Restaurant partners need FSSAI State License. Basic Registration gets rejected at onboarding. Here's exactly what to apply for — and in what order.
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Both Swiggy and Zomato area managers in Hyderabad and Bangalore specifically ask for Trade License during onboarding. Apply for both simultaneously.
| City | FSSAI Required | Trade License Body | Trade License Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | State License | GHMC | ₹1,000–3,000 |
| Bangalore | State License | BBMP | ₹1,500–3,000 |
| Mumbai | State License | BMC | ₹1,000–5,000 |
| Pune | State License | PMC | ₹500–2,000 |
| Delhi | State License | MCD / NDMC | ₹1,000–4,000 |
| Chennai | State License | GCC | ₹500–2,500 |
FSSAI State License is mandatory — but it's not the only licence you need before going live on delivery platforms.
| Licence / Registration | Mandatory? | Typical Cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSSAI State License | Yes — day one | ₹2,000–5,000 govt | 30–45 days |
| Municipal Trade Licence | Yes — Swiggy/Zomato ask | ₹1,000–3,000 | 15–30 days |
| GST Registration | If turnover > ₹20L/year | Govt free / CA ₹499 | 7–14 days |
| Fire NOC | If seating capacity > 50 | ₹500–2,000 | 15–30 days |
| Shop & Establishment Reg. | Yes (if hiring staff) | ₹100–500 | 3–7 days |
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Don't wait for Swiggy / Zomato to reject your documents. Apply FSSAI State License now — 30–45 days to go live.
🟢 WhatsApp — Get FSSAI in 30 DaysThe most common mistake food entrepreneurs make when starting a cloud kitchen or restaurant: they contact their Swiggy/Zomato area manager first and only then find out FSSAI State License is mandatory. By that point, they've already signed a lease and built out the kitchen — with 30–45 days of unlicensed waiting time ahead of them.
Apply for FSSAI State License the day you sign your kitchen lease. Simultaneously apply for your municipal Trade License (GHMC in Hyderabad, BBMP in Bangalore, BMC in Mumbai). Both are required before the FSSAI inspection can be scheduled. Running both applications in parallel saves 4–6 weeks vs applying sequentially.
FSSAI Basic Registration is designed for micro food businesses: home bakers, tiffin services, and street vendors with annual turnover below ₹12 lakh. Cloud kitchens and restaurant partners on Swiggy/Zomato almost always exceed this threshold within their first year — and Basic Registration would need to be upgraded to State License anyway. Apply for State License from the start to avoid a second application, second inspection, and second fee.
State License requires at least one designated Food Safety Supervisor on your team. This person must hold an FSSAI-approved FSMS Level 3 certificate (also called Food Safety Supervisor certificate). This is not a background check — it's an exam-based certification, available through FSSAI-empanelled training providers, typically costing ₹2,500–4,000 per person and taking 1–2 days. The certificate must be obtained before the DDO inspection — it cannot be submitted retroactively.
Last updated May 2026. Platform policies subject to change — verify FSSAI requirements with Swiggy/Zomato onboarding teams. This page is informational and does not constitute legal advice.