{"id":4017,"date":"2020-02-24T13:22:46","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T13:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=4017"},"modified":"2020-02-25T07:29:18","modified_gmt":"2020-02-25T07:29:18","slug":"hookah-lounge-license-process-fees-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/hookah-lounge-license-process-fees-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Hookah Lounge License in India? &#8211; Process &#038; Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hookah\nLounge plus restaurant business is a new way of investment in India. As the\ngeneration these days wants an environment of peace along with little music.\nHookah lounges are mainly famous among college students. In this topic, we will\ndiscuss the trends of an opening Hookah lounge, Process to obtain Hookah\nlicense, and what is the Hookah lounge license fees in India?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-state-license\"><strong>FSSAI State license process<\/strong><\/a> is also required to be done before taking the Hookah Lounge License.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Before opening a Hookah Lounge below mentioned points are required to be kept in mind-<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The ambience of the lounge shall be very relaxing, and&nbsp;also the owner before opening a Hookah bar shall choose different flavours and variety;<\/li><li>The Hookah Lounge shall be spacious as compared to Restaurant.<\/li><li>Proper Camera facility, i.e. CCTV camera.<\/li><li>There shall be no educational institute, school, hospital or worship place within 500 meters. <\/li><li>Minority shall not be served.<\/li><li>The owners are required to obtain the NOC from the neighbours.<\/li><li>The Hookah can only be served if the investor has opened a restaurant, Hookah bar can\u2019t be opened without the Restaurant      (food items).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/hookah-lounge-license-process-fees-in-india\/#Costing_and_Profit_Analysis_of_Hookah_Lounge\" >Costing and Profit Analysis of Hookah Lounge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/hookah-lounge-license-process-fees-in-india\/#How_to_make_the_Hookah_Lounge_business_profitable\" >How to make the Hookah Lounge business profitable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/hookah-lounge-license-process-fees-in-india\/#What_steps_and_Licenses_are_required_to_obtained_before_obtaining_the_Hookah_License\" >What steps and Licenses are required to obtained before obtaining the Hookah License?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/hookah-lounge-license-process-fees-in-india\/#Hookah_Lounge_License_Fees_in_India\" >Hookah Lounge License Fees in India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costing_and_Profit_Analysis_of_Hookah_Lounge\"><\/span>Costing and Profit Analysis of Hookah Lounge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The addiction of Hookah these days is a money-making option for the owners dealing in Food business, i.e. Restaurant, club and hotel owners. The cost of Hookah Bar license cost varies from state to state. The cost, i.e. (the development cost and License cost) depends upon the place where the Hookah is served. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The permit of Liquor License Cost governs the Hookah License Cost as a fix by the Government. The owner recovers the cost which he has invested in building the hookah bar and paying a licensing cost, by earning approximately 300% profit in the very first year of commencement of the parlour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_the_Hookah_Lounge_business_profitable\"><\/span>How to make the Hookah Lounge business profitable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the Hookah business more profitable. The owner should create incentives. As the Hookah lounge is a niche form of enjoyment, Customer frequently visits such place often to those hookah bars having unique atmospheres. Additionally, other strategies to make this business profitable to provide discounts, rewarding repetitive customers, and by offering good food and drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/is-fssai-registration-is-mandatory\/\">Who needs FSSAI Registration? Is FSSAI Registration Mandatory?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_steps_and_Licenses_are_required_to_obtained_before_obtaining_the_Hookah_License\"><\/span>What steps and Licenses are required to obtained before obtaining the Hookah License?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The First step that is required before obtaining a Hookah license is to-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hookah-Info-graphic-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Steps obtaining the Hookah License\" class=\"wp-image-4061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hookah-Info-graphic-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hookah-Info-graphic-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hookah-Info-graphic-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hookah-Info-graphic.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">  Register a Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step that is required for obtaining the\nHookah license is to register a business by\nincorporating the Private \/Public Limited Company, Limited Liability\nPartnership or by establishing a Partnership business or Sole Proprietorship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, after registering the business below mentioned licenses are required for the smooth functioning of the Hookah License-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">  Trade License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before obtaining a Hookah License, it is important to get a Trade License from the <strong>Licensing department of the Municipal Corporation<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.mcgm.gov.in\/irj\/portal\/anonymous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">[1]<\/a><\/sup>. It allows the holder of the license to start a particular trade or business. Trade License helps in balancing the society by adopting the safety measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Shop and Establishment License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop and Establishment License is issued to protect\nthe working condition and secure the rights of the employees. The license is\nissued by the State Chief Inspector of the Labor Department<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fire safety License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hookah lounge requires various kinds of flammable\nmaterial; also the premises are open for public visits. For the safety of the\npublic, A fire safety license is mandatory for the Hookahlounge from the fire\ndepartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Music License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Phonographic performance limited or Indian\nperforming right society provides Music license to play the Music in the Hookah\nBar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FSSAI State License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FSSAI State license\nprocess is required to be done by every businessperson dealing in the food\nbusiness. For food state license process following criteria is required to\nmeet-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>An Annual Turnover between 12 lakh and 20 crores.<\/li><li>All grain, cereal and pulses milling units\nirrespective of turnover<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>FSSAI State\nlicense process gives a Hookah lounge a competitive advantage as it maintains\nthe trust of the customers that the food being provided in the lounge is\nhygienic and good quality food as compared to those outlets not having the\nFSSAI state license. It provides a repetitive and loyal customer base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GST Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For every businessman carrying out a taxable supply\nof goods and services and whose turnover exceeds the threshold limit are required\nto obtain GST Registration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Staff License and Labor Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Staff License and Labor Registration is mandatory\nfor hiring the staff depending on the number and category of staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">License from Police Commissioner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For running a Hookah Lounge License, it is also mandatory to obtain a license from a police commissioner. However, the license can be granted on their discretion after the fulfilment of the certain prescribed condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"shadow1\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Apart from obtaining the license, before commencing the business activity every business entity needs a Pollution certificate by the State Pollution Control Boards.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hookah_Lounge_License_Fees_in_India\"><\/span>Hookah Lounge License Fees in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hookah Lounge License Fees vary from state to state. Hookah Lounge License Fees include fees for <strong>Business Registration, Trade License, Staff registration in Labour Court, Shop and Establishment License, FSSAI state License, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/gst-registration\"><strong>GST registration<\/strong><\/a><strong>, Fire safety License, and Music License.<\/strong> The license of the Hookah lounge could be named L1, L2 and the list goes on to L19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hookah lounge license is a lengthy process as it requires various other licenses like Food State License Process, Trade License, Shop and establishment License, and many other licenses. Hookah lounge business has become a very popular and revenue-generating business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/all-that-you-need-to-know-about-fssai-state-license\/\">All you need to know About FSSAI State License<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hookah Lounge plus restaurant business is a new way of investment in India. As the generation these days wants an environment of peace along with little music. Hookah lounges are mainly famous among college students. 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