Factory License Registration in Uttarakhand - Documents, Process & Fees

Before applying for a factory license, the occupiers must prepare all the necessary documents properly and submit them at the time of registration. The list of important documents is listed below:

The total cost for obtaining a factory license depends entirely on several factors, including the maximum number of installed horsepower and employee headcount. Additional costs include a professional architect cost for building plan approval.

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Get a quote today and start the process to obtain a factory license in Uttarakhand, which is ₹35,399/- only, inclusive of GST. It is necessary to pay both the government and professional fees.

To understand the pricing criteria for a registration prescribed by the government for the recent 2026 and upcoming 2027 years, check out the table mentioned below:

Factories Registration Govt. Fee for year 2026

Factories Registration Govt. Fee for year 2027

Note: A factory license registration fee varies by calendar year starting from January 1 to December 31, rather than the financial year. To know the breakdown of fees year-wise, click here.

Read about the total time taken to receive a factory license, validity, and renewal time below:

To get a factory license in Uttarakhand, the applicants have to submit Form 4-B through the Portal before 31st October and pay a renewal fee. Here are the steps to renew a license:

• Step 1: Visit the Portal - Go to the official website at Invest Uttarakhand, under the Labour Department, Uttarakhand, and log in to the portal as an investor IUID/ email, enter your password, and enter the captcha.
• Step 2: Select Service - Navigate to the renewal section under the Factories Act of 1948, and select the application link for licensing.
• Step 3: Fill Form 4-B - Provide necessary factory details including manpower and horsepower usage, along with current management information.
• Step 4: Upload Documents - Attach the scanned copies of necessary documents, statutory compliance records, and payment receipts.
• Step 5: Pay a Renewal Fee - Pay the required amount for the renewal process. This fee will be auto-calculated, and applicants have to pay online.
• Step 6: Wait for an Approval - After making a payment, the renewal form will be transferred to the Chief Inspector of Factories for further investigation. The inspector will examine the updated reports and approve the submitted application form.
• Step 7: Download Factory License - Once the successful approval, issue the factory license by downloading it directly from the portal.

A provisional factory license is an Initial, conditional permission given to businesses to start operations. Whereas a temporary license is a short-term license given based on seasonal work and trial work. The core difference lies in several factors, including its purpose, deadline, and operational stage.

Read the table provided below for an evaluation:

In Uttarakhand, a factory license is a pivotal certification required by businesses that are willing to start manufacturing units within the conforming areas. Here are the benefits of a factory license in Uttarakhand:

• A valid factory license builds trust with clients, suppliers, and financial institutions and stakeholders.
• Separates a manufacturing unit from unauthorized operators, which makes the process easier for corporate contracts and potential investors.
• It provides proper health, hygiene, and safety protocols for the workers by providing clean drinking water, ventilation, waste disposal, and fire safety.
• Facilitates expansion of manufacturing units in key industrial areas, including Dehradun, Haridwar, Rudrapur, Kashipur, Roorkee, Sitarganj, Pantnagar, Haldwani, and Kotdwar, without any restrictions.

The eligibility criteria for factory license registration in Uttarakhand are the number of employees working with or without power supply, cleared NOCs from specific authorities, and an approved building plan.

Eligibility criteria for factory license registration are:

• Factories employing 10+ workers and engaged in some manufacturing activities with the aid of power.
• Factories employing 20+ workers and involved in some manufacturing activities without the aid of power.
• The site and construction layout should be pre-approved by the Chief Inspector of Factories under the Department of Labour, Uttarakhand Government.
• Must get an NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the Uttarakhand Environment Protection and Pollution Control Board (UEPPCB) and the Fire Department.

Operating a factory without a valid license creates legal consequences, including monetary penalties, fines, administrative shutdown, and imprisonment for years.

• As per Section 92 of the Factories Act of 1948, running a factory without registration and a license can impose a punishment that includes a fine of one lakh or two years' imprisonment or both.
• Continuing a factory even after a warning or contravention may add ₹1000 daily as a violation of laws.
• Running an unregistered plant or continuing operations in non-conforming areas without any license imposes a jail term of up to 2 years.
• Owners have a high risk of lawsuits, canceled contracts, and unapproved benefits and claims offered by the government.

After obtaining a factory license in Uttarakhand, occupiers must follow certain rules and regulations stated under the Uttarakhand Factories Rules, 1950. Follow the guidelines mentioned below: