{"id":17118,"date":"2020-12-01T14:14:17","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T08:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/?p=17118"},"modified":"2020-12-01T14:22:57","modified_gmt":"2020-12-01T08:52:57","slug":"licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Licenses Required to Start a Bar in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Opening a Bar or especially a Restaurant cum Bar or a Restro Bar seeks like an overwhelming and glamorous job. However, it shall be pertinent to state that starting a Bar in India is no cakewalk. The reason for the same is that one needs to undergo brainstorming sessions on selecting the right location, deciding the food menu, hiring the right number of employees, the right marketing, and the licenses required to start a Bar in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it shall be considerate to state that out of all the requirements, one must delegate considerable time on the licenses required to start a Bar in India if he\/she wants to avoid future legal trap and proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we will discuss the\nconcept, growth, and the licenses required to start a Bar in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3a35e04754b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3a35e04754b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Growth_of_Indian_Bar_Industry\" title=\"Growth of Indian Bar Industry\">Growth of Indian Bar Industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Factors_to_Consider_While_Starting_a_Bar_in_India\" title=\"Factors to Consider While Starting\na Bar in India\">Factors to Consider While Starting\na Bar in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Different_Types_of_Licenses_Required_to_Start_a_Bar_in_India\" title=\"Different Types of Licenses\nRequired to Start a Bar in India\">Different Types of Licenses\nRequired to Start a Bar in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Business_Registration\" title=\"Business Registration\">Business Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#FSSAI_License\" title=\"FSSAI License\">FSSAI License<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Documents_required_for_obtaining_FSSAI_License\" title=\"Documents required for obtaining FSSAI License\">Documents required for obtaining FSSAI License<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Health_or_Trade_License\" title=\"Health or Trade License\">Health or Trade License<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Documents_required_for_obtaining_Trade_License\" title=\"Documents required for obtaining Trade License\">Documents required for obtaining Trade License<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Eating_House_License\" title=\"Eating House License\">Eating House License<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Documents_required_for_obtaining_Eating_House_License\" title=\"Documents required for obtaining Eating House License\">Documents required for obtaining Eating House License<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Liquor_License\" title=\"Liquor License\">Liquor License<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Documents_required_for_obtaining_Liquor_License\" title=\"Documents required for obtaining Liquor License\">Documents required for obtaining Liquor License<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Shop_and_Establishment_License\" title=\"Shop and Establishment License\">Shop and Establishment License<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Documents_required_for_obtaining_Shop_License\" title=\"Documents required for obtaining Shop License\">Documents required for obtaining Shop License<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#GST_Registration\" title=\"GST Registration\">GST Registration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Documents_required_for_obtaining_GST_Registration\" title=\"Documents required for obtaining GST Registration\">Documents required for obtaining GST Registration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Fire_NOC\" title=\"Fire NOC\">Fire NOC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Documents_required_for_obtaining_Fire_NOC\" title=\"Documents required for obtaining Fire NOC\">Documents required for obtaining Fire NOC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Lift_Clearance_Certificate\" title=\"Lift Clearance Certificate\">Lift Clearance Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Music_License\" title=\"Music License\">Music License<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Documents_required_for_obtaining_Music_License\" title=\"Documents required for obtaining Music License\">Documents required for obtaining Music License<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Environmental_Clearance_Certificate\" title=\"Environmental Clearance Certificate\">Environmental Clearance Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Signage_License\" title=\"Signage License\">Signage License<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/licenses-required-to-start-a-bar-in-india\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Growth_of_Indian_Bar_Industry\"><\/span>Growth of Indian Bar Industry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In India, the count of\nPubs, Bars, Clubs, and Lounges (PBCL) have grown much faster than restaurants,\ncafes, hotels in the past few years. Further, the same is majorly driven by\ncompetitive pricing, younger consumers, and a proliferation of options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, it shall be\nrelevant to state that the expansion and growth of the commercial real estate\nsector have driven the progress of PBCL market as well. The reason for the same\nis that, nowadays, malls in developed cities and day out centres in small\ncities are grabbing everyone\u2019s attention and are indirectly supporting the expansion\nof PBCL market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the significant and sudden rise in the popularity of alcoholic beverages is also due to change in lifestyle and income, especially among youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the reports\nthat states the growth of Indian Bar Industry or PBCL sector are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>As per a report published by <strong>Current Market Insights<\/strong>, the Indian Alcohol sector is expected to cross Rs 5482851.3 billion by the end of 2027. Also, the Indian Alcohol sector is projected to cross CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) at 7.8% for the period 2019 to 2027;<\/li><li>According to a report published by <strong>STATISTA<\/strong>, on 16.10.2020, the annual alcohol consumption in India is expected to cross 6.5 billion liters by the end of 2020. Also, the revenue generation from alcoholic drinks will amount to the US $1371385 at the year of 2020. Moreover, this industry is expected to grow annually by 8.7% CAGR for 2020 to 2023;<\/li><li>As per a report published by <strong>IWSR Drinks Market Analysis<\/strong>, India stands at ninth position in the world for alcohol consumption by volume; <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_to_Consider_While_Starting_a_Bar_in_India\"><\/span>Factors to Consider While Starting\na Bar in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The factors to consider while starting a Bar in India are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Factors-to-Consider-While-Starting-a-Bar-in-India.png\" alt=\"Factors to Consider for bar license\" class=\"wp-image-17122\" width=\"536\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Factors-to-Consider-While-Starting-a-Bar-in-India.png 1000w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Factors-to-Consider-While-Starting-a-Bar-in-India-300x257.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Factors-to-Consider-While-Starting-a-Bar-in-India-768x659.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Decide\na Prominent Location;<\/li><li>Buy\nRobust Kitchen Equipment;<\/li><li>Purchase\nQuality Raw Material;<\/li><li>Choose\nMagnificent Ambiance and Colours;<\/li><li>Arrange\nthe Licenses Required to Start a Bar in India;<\/li><li>Dedicated\nand Experienced Workforce or Manpower;<\/li><li>Choose\nAttractive Staff Uniforms;<\/li><li>Engage\nin Promotion and Marketing;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Types_of_Licenses_Required_to_Start_a_Bar_in_India\"><\/span>Different Types of Licenses\nRequired to Start a Bar in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The different types of Licenses Required to Start a Bar in India are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Different-Types-of-Licenses-Required-to-Start-a-Bar-in-India-heading.png\" alt=\"Different Types of Bar Licenses\" class=\"wp-image-17123\" width=\"610\" height=\"407\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Registration\"><\/span>Business Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An individual or a budding entrepreneur who wants to start a Bar in India requires to\u00a0acquire Business Registration\u00a0based on the type of bar he\/ she needs to open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if an individual wants to start a bar as a partnership firm, then, in that case, he\/she must obtain\u00a0Partnership Firm Registration\u00a0under the\u00a0provisions of the <em><strong>Indian Partnership Act 1932<sup><strong><em><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mca.gov.in\/Ministry\/actsbills\/pdf\/Partnership_Act_1932.pdf\">[1]<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/sup><\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FSSAI_License\"><\/span>FSSAI License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of all the licenses required to start a bar in India, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/fssai-license\" class=\"text-primary\">FSSAI License in India<\/a><\/strong> is the most significant one. Further, the reason behind the same is that a Bar comes under the realm of FBO (Food Business Operators). That means every business owner must acquire FSSAI License prior to commencing its business operations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_obtaining_FSSAI_License\"><\/span>Documents required for obtaining FSSAI License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents required for obtaining\nFSSAI License in India are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Identity Proof;<\/li><li>Address Proof&nbsp;;<\/li><li>Valid Email Address;<\/li><li>Phone Number;<\/li><li>Affidavit;<\/li><li>Declaration of the Food Safety\nManagement Plan;<\/li><li>Kitchen Layout Plan;<\/li><li>List of Food Items and Category;<\/li><li>Water Testing Report from an ISI\napproved Facility;<\/li><li>No Objection Certificate (NOC) either\nfrom the partner or owner;<\/li><li>Medical Certificates of the Employees;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_or_Trade_License\"><\/span>Health or Trade License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the Municipal Corporation and\nHealth Department of the specific state has the right to grant the Trade\nLicense to start a Bar in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_obtaining_Trade_License\"><\/span>Documents required for obtaining Trade License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents required for obtaining a\nTrade License in India are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Address Proof of the premise being\nused, such as Ownership proof, RentalAgreement or NOC from the landlord;<\/li><li>Three copies of the key plan and site\nplan and layout;<\/li><li>Indemnity bond for Rs 100;<\/li><li>A duly signed Structural Stability\nCertificate by Structural Engineer;<\/li><li>Utility Bill in the form of\nElectricity Bill and Water paid Bill;<\/li><li>Proof of adequate Sewer Connection;<\/li><li>Letter from Delhi Police;<\/li><li>Water Testing Reports;<\/li><li>Layout Plan of the Premises;<\/li><li>Medical Certificates of all the Employees;<\/li><li>Proof of Property Tax;<\/li><li>Lal Dora Certificate, if in case applicable;<\/li><li>Medical Fitness Certificate of all\nthe Workers;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eating_House_License\"><\/span>Eating House License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If in case a person wants to start a bar shop in India, then, he\/she requires to acquire an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/eating-house-license\" class=\"text-primary\">Eating House License<\/a><\/strong> from the Licensing Police Commissioner of the respective state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_obtaining_Eating_House_License\"><\/span>Documents required for obtaining Eating House License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents required for obtaining the\nEating House License in India are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Location Plan of the Bar;<\/li><li>Postcard size photographs of the Bar Shop;<\/li><li>Identity Proof of the applicant;<\/li><li>Residential proof of the applicant;<\/li><li>Proof of Legal Occupancy of the Bar;<\/li><li>In case of rental property, NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the owner;<\/li><li>A copy of the Trade License from NDMC\/MCD\/DCB\/ or Airport Authority of India, together with the receipt;<\/li><li>Attested stamp paper; <\/li><li>Certificate of Incorporation (COI);<\/li><li>Complete details of the owner;<\/li><li>A copy of Board Resolution;<\/li><li>FSSAI License;<\/li><li>Details of all the employees;<\/li><li>Certificate of GST Registration;<\/li><li>Police Clearance Certificate;<\/li><li>Installation proof of Fire safety measures;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Also, Read:<\/b> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-start-a-food-truck-business-in-india\/\">How to Start a Food Truck Business in India: A Complete Checklist<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liquor_License\"><\/span>Liquor License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of all the licenses required to\nstart a bar in India, Liquor License is the most significant one. The owner or\nthe entrepreneur needs to obtain Liquor License from the Local Excise\nCommissioner at the particular state government websites. If in case, the owner\nfails to do so, the same will result in the levy of hefty penalties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_obtaining_Liquor_License\"><\/span>Documents required for obtaining Liquor License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents required for obtaining\nLiquor License in India are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Identity\nproof of the applicant;<\/li><li>Address\nproof of the applicant;<\/li><li>Address\nproof of the premise being used;<\/li><li>No\nObjection Certificate (NOC) from the Fire Department;<\/li><li>No\nObjection Certificate (NOC) from the Municipal Corporation; <\/li><li>An\napplication with all the business details; <\/li><li>List\nof the Directors, if n case the applicant is a company; <\/li><li>Memorandum\nof Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA), if in case the\napplicant is a company;<\/li><li>A\ncopy of the latest ITR (Income Tax Return);<\/li><li>Latest\npassport-sized photograph of an authorized person;<\/li><li>An\naffidavit stating that the authorised person does not have any previous\ncriminal record under any state act;<\/li><li>An\naffidavit stating that the authorised person has not caused default in paying\nany dues to any department; <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shop_and_Establishment_License\"><\/span>Shop and Establishment License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The main objective behind the\nintroduction of Shop License or Shop and Establishment License is to safeguard\nand protect the rights of the workers employed in the bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_obtaining_Shop_License\"><\/span>Documents required for obtaining Shop License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic documents required for obtaining <a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/shop-establishment-license\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong>Shop License in India<\/strong><\/a> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Pan\nCard;<\/li><li>Identity\nProof;<\/li><li>Address\nproof of the proprietor, partner, or the company;<\/li><li>Details\nof the employees;<\/li><li>Postcard\nphoto of the Bar shop;<\/li><li>Address\nProof of the premise used as Bar;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GST_Registration\"><\/span>GST Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of all the licenses required to start a Bar in India, another crucial one is GST Registration. The owner or the applicant requires to apply for GST Registration if the aggregate annual business turnover of the Bar shop exceeds the threshold of Rs. 40 lakhs and Rs. 20 lakhs for the special states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_obtaining_GST_Registration\"><\/span>Documents required for obtaining GST Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic documents required for\nobtaining GST Registration in India are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Registration Proof of the Business;<\/li><li>Address Proof of the premise being used as Bar; <\/li><li>Identity Proof of the owner;<\/li><li>Address Proof of the owner;<\/li><li>Details of the Business Bank Account;<\/li><li>PAN Card;<\/li><li>Lease Agreement or Rent Agreement;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fire_NOC\"><\/span>Fire NOC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every Bar shop owner should obtain a Fire NOC or Fire Security Certificate from the state Fire Department in which he\/she wants to start a bar shop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the authorities grant this\ncertificate only after the proper installation of fire extinguishers and\nimplementation of fire safety measures in the premise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_obtaining_Fire_NOC\"><\/span>Documents required for obtaining Fire NOC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic documents required for\nobtaining Fire NOC in India are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>A copy of the Layout Plan of the Building granted by the Building Authority, including the Analysis Report, Site Plan, Layout Plan, etc.;<\/li><li>Building Model;<\/li><li>Checklist with a filled in the questionnaire;<\/li><li>Certified checklist issued by the architect for the building or premise; <\/li><li>A copy of the Aadhar Card and PAN Card of the applicant;<\/li><li>A postcard photograph of the full building clicked from outside;<\/li><li>A certificate of Building Stability;<\/li><li>The Building plans need to contain all the information and details as prescribed by the bye-laws;<\/li><li>Certificate of Quality for Electric Wiring;<\/li><li>Completion Certificate from a recognized authority;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lift_Clearance_Certificate\"><\/span>Lift Clearance Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In case the applicant has a multi-story bar and wants to install a lift in it, then, in that case, he\/she requires to obtain clearance from an inspector appointed by the electricity department and Labour Commissioner of that respective city. However, it shall be pertinent to state that the Electrical Inspector grants this license from the office of Labour Commissioner, only after verifying and confirming the installation of layout, life, safety gear, etc. Further, state-wise applications are accessible for obtaining lift clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Music_License\"><\/span>Music License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If in case the owner wants to play songs or music in the bar shop, the, in that case, he\/she requires to acquire a Music License from the IPRS (Indian Performing Rights Society).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_obtaining_Music_License\"><\/span>Documents required for obtaining Music License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic documents required for obtaining a <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/music-license-from-ppl\">Music License in India<\/a><\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Personal Details, such as the Name, Address, and Nationality of the applicant;<\/li><li>Business Details;<\/li><li>A comprehensive list concerning the type of music that the applicant wants to play;<\/li><li>In case of an LLP (Limited Liability Partnership), the applicant requires to submit the COI (Certificate of Incorporation) with the authorities; <\/li><li>PAN (Permanent Account Number) Card;<\/li><li>Certificate of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/gst-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Online GST Registration<\/a><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Address Proof of the premise in the form of an Electricity Bill, Voter ID, and Driving License;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environmental_Clearance_Certificate\"><\/span>Environmental Clearance Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It shall be mandatory for the Bar owner to obtain a CEC\u00a0(<em>Certificate of Environmental Clearance)<\/em>\u00a0from the\u00a0<em>Ministry of Environment and Forest.<\/em> Further, the main behind this license is to ensure that the operation of a Bar will not have any adverse effect on the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signage_License\"><\/span>Signage License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of all the licenses required to start a Bar in India, the unique one is Signage License. If the owner or the applicant wants to market and advertise his\/her Bar by way of Logos, Word of Mouth, Pictures, Symbols, and Posters, then he\/she requires approval in the form of signage license. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, the applicant can acquire this license from the\nlocal civil authorities, such as the Municipal corporations of the respective\narea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell, starting a Bar in India\nseeks like an irresistible and desirable job. However, the same is no cakewalk.\nTherefore, one needs to carefully ready the blog, to initiate the journey of\nstarting a Bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, for any other doubt or dilemma, reach out at Swarit Advisors, our experts will assist you with the registration process of the licenses required to start a bar in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Also, Read:<\/b> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/start-a-bakery-business-in-india\/\">How to Open a Bakery Business in India?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Opening a Bar or especially a Restaurant cum Bar or a Restro Bar seeks like an overwhelming and glamorous job. However, it shall be pertinent to state that starting a Bar in India is no cakewalk. 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