Focus Sectors
Tourism & Hospitality
The Tourism & Hospitality sector in Nagaland is experiencing significant growth, driven by the state’s unique cultural heritage and natural beauty. Key attractions include the Hornbill Festival, which draws thousands of visitors annually, and picturesque destinations like Dzukou Valley and Khonoma Village. The state government’s initiatives, such as the promotion of eco-tourism and infrastructure development, have boosted tourist inflow by 15% in recent years. This sector not only enhances the local economy but also generates employment opportunities, positioning Nagaland as an emerging destination for eco and cultural tourism in Northeast India.
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| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Licenses/Approvals | mandatory | Procedure | Responsible Department | timeline | paymentrequired | Acts/Rules | e-Services | Form Download | commentsremarks |
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| 1 | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:39 AM | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:39 AM | Trade License | Yes | https://ebiz.nagaland.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/214trade-license-.pdf|| Download | Municipal Council | 1 to 3 working Days | Yes | 1.The Shops and Establishment Act,1986 | https://ekmc.in/|| Visit Link | https://kmc.nagaland.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/trade-licence.jpg|| Download | |
| 2 | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:39 AM | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:40 AM | Business registration | No | Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) |
15 to 30 days | Yes | |||||
| 3 | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:39 AM | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 07:51 AM | Electricity connection | Yes | Power Deptt | 1.Indian Electricity Act 2003 2.The consumer Protection Act 2019 (section 3) |
httpss://www.dopn.gov.in/dopn-portal/#!/home|| Visit Link | |||||
| 4 | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:39 AM | adminexcel | 06/12/2024 06:31 AM | Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate | Yes | NPCB | 30 Days | Yes | 1.The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 The Air (Prevention Control of Pollution) Acts, 1981) |
httpss://www.nsws.gov.in/portal/approval-details/nagaland/nagaland-pollution-control-board/consent-to-establish|| Visit Link | |||
| 5 | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:39 AM | adminexcel | 06/12/2024 06:31 AM | Water Connection | Yes | PHED/ Private supplier | Yes | 1.The Nagaland Municipal Act,2001 2.Nagaland Water Supply and Sanitation Act |
httpss://phed.nagaland.gov.in/2022/05/25/application-form-for-new-water-connection/|| Visit Link | ||||
| 6 | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:39 AM | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 06:45 AM | Fire Safety Certificate | Yes | Fire and emergency services | No | 1.National Building Code of India (NBC), 2016 |
Obtain a fire safety certificate from the Nagaland Fire and Emergency Services. This will involve an inspection of your premises to ensure compliance with fire safety norms, including having adequate exits, fire extinguishers, and emergency |
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| 7 | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:39 AM | adminexcel | 06/12/2024 06:31 AM | Star Classification certificate (for Hotels/Resorts) | No | Tourism Deptt | Apply for star classification from the Ministry of Tourism. This involves meeting specific criteria related to facilities, services, and guest experience. The classification process includes an inspection by the Ministry’s officials |
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| 8 | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:39 AM | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 06:48 AM | Liquor License | Yes | State Excise | If you plan to serve alcohol, apply for a liquor license from the Nagaland State Excise Department. The process involves filling out an application, providing documents like your trade license, FSSAI license, and possibly undergoing inspec |
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| 9 | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:39 AM | adminexcel | 06/12/2024 06:31 AM | GST Registration | Yes | https://www.gst.gov.in/help/enrollmentwithgst|| Visit Link | Tax Deptt | 7 to 10 Days | Yes | 1.Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017 2.Nagaland Goods and Services Tax (SGST) Act, 2017 3.GST (Compensation to States) Act, 2017 4.Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 5.Nagaland Goods and Services Tax (SGST) Rule, 2017 |
https://reg.gst.gov.in/registration/|| Visit Link | If the annual turnover exceeds the prescribed limit (₹20 lakhs for service providers and ₹40 lakhs for goods), you need to register for GST |
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| 10 | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:39 AM | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:42 AM | Professional Tax Registration | Yes | Tax Deptt | Yes | 1.The Nagaland professions,Trades, Callling and Employments taxation, 1968 2.4(b) Profession Tax (1st Amendment) Act 3.4(c) Profession Tax (2nd Amendment) Act 4.4(d) Profession Tax (3rd Amendment) Act 5.4(e) Profession Tax (4th Amendment) Act & Profession Tax (1st Amendment) Rules 6.4(f) Profession Tax (5th Amendment) Act,2021 |
httpss://nagalandtax.nic.in/|| Visit Link |
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Licenses/Approvals | mandatory | Procedure | Responsible Department | timeline | paymentrequired | Acts/Rules | e-Services | Form Download | commentsremarks |
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| 1 | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:48 AM | adminexcel | 03/12/2024 09:34 AM | Trade License | Yes | https://ebiz.nagaland.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/214trade-license-.pdf|| Download | Municipal Council | 1 to 3 Days | Yes | 1.The Shops and Establishment Act,1987 | https://ekmc.in/|| Visit Link | https://kmc.nagaland.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/trade-licence.jpg|| Download | |
| 2 | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:48 AM | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:49 AM | Business registration | No | Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) |
15 to 30 days | Yes | |||||
| 3 | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:48 AM | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:49 AM | Electricity connection | Yes | Power Deptt | 1.Indian Electricity Act 2003 2.The consumer Protection Act 2019 (section 3) |
httpss://www.dopn.gov.in/dopn-portal/#!/home|| Visit Link | |||||
| 4 | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:48 AM | adminexcel | 06/12/2024 06:33 AM | Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate |
Yes | NPCB | 30 Days | Yes | 1.The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 The Air (Prevention Control of Pollution) Acts, 1981) |
httpss://www.nsws.gov.in/portal/approval-details/nagaland/nagaland-pollution-control-board/consent-to-establish|| Visit Link | |||
| 5 | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:48 AM | adminexcel | 06/12/2024 06:33 AM | Water Connection | Yes | PHED/ Private supplier | Yes | 1.The Nagaland Municipal Act,2001 2.Nagaland Water Supply and Sanitation Act |
httpss://phed.nagaland.gov.in/2022/05/25/application-form-for-new-water-connection/|| Visti Link | ||||
| 6 | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:48 AM | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:50 AM | Fire Safety Certificate | Yes | Fire and emergency services | No | 1.National Building Code of India (NBC), 2016 |
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| 7 | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:48 AM | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 06:50 AM | Franchise License | Yes | If you are operating a franchise, ensure that you have the appropriate franchise agreements in place, detailing rights, responsibilities, and compliance with the franchisor’s standards |
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| 8 | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:48 AM | adminexcel | 06/12/2024 06:33 AM | GST Registration | Yes | https://www.gst.gov.in/help/enrollmentwithgst|| Visit Link | TAX Deptt | 7 to 10 Days | Yes | 1.Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017 2.Nagaland Goods and Services Tax (SGST) Act, 2017 3.GST (Compensation to States) Act, 2017 4.Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 5.Nagaland Goods and Services Tax (SGST) Rule, 2017 |
https://reg.gst.gov.in/registration/|| Visit Link | If the annual turnover exceeds the prescribed limit (₹20 lakhs for service providers and ₹40 lakhs for goods), you need to register for GST |
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| 9 | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:48 AM | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:51 AM | Professional Tax Registration | Yes | TAX Deptt | Yes | 1.The Nagaland professions,Trades, Callling and Employments taxation, 1968 2.4(b) Profession Tax (1st Amendment) Act 3.4(c) Profession Tax (2nd Amendment) Act 4.4(d) Profession Tax (3rd Amendment) Act 5.4(e) Profession Tax (4th Amendment) Act & Profession Tax (1st Amendment) Rules 6.4(f) Profession Tax (5th Amendment) Act,2021 |
httpss://nagalandtax.nic.in/|| Visit Link | ||||
| 10 | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:48 AM | adminexcel | 02/12/2024 04:51 AM | FSSAI Certificate | Yes | H&FW | 15 to 20 Days | Yes | httpss://foscos.fssai.gov.in/apply-for-lic-and-reg|| Visit Link |
