Guide
FSSAI Licence Fees and Cost in India (2026)
Complianceer Team · Sep 15, 2026 · 5 min read
FSSAI fees for 2026: ₹100 Basic Registration, ₹5,000 State Licence, ₹7,500 Central Licence, plus late fees, duplicate fees and total cost of compliance.
Quick answer: The FSSAI government fee in 2026 is ₹100 a year for Basic Registration, ₹5,000 a year for most State Licences and ₹7,500 a year for a Central Licence. You pay it on FoSCoS and can prepay for several years. Professional or consultant fees are separate, and extra costs such as water testing or FoSTaC training apply to some businesses.
FSSAI cost has two parts: the government fee you pay to the authority on FoSCoS, and any professional fee you pay a consultant to prepare and file the application. Most confusion comes from mixing the two, or from outdated tables that still show pre-2026 fee bands. This guide breaks down every fee you are likely to pay.
Government fee by category
| Category | Turnover (from 1 April 2026) | Government fee per year |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Registration | Up to ₹1.5 crore | ₹100 |
| State Licence | Above ₹1.5 crore up to ₹50 crore | ₹5,000 for most KoBs |
| Central Licence | Above ₹50 crore or Central-only activity | ₹7,500 |
| Railway and certain central government catering | As notified | ₹2,000 |
The FoSCoS Kind of Business schedule revised on 31 March 2026 sets ₹5,000 as the State fee for most activities, but a few KoBs carry different amounts. The fee page on FoSCoS shows the exact figure for your category before you pay, so always check it there.
How the fee is charged under perpetual validity
The 2026 Licensing Amendment Regulations made licences and registrations perpetually valid, but the fee is still annual. According to FSSAI's FAQs dated 27 March 2026:
- You can pay the fee for any number of years at once
- You can pay at any time of the year
- If the new thresholds move you to a lower category, fee already paid is adjusted
- Migration to the revised category on FoSCoS carries no modification fee
If the annual fee is not paid, the licence can be treated as suspended until dues are cleared, so set a reminder even though there is no renewal application any more.
Other government fees
| Fee type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Modification of licence | Same as one year's fee for changes that need endorsement |
| Duplicate certificate | 10% of the applicable annual fee |
| Annual return (Form D-1) late filing | ₹100 per day from 1 June, capped at 5 times the annual licence fee |
| Renewal after expiry (where an expiry date still applies) | 3 times the annual fee in days 1 to 90, 5 times in days 91 to 180 |
Some fee rules depend on whether your licence has already migrated to perpetual validity. If FoSCoS still shows an expiry date for your licence, see our validity and renewal timeline.
Worked examples
Home baker, ₹8 lakh turnover. Basic Registration at ₹100 a year. Paying for five years upfront costs ₹500.
Restaurant, ₹4 crore turnover in one state. State Licence at ₹5,000 a year for most restaurant KoBs. Two years upfront costs ₹10,000.
Food importer, ₹6 crore turnover. Central Licence at ₹7,500 a year, because import triggers Central regardless of turnover.
Costs beyond the government fee
- Professional fee for eligibility mapping, document preparation, filing and query handling
- Water test report from a recognised lab for many manufacturing units
- FoSTaC training for your Food Safety Supervisor, where your category requires one
- Layout drawings and equipment lists for manufacturing and processing units
- Local trade licence, Fire NOC or pollution NOC where your state or KoB requires them
- Label redesign if packaging does not meet the Labelling and Display Regulations
Complianceer lists its professional fee separately on each service page: Basic Registration, State Licence and Central Licence.
How to avoid paying twice
- Confirm your Kind of Business and category on the FoSCoS eligibility tool before you pay.
- Check whether any activity triggers a Central Licence.
- Prepare all documents so the application is not rejected and refiled.
- Pay for the number of years that matches your plans.
- Keep payment receipts and track the annual fee due date.
A rejected application does not always mean a refund, so a wrong category can cost you both the fee and several weeks.
Common mistakes
- Using fee tables that predate the 2026 thresholds
- Paying a State fee when the activity needs a Central Licence
- Confusing a consultant's quote with the government fee
- Ignoring annual fee payments after perpetual validity
- Missing the Form D-1 deadline and paying ₹100 a day
Frequently asked questions
What is the FSSAI registration fee in 2026?
Basic Registration costs ₹100 per year in government fees. You can pay for multiple years at once on FoSCoS.
What is the fee for an FSSAI State Licence?
Most Kinds of Business pay ₹5,000 per year for a State Licence under the schedule revised on 31 March 2026. Check the FoSCoS fee page for your exact KoB.
What is the FSSAI Central Licence fee?
The Central Licence fee is ₹7,500 per year. Certain railway and central government catering categories pay ₹2,000 per year.
Do I still pay FSSAI fees every year with perpetual validity?
Yes. Perpetual validity removes renewal applications, but the annual fee remains mandatory. You can prepay several years at once.
Is the consultant fee included in the FSSAI fee?
No. The government fee is paid to FSSAI on FoSCoS. Any professional fee for preparing and filing the application is a separate charge.
What is the late fee for the FSSAI annual return?
Filing Form D-1 after 31 May attracts ₹100 per day of delay, up to a maximum of five times the annual licence fee.
How much does a duplicate FSSAI certificate cost?
A duplicate certificate costs 10% of the applicable annual licence or registration fee.