FININ2MIN | CASE-SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL REVIEW BRIEF
Restaurant & Cloud Kitchen: Complete India Guide
Prepared as an editable working document. This is not a legal opinion, statutory form or approval.

CASE FACTS TO COMPLETE
Entity / identifiers:
Client instruction and scope:
State / city / premises:
Business model / products / regulated activities:
Turnover / capacity / staffing / equipment / locations:
Proposed commencement or transaction date:
Documents supplied and version dates:

QUESTIONS FOR THE APPROPRIATELY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL
1. Food-business registration or licence
Facts: Identify restaurant, caterer, manufacturer, importer and every preparation/storage address.
Authority: FSSAI / designated licensing authority through FoSCoS
Question: Does catering, food manufacture, import or a special location change the category despite modest turnover?
Required evidence: KoB selection, turnover basis, premises proof, submitted application, fee receipt, certificate and conditions.
Official starting reference: https://foscos.fssai.gov.in/public/assets/docs/Revised_2ndApril2026KindofBusinessEligibility.pdf
Written conclusion / controlling instrument / assumptions / exceptions:

2. Hotel specified-premises declaration
Facts: Relevant where restaurant operations are linked to a hotel/accommodation business.
Authority: Jurisdictional GST authority
Question: Is the hotel within the specified-premises definition and which tax entry/ITC condition governs the restaurant supply?
Required evidence: Previous-year accommodation value analysis, chosen annexure, premises-wise acknowledgement and period.
Official starting reference: https://gstcouncil.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-01/ctr05-2025.pdf
Written conclusion / controlling instrument / assumptions / exceptions:

3. Local kitchen and premises permissions
Facts: Check actual commercial use, kitchen/exhaust/LPG plan, seating, building and location.
Authority: Municipality, fire authority and other competent State/local authorities
Question: Can the intended food operation lawfully run at this address and are any conditions outstanding?
Required evidence: Approved use and plans, lease/NOC, applicable permits, inspection closure and expiry diary.
Official starting reference: https://www.nsws.gov.in/
Written conclusion / controlling instrument / assumptions / exceptions:

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