 (per year; pay 1 to 5 years upfront).
- Wait for the result. Usual time: About 7 days.
- Keep the certificate safe. Validity: 1 to 5 years.
Where to apply
State Food Safety Department (FSSAI). Official portal for the FSSAI food license: foscos.fssai.gov.in. For the trade licence in Surat: SMC Shops & Establishment online registration.