Resources
Government portals & useful resources
A convenience directory of the official portals and regulatory bodies that foreign companies most often encounter when entering and operating in India.
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Portals & regulatory bodies
Each entry includes a short plain-English note on what the portal is for. Search the portal name to reach the official site, or ask our desk for a direct pointer.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
Company and LLP incorporation, statutory filings and the central registry of companies in India.
Official portal — search by name
DPIIT
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade — industrial policy, FDI policy and ease-of-doing-business initiatives.
Official portal — search by name
Invest India
The national investment promotion and facilitation agency, supporting foreign investors entering the Indian market.
Official portal — search by name
National Single Window System (NSWS)
A unified digital platform to apply for approvals, registrations and clearances across central and state authorities.
Official portal — search by name
RBI / FIRMS
Reserve Bank of India and the FIRMS portal for foreign investment reporting under the FEMA framework.
Official portal — search by name
GST Portal
Registration, returns and payments for Goods and Services Tax for businesses operating in India.
Official portal — search by name
Income Tax Portal
PAN/TAN services, income-tax registration, returns and tax compliance for companies and individuals.
Official portal — search by name
DGFT
Directorate General of Foreign Trade — import-export code (IEC), trade policy and export-import facilitation.
Official portal — search by name
IP India / Trademark Registry
Trademarks, patents, designs and geographical indications administered by the Office of the Controller General.
Official portal — search by name
Startup India
Recognition, benefits and resources for eligible startups under the national Startup India initiative.
Official portal — search by name
FSSAI
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India — licensing and registration for food businesses.
Official portal — search by name
CDSCO
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation — regulation of drugs, cosmetics and medical devices.
Official portal — search by name
BIS
Bureau of Indian Standards — product certification, standards and quality marks.
Official portal — search by name
ICEGATE
The Indian Customs electronic gateway for customs filings, duty payment and trade documentation.
Official portal — search by name
EPFO
Employees Provident Fund Organisation — provident fund registration and contributions for employers.
Official portal — search by name
ESIC
Employees State Insurance Corporation — social security and health insurance registration for eligible employees.
Official portal — search by name
State industrial development corporations
State-level agencies offering industrial land, infrastructure and incentives — vary by state.
Official portal — search by name
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