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Tiffin service in India 2026: what you legally need

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A current (July 2026) guide to starting a home tiffin or dabba service: the Rs 100-a-year FSSAI Registration is the one universal requirement, no GST is needed below Rs 20 lakh of turnover even on Swiggy or Zomato, and the real gatekeepers are your housing society and municipal by-laws.

  • FSSAI Basic Registration costs Rs 100 a year and covers home kitchens.
  • Below Rs 20 lakh turnover a tiffin service does not have to register for GST.
  • Get the housing society or landlord NOC in writing before investing.
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