NEW BUSINESS LAUNCH CHECKLIST
Setup, registrations and go-to-market readiness
Structure & Incorporation
- ☐ Choose entity type (proprietor / LLP / private limited)
- ☐ Reserve and approve the business name
- ☐ Obtain DSC and DIN for directors / partners
- ☐ File incorporation / registration and get PAN, TAN
Registrations & Tax
- ☐ Register for GST, if applicable
- ☐ Obtain Udyam (MSME) registration
- ☐ Register under Professional Tax, EPF and ESIC as required
- ☐ Apply for industry licences (FSSAI / trade / IEC), if needed
Finance & Banking
- ☐ Open a current account in the business name
- ☐ Set up accounting / bookkeeping software
- ☐ Arrange initial capital and payment gateway
- ☐ Set up invoicing and expense tracking
Operations & Legal
- ☐ Finalise premises and vendor agreements
- ☐ Prepare founders / shareholders agreement
- ☐ Draft key contracts and NDAs
- ☐ Take business insurance cover
Go-To-Market
- ☐ Register domain, email and website
- ☐ Protect brand via trademark filing
- ☐ Set up social media and Google Business profile
- ☐ Plan launch marketing and pricing
Note: Sequence registrations so PAN and incorporation are done first, since GST and bank account depend on them.