{"id":6259,"date":"2023-07-21T12:11:55","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T12:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/?p=6259"},"modified":"2026-04-29T18:57:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T18:57:53","slug":"factory-license-procedure-renewal-online-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/factory-license-procedure-renewal-online-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything About Factory License \u2013 Procedure, Renewal, Online Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>According to the Factory Act of 1948, industries fulfilling certain requirements must get a factory license before initiating any business. Getting a factory license is a must if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>There are at least ten workers in the factory that needs power for their operations&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The factories do not consume power but have at least 20 workers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A factory license is required for factories that manufacture both hazardous and non-hazardous products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you own a factory, getting a factory license is mandatory. Failing to get one or non-compliance with the rules as stated in the Factory Act can result in a hefty penalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><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><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<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:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/factory-license-procedure-renewal-online-registration\/#Benefits_of_Getting_A_Factory_License\" title=\"Benefits of Getting A Factory License&nbsp;\">Benefits of Getting A Factory License&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/factory-license-procedure-renewal-online-registration\/#1_Legal_Conflicts\" title=\"1. Legal Conflicts\">1. Legal Conflicts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/factory-license-procedure-renewal-online-registration\/#2_Benefits_For_Employees\" title=\"2. Benefits For Employees&nbsp;\">2. Benefits For Employees&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/factory-license-procedure-renewal-online-registration\/#3_Additional_Benefits\" title=\"3. Additional Benefits&nbsp;\">3. Additional Benefits&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/factory-license-procedure-renewal-online-registration\/#Factory_Registration_Process_in_India\" title=\"Factory Registration Process in India&nbsp;\">Factory Registration Process in India&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/factory-license-procedure-renewal-online-registration\/#Websites_For_Online_Factory_License_Registration\" title=\"Websites For Online Factory License Registration&nbsp;\">Websites For Online Factory License Registration&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/factory-license-procedure-renewal-online-registration\/#Documents_Required_For_Factory_Registration\" title=\"Documents Required For Factory Registration&nbsp;\">Documents Required For Factory Registration&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/factory-license-procedure-renewal-online-registration\/#Renewal_Of_Factory_License\" title=\"Renewal Of Factory License&nbsp;\">Renewal Of Factory License&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/factory-license-procedure-renewal-online-registration\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion&nbsp;\">Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Getting_A_Factory_License\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Getting A Factory License&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of getting a factory license are enlisted below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Legal_Conflicts\"><\/span><strong>1. Legal Conflicts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of legal conflicts, the factories that are registered under the Factory Act 1948 will be eligible for certain benefits. These benefits are provided by the Indian Government depending upon the scheme you choose while registering your factory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Benefits_For_Employees\"><\/span><strong>2. Benefits For Employees&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The health and safety concerns of young and female workers are addressed if the factory is registered. The specifics regarding the working hours, work conditions, salaries, etc., are monitored in this case. These specifics benefit employees in the long term.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Additional_Benefits\"><\/span><strong>3. Additional Benefits&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaves, holidays, working hours, wages, and many other factors are taken care of if you have a factory license.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factory_Registration_Process_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Factory Registration Process in India&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get a factory license, you must first complete the factory license registration formalities. The following steps will guide you while completing the factory registration:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Step 1: Obtain a License of Factory (Form 2) required for registration and grant of factory license from the official site of the Indian government.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Step 2: Different states will have different dedicated portals for online factory registration. You must visit the same for application, amendment of details, renewal, and all other processes related to the factory license.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Step 3: Fill out the form with all the details and submit it with the required documents to the Director of Factories and Boilers. You shall also have to pay the application fees before applying.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Step 4: The respective authorities will scrutinize Your application and documents thereafter.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Step 5: If there are any discrepancies in the documents or details submitted in the form, the authorities will let you know. You will have to correct the mistakes and submit a fresh set of documents if required.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Step 6: Once all the documents and details are verified, you will get the approval. A registration certificate, and factory license, will be provided once you send the cover letter for the same.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Websites_For_Online_Factory_License_Registration\"><\/span><strong>Websites For Online Factory License Registration&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each state has a separate portal to register and renew the factory license. The below table has the list of the states and their respective websites:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sr. No.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>State&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Website&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Assam&nbsp;<\/td><td>https:\/\/ciflabour.assam.gov.in\/how-to\/apply-for-registrationlicencing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Arunachal Pradesh<\/td><td>http:\/\/indarun.gov.in\/&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.apindustries.gov.in\/&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Goa<\/td><td>https:\/\/goaonline.gov.in\/Appln\/Uil\/DeptServices?__DocId=FAB&amp;__ServiceId=FAB70&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Bihar<\/td><td>http:\/\/udyog.bihar.gov.in\/Single-Window-Clearance.aspx&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Chattisgarh<\/td><td>http:\/\/cglabour.nic.in\/&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Himachal Pradesh<\/td><td>http:\/\/admis.hp.nic.in\/ofris\/&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Haryana&nbsp;<\/td><td>https:\/\/hrylabour.gov.in\/factory\/factory\/factory_terms&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Karnataka&nbsp;<\/td><td>https:\/\/esuraksha.karnataka.gov.in\/english&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Jharkhand<\/td><td>https:\/\/shramadhan.jharkhand.gov.in\/home&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>https:\/\/mponline.gov.in\/PORTAL\/SERVICES\/FACTORYREG\/LOGIN\/FRMLOGIN.ASPX&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>Kerala&nbsp;<\/td><td>http:\/\/www.fabkerala.gov.in\/&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>Manipur&nbsp;<\/td><td>https:\/\/dcimanipur.gov.in\/&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>Meghalaya<\/td><td>http:\/\/meglabour.gov.in\/forms_cibf.html&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>https:\/\/mahakamgar.maharashtra.gov.in\/dish-registration-and-grant-of-license.htm&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<\/td><td>Mizoram<\/td><td>https:\/\/eodbmizoram.gov.in\/labour-skill-development-and-entreprenuership\/online-services&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17<\/td><td>Odisha<\/td><td>http:\/\/dfbodisha.gov.in\/registration-license&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18<\/td><td>Punjab<\/td><td>https:\/\/pblabour.gov.in\/&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19<\/td><td>Nagaland<\/td><td>https:\/\/labour.nagaland.gov.in\/the-factories-act-1948\/&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20<\/td><td>Sikkim<\/td><td>https:\/\/sikkim.gov.in\/departments\/labour-department&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21<\/td><td>Rajasthan<\/td><td>http:\/\/rajfab.nic.in\/&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22<\/td><td>Tripura<\/td><td>https:\/\/factory.tripura.gov.in\/&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>https:\/\/dish.tn.gov.in\/onlineservices.html&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24<\/td><td>Telangana<\/td><td>https:\/\/tsfactories.cgg.gov.in\/&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25<\/td><td>Uttarakhand<\/td><td>https:\/\/labour.uk.gov.in\/pages\/show\/107-factory-boiler-wing&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26<\/td><td>West Bengal&nbsp;<\/td><td>https:\/\/wbfactories.gov.in\/&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>http:\/\/uplabour.gov.in\/StaticPages\/Registration2.aspx&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_For_Factory_Registration\"><\/span><strong>Documents Required For Factory Registration&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The below documents are needed to complete the factory license registration formalities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Duly filled and signed Form 2&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An attested copy of the stability certificate shall be needed. You can get it from a recognized authority.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A health and safety policy is required if 50 or more employees are employed in your factory.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A director\/partner resolution nominating any one of the partners as the occupier of the factory is also needed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional documents like a sales deed or purchase agreement of the land, bank account proof, list of directors and managers, etc., may also be needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Renewal_Of_Factory_License\"><\/span><strong>Renewal Of Factory License&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the factory license is issued, it remains valid for up to a year. It means that you will have to renew your factory license every year. The following steps you guide you while renewing your factory license registration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Step 1: A duly filled license for factory renewal (Form 2) should be submitted to the concerned authority along with the required documents. You will also have to submit the original copy of the factory license along with other documents and fees.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Step 2: The authority will scrutinize your application and documents. They shall also inform you about the mistakes present in your form or documents. You shall have to rectify the same and proceed with the application renewal process.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Step 3: Once the inspection is completed, the authority will send the renewed factory license copy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope that you have understood the procedure for obtaining a factory license in India. The provisions of the Indian Factories Act of 1984 govern the rules of factory registration. As a factory owner, you must adhere to all the regulations mentioned in this act. If you fail to abide by the rules, you may have to pay a penalty. 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