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Healthcare services by clinical establishments are GST-exempt under Notification 12/2017. But cosmetic procedures, hair transplant, dental aesthetics are TAXABLE at 18%. Doctors above ₹50 lakh receipts must register for GST (or use Section 44ADA). Biomedical waste: Form 1 application annually.
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Medical clinics, diagnostic labs and small hospitals in India operate under the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act 2010 + state-specific medical councils. FilingLab handles end-to-end clinic setup — Clinical Establishment Act registration, drug licence (Form 20-B for retail pharmacy in clinic), GST exemption clarification (healthcare services exempt), biomedical waste authorisation, NABH accreditation pathway. Healthcare services are GST-exempt but doctors' professional fees may still need invoicing structure.
Audience-specific note
Healthcare services by clinical establishments are GST-exempt under Notification 12/2017. But cosmetic procedures, hair transplant, dental aesthetics are TAXABLE at 18%. Doctors above ₹50 lakh receipts must register for GST (or use Section 44ADA). Biomedical waste: Form 1 application annually.
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Consent to Operate (CTO) application
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You
Initial requirements
You share KYC and service-specific details.
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Document preparation
Our CA team drafts every form and supporting document.
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Verification & filing
Senior review, then submission to the relevant government portal.
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Government processing
Authority reviews and approves the application.
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IF REJECTED
If the government raises a clarification, we respond within 24 hours at no extra service fee.
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Final certificate downloaded and shared. Compliance calendar goes live.
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You
· 1 day
Initial requirements
You share KYC and service-specific details.
02
FilingLab
· 2 days
Document preparation
Our CA team drafts every form and supporting document.
03
FilingLab
· Same day
Verification & filing
Senior review, then submission to the relevant government portal.
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Govt
· 5–15 days
Government processing
Authority reviews and approves the application.
IF REJECTED
If the government raises a clarification, we respond within 24 hours at no extra service fee.
05
FilingLab
· Same day
Certificate + handover
Final certificate downloaded and shared. Compliance calendar goes live.
Yes — clinical establishment healthcare services are exempt under Notification 12/2017. But cosmetic surgery, hair transplant, dental aesthetics, gym/wellness are taxable at 18%.
Yes — Form 20 / 21 for retail dispensing. Wholesale-form (20B / 21B) if you sell to other clinics. State Drug Controller issues; we coordinate.
Mandatory in 12 states (Tamil Nadu yet to fully enforce). Provisional registration via state portal; permanent after audit. Annual fees apply.
Also for medical clinics & diagnostic centres