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Wedding halls (kalyana mandapams in Tamil Nadu, marriage gardens in north India) are a ₹6,000-crore industry. Compliance includes 18% GST on hall rental, FSSAI Central licence if catering is in-house, Fire NOC, occupancy licence from municipal corporation, Music licence (PPL + IPRS) if you provide music, and Shop & Establishment Act. FilingLab handles the full bundle for new and operating mandapams.
Quirk to know
Hall rental: 18% GST. Bundled package (hall + catering + decoration) is composite supply at 18%. Music licence is mandatory under Copyright Act — PPL (sound recordings) + IPRS (lyrics) needed.
A CA who has worked with similar businesses will call within 2 hours.
What you actually need
FAQ
18% on hall-only rental. 18% on bundled package (hall + catering + decoration). Composite supply rule applies.
Yes — Central FSSAI licence (since hall + catering = compound activity). State licence if turnover < ₹20 cr.
PPL (Phonographic Performance Limited) + IPRS (Indian Performing Right Society) licences required. Annual fees vary by hall capacity.