Overview
A Factory License is a mandatory approval required under the Factories Act, 1948 for setting up and operating a manufacturing unit in India. Any premises where a manufacturing process is carried out with the aid of power and employs ten or more workers, or without power and employs twenty or more workers, must obtain a factory license from the respective State Labour Department. The license ensures safe working conditions and compliance with labour welfare laws.
The primary objective of factory licensing is to regulate working hours, employee safety, health measures, and welfare facilities within manufacturing units. It also ensures that factories adhere to environmental, building safety, and fire safety norms. Factory License is state specific, and each state has its own rules framed under the Factories Act.
Obtaining a Factory License is not a one time formality. Businesses must comply with ongoing obligations such as maintenance of registers, periodic inspections, renewal of license, and filing of statutory returns. Operating a factory without a valid license can result in heavy penalties, prosecution, and closure of operations.
BizGlobal provides end to end assistance for Factory License registration across India. From feasibility assessment and layout approval to application filing, inspections, and renewals, BizGlobal ensures that manufacturing units remain fully compliant with labour and safety regulations.
