F&BosFSSAI License Fee Calculator
Choose your kind of food business and annual turnover. See whether you need a Basic Registration, a State License or a Central License, what it costs each year, and the total for 1 to 5 years.
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Fees are from FSSAI's eligibility list on FoSCoS, excluding any consultant charges. Always verify your category and fee on foscos.fssai.gov.in before you apply.
Which FSSAI license do you need?
Every food business in India needs an FSSAI registration or license before it starts trading. There are three types, and turnover decides which one most businesses get:
| Type | Annual turnover (from 1 April 2026) | Issued by |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Registration | Up to ₹1.5 crore | Your state's registering authority |
| State License | Above ₹1.5 crore, up to ₹50 crore | Your state's licensing authority |
| Central License | Above ₹50 crore | FSSAI's central licensing authority |
Before April 2026, the limits were ₹12 lakh for registration and ₹20 crore for a Central License. FSSAI raised them in an order dated 13 March 2026, so many small restaurants and cafés that held a State License now fall under Basic Registration.
Turnover isn't the only test. Some businesses need a Central License whatever their size:
- importers and exporters
- e-commerce food sellers
- food businesses at airports and seaports
- the head office of a business that operates in two or more states
Hotels are licensed by star rating, and food businesses on railway or central government premises get a Central License or Central Registration.
FSSAI fees by kind of business
These are the annual fees in FSSAI's eligibility list on FoSCoS for the businesses this calculator covers:
| Kind of business | Registration | State License | Central License |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, bar, retailer | ₹100 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,500 |
| Caterer | Not listed | ₹2,000 | ₹7,500 |
| Dhaba, canteen, club, banquet hall, food stall | ₹100 | ₹2,000 | Not listed |
| Hotel | ₹100 | ₹2,000 (1–2 star or unrated), ₹5,000 (3–4 star) | ₹7,500 (5 star and above) |
| Railway or central government premises | ₹100 | Not applicable | ₹2,000 |
| Importer, exporter, e-commerce, airport or seaport | Not applicable | Not applicable | ₹7,500 |
Manufacturers, dairies, storage, transporters and wholesalers have their own criteria based on capacity or turnover, so check those on FoSCoS. The fee covers one year. The total for 1 to 5 years in the calculator is simply the annual fee multiplied by the number of years.
What changed in 2026
The FSS (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Amendment Regulations, 2026, notified on 10 March 2026, made two big changes:
- Higher turnover limits, shown in the first table above.
- Perpetual validity. Registrations and licenses stay valid, subject to risk-based inspections, instead of expiring after a fixed term.
How the annual fee is collected for existing and new holders is shown in your FoSCoS dashboard, so check it there rather than relying on older guides that talk about renewing every one to five years.
How to apply on FoSCoS
- Go to foscos.fssai.gov.in and choose your state.
- Answer the eligibility questions for your kind of business and turnover. FoSCoS tells you which registration or license applies.
- Fill in the form and upload the documents FoSCoS asks for, such as identity proof, proof of your premises and your list of food items.
- Pay the fee online and note your application reference number.
- Once it's approved, print your 14-digit FSSAI number on every bill and display your certificate at the premises.
Your FSSAI number must appear on every bill and receipt. Our free restaurant bill generator has a field for it, and the restaurant bill format guide lists every other field a bill needs. If you're opening a new outlet, see our guides for restaurants, cafés and cloud kitchens.
FSSAI license fee FAQ
What is the FSSAI license fee for a restaurant?
FSSAI's eligibility list sets ₹100 a year for Basic Registration, ₹2,000 a year for a State License and ₹7,500 a year for a Central License. Since 1 April 2026, a restaurant with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore needs Basic Registration, one above ₹1.5 crore and up to ₹50 crore needs a State License, and one above ₹50 crore needs a Central License.
What is the FSSAI registration fee?
Basic Registration costs ₹100 a year. Since 1 April 2026, it applies to most food businesses with annual turnover up to ₹1.5 crore.
Do I still need to renew my FSSAI license?
The 2026 amendment to the licensing regulations gives FSSAI registrations and licenses perpetual validity, subject to risk-based inspections. Check your FoSCoS dashboard for how this applies to your existing license and how your annual fee is collected.
Who needs a Central License regardless of turnover?
Importers, exporters, e-commerce food sellers, food businesses at airports and seaports, and the head office of a business operating in two or more states. Five-star hotels also need a Central License.
Where do I apply for an FSSAI license?
Apply online at foscos.fssai.gov.in, FSSAI's Food Safety Compliance System. It confirms your category, lists the documents you need and collects the fee.
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