Government Approvals Services – White Business Consultant (WBC)

Government approvals are one of the most critical and complex stages of setting up and operating a business in India. Delays, incorrect sequencing, or improper documentation can stall projects, increase costs, or lead to rejection. White Business Consultant (WBC) acts as a single-window partner, managing planning, coordination, and execution of approvals so promoters can focus on building and running their business.

Our role goes beyond filing applications. We strategically map approvals to your business model, location, scale, and future expansion plans to ensure long-term operational success.

Change of Land Use (CLU)

Description

Change of Land Use (CLU) approval is a statutory permission required to convert land from its existing classification—agricultural, residential, or mixed-use—into industrial, commercial, or institutional use, as per state town planning laws.

Who Requires It

Manufacturing units, warehouses, logistics parks, dairy and agro-processing units, commercial complexes, educational institutions, hospitals, and infrastructure projects.

Eligibility & Process

Eligibility is assessed based on land zoning, ownership, plot size, infrastructure availability, proposed activity, and policy compliance. The process includes land record review, preparation of layouts, filing applications, departmental scrutiny, inspections, and issuance of approval with conditions.

How WBC Can Help

  • Land feasibility and zoning assessment
  • End-to-end CLU application management
  • Coordination with town planning and revenue authorities
  • Alignment with pollution, factory, and building approvals

Pollution NOC / Consent to Establish & Operate

Description

Pollution NOC (CTE / CTO) is a mandatory clearance issued by the State Pollution Control Board confirming compliance with environmental norms for air, water, waste, and emissions.

Who Requires It

Manufacturing units, food processing, dairy, poultry, chemical, plastic, packaging, logistics, and pollution-impacting service industries.

Eligibility & Process

Based on pollution category (White, Green, Orange, Red), location, scale, and environmental safeguards. Includes technical documentation, portal filing, inspections, and approval issuance.

How WBC Can Help

  • Pollution category assessment
  • Technical documentation preparation
  • PCB coordination and inspections
  • Faster approval through structured filings

Invest Punjab Approvals

Description

Invest Punjab is the nodal single-window clearance authority facilitating industrial and commercial projects in Punjab through integrated departmental approvals.

How WBC Can Help

  • Project structuring and eligibility mapping
  • Single-window application management
  • Departmental coordination and follow-ups
  • Alignment with CLU, pollution, factory, and fire approvals

Factory Map Approval & Factory License

Description

Mandatory approval under the Factories Act, 1948 ensuring compliance with worker safety, building norms, welfare provisions, and operational standards.

How WBC Can Help

  • Factory layout planning as per statutory norms
  • License application and inspector coordination
  • Inspection and compliance rectification support
  • Renewal and ongoing compliance advisory

Fire NOC

Description

Fire NOC certifies compliance with fire safety standards including prevention, detection, evacuation, and emergency response systems.

How WBC Can Help

  • Fire safety planning and documentation
  • Coordination with Fire Department
  • Inspection and rectification support

Udyam (MSME) Registration

Official MSME recognition enabling access to loans, subsidies, incentives, and statutory protections under MSME policy framework.

How WBC Can Help

  • Eligibility and classification advisory
  • Integration with subsidies and bank finance
  • End-to-end registration support

GST Registration

GST registration enables lawful tax collection, input credit utilization, interstate trade, and compliance with indirect tax laws.

How WBC Can Help

  • Strategic GST planning
  • Registration and portal coordination
  • Compliance and filing guidance

Import Export Code (IEC)

IEC is mandatory for import and export of goods or services and enables participation in international trade and export incentive schemes.


FSSAI License

Mandatory food safety license for manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution, or sale of food products.


Trademark, Patent & Logo Registration

Intellectual Property registration protects brand identity, innovations, and enhances valuation, licensing, and investment potential.


NBFC Registration

RBI approval for companies engaged in lending, financing, and investment activities under regulated financial frameworks.


Full-Fledged Money Exchanger (FFMC)

RBI license enabling foreign currency exchange operations under FEMA regulations.


RERA Registration

Mandatory approval for real estate projects ensuring transparency, buyer protection, and regulatory compliance.


Shop & Establishment Registration

Statutory registration regulating employment conditions, working hours, and labor compliance for commercial establishments.


School Affiliation

Statutory affiliation with CBSE, ICSE, or State Boards ensuring academic and infrastructural compliance.


Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)

Global identification code mandated by RBI for large-value financial and banking transactions.