Government fees, professional fees, renewal costs and hidden charges — the only honest breakdown of FSSAI cost in India for Basic, State and Central licences.
Pricing for FSSAI online is everywhere from ₹399 to ₹15,000 — and most of those numbers hide the real cost. This guide breaks down exactly what you pay the government, what you pay a professional, and what you pay over the lifetime of the licence.
| Licence type | Govt. fee per year | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Registration | ₹100 | ₹500 |
| State Licence (small) | ₹2,000 | ₹10,000 |
| State Licence (medium) | ₹3,000 | ₹15,000 |
| State Licence (manufacturer) | ₹5,000 | ₹25,000 |
| Central Licence | ₹7,500 | ₹37,500 |
The government fee is non-negotiable and paid directly through the FoSCoS portal at the time of filing. There are no quarterly or monthly payments — only the chosen multi-year fee, paid upfront.
| Licence type | Taxpex fee | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Registration | ₹1,999 | End-to-end filing + 5-year reminder service |
| State Licence | ₹3,999 | Filing + layout plan support + inspection coordination |
| Central Licence | ₹7,999 | Filing + FSMS plan + inspection + post-issue support |
| Renewal | ₹999 | Form A/B renewal + reminders |
| Modification | ₹999 | Address / category / partner change |
| Licence type | Govt. fee (5 yrs) | Professional fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | ₹500 | ₹1,999 | ₹2,499 |
| State (restaurant) | ₹10,000 | ₹3,999 | ₹13,999 |
| State (manufacturer) | ₹25,000 | ₹3,999 | ₹28,999 |
| Central | ₹37,500 | ₹7,999 | ₹45,499 |
Per-day cost over 5 years: Basic ₹1.4/day, State restaurant ₹7.7/day, Central ₹25/day. Compared to potential ₹5 lakh penalties, FSSAI is the cheapest insurance you'll ever buy for a food business.
FSSAI must be renewed every 1–5 years before expiry. Government fee is the same as fresh registration — ₹100/year (Basic), ₹2,000–₹5,000/year (State), ₹7,500/year (Central). Late renewal attracts ₹100/day penalty up to a maximum of one year, after which a fresh application is required.
| Trigger | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Operating without FSSAI | Up to ₹5,00,000 + 6 months prison |
| Late renewal | ₹100/day |
| Misbranded food | Up to ₹3,00,000 |
| Sub-standard food | Up to ₹5,00,000 |
| Unsafe food (causing death) | Life imprisonment + ₹10,00,000 |
| Misleading advertisement | Up to ₹10,00,000 |
The opportunity cost of an FSSAI suspension is far higher than the fine — Swiggy / Zomato de-listing alone can cost ₹3–5 lakh of monthly revenue.
Those are loss-leader prices for Basic Registration only, often with hidden add-ons (₹500 'inspection fee', ₹1,000 'priority filing'). Taxpex's flat ₹1,999 includes everything — no surprises.
Yes — 18% GST is charged on the Taxpex professional fee. Government fees are pass-through and not taxed.
Government fee must be paid upfront. Taxpex offers a 50/50 split on professional fees for orders above ₹10,000.
Senior contributor at Taxpex Consultancy. Reviewed by a practising Chartered Accountant. Published on 12 June 2026 · Updated on 12 June 2026.
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