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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.
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Why this matters for wedding halls / kalyana mandapams
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.
Audience-specific note
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.
Tier identification (Basic / State / Central)
Form A or Form B application
Document compilation (we have a city-specific checklist)
Inspection scheduling and follow-up
License download and storage
Basic / State / Central — we identify the right tier and handle the entire application.
You
FilingLab
Govt
01
FilingLab
Tier identification
Based on your turnover and business type, we pick Basic, State or Central.
Same day
02
You
Document collection
Premise photos, layout, water test (State / Central), food safety plan.
2–3 days
03
FilingLab
Form A / B filing
Application submitted on foscos.fssai.gov.in.
1 day
04
Govt
Premise inspection
FSSAI officer visits the premise (State / Central only).
5–10 days
IF REJECTED
FSSAI may ask for water test report or premise rectification. We coordinate inspection re-visit.
05
Govt
License issuance
Valid for 1, 3 or 5 years. Downloaded and shared via Whatsapp.
2 days
01
FilingLab
· Same day
Tier identification
Based on your turnover and business type, we pick Basic, State or Central.
02
You
· 2–3 days
Document collection
Premise photos, layout, water test (State / Central), food safety plan.
03
FilingLab
· 1 day
Form A / B filing
Application submitted on foscos.fssai.gov.in.
04
Govt
· 5–10 days
Premise inspection
FSSAI officer visits the premise (State / Central only).
IF REJECTED
FSSAI may ask for water test report or premise rectification. We coordinate inspection re-visit.
05
Govt
· 2 days
License issuance
Valid for 1, 3 or 5 years. Downloaded and shared via Whatsapp.
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.
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