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Barcode Registration

GS1 India barcode membership. Mandatory for pharma exports, food labelling, BIS products. Joining fee ₹1,000 + annual subscription. Online application.

Statutory basis: There is **no specific "Barcode Act"** in India. GS1 India is a not-for-profit society registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860, set up in 1996 as a joint initiative of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (Government of India) and GS1 Global (Brussels). GS1 India is licensed by GS1 Global to administer **GS1 standards** in India — Global Trade Item Number (GTIN), Global Location Number (GLN), Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC), Global Document Type Identifier (GDTI), Global Service Relation Number (GSRN), etc. Sectoral mandates exist under:.
Turnaround
7–14 Days
₹
Starts from
₹4,499
Money-back accuracy
Guaranteed
Total starting from
₹4,499
Professional + estimated government fee
Professional fee₹3,499 starts with
Government fee (est.)₹1,000 - ₹3,000
Turnaround7–14 Days
Money-back accuracy. CA/CS specialist. Tracked client portal.
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CONFIRMEDverified 25 Aug 2026

Dedicated specialist

CA-led, named point of contact

Tracked client portal

Real-time status, end-to-end

Money-back accuracy

Refile-free if our error

Flat-fee pricing

No hidden charges, ever

About this service

Barcode Registration is a key regulatory filing administered by GS1 India (DPIIT-recognised body) for barcode assignment. Compliance enforced by respective product regulators (FSSAI, CDSCO, BIS, Legal Metrology).. Filing is executed via Online membership application form on GS1 India portal + GTIN allocation form. No numbered paper form today. under There is **no specific "Barcode Act"** in India. GS1 India is a not-for-profit society registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860, set up in 1996 as a joint initiative of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (Government of India) and GS1 Global (Brussels). GS1 India is licensed by GS1 Global to administer **GS1 standards** in India — Global Trade Item Number (GTIN), Global Location Number (GLN), Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC), Global Document Type Identifier (GDTI), Global Service Relation Number (GSRN), etc. Sectoral mandates exist under:. Our specialist-led team ensures full compliance with statutory documentation, eligibility verification, and expedited government approval.

Eligibility & thresholds

Minimum
  • Valid identity & address proof of applicant
  • Active PAN & registered business premises
  • Authorized representative authorization
Maximum
  • Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
  • No pending statutory disqualifications
  • Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions
Statutory floor
  • Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
  • Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
  • Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval

What's included

Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.

Investor-Centric AOA Drafting
If you plan to raise institutional funding, standard Articles of Association (AOA) will not suffice. Venture capitalists demand specific clauses regarding right of first refusal (ROFR), tag-along/drag-along rights, and anti-dilution provisions. Our elite corporate lawyers draft sophisticated AOAs that anticipate future funding rounds, preventing costly and time-consuming structural overhauls when you secure term sheets.
Complex Multi-Founder Structuring
Co-founder disputes are the leading cause of early-stage startup failure. We don't just register your company; we advise on optimal equity splits, director roles, and authorized capital distribution. We provide templates for Co-Founder Agreements and vesting schedules, ensuring that the foundational relationship between partners is legally documented and aligned for long-term stability.
Rapid SPICe+ Processing Engine
Time is of the essence for startups. We utilize an advanced compliance engine that preemptively validates all data entered into the SPICe+ (INC-32) form. By cross-referencing PAN databases, checking DIN eligibility, and formatting registered office proofs perfectly, we eliminate typographical errors that typically cause frustrating ROC resubmission delays, ensuring first-pass approval.
Strategic Authorized Capital Advisory
Determining your initial Authorized Share Capital is a delicate balance. Set it too low, and you'll immediately face high fees to increase it during your first seed round. Set it too high, and you pay unnecessary upfront government stamp duty. We analyze your 12-to-18-month funding roadmap to recommend the exact optimal capital structure that minimizes immediate costs while accommodating your immediate growth.
ESOP Implementation Framework
Attracting top-tier talent in the startup ecosystem often requires offering Employee Stock Ownership Plans. A Private Limited Company is the only structure that efficiently supports this. As part of our premium advisory, we structure your initial cap table to accommodate a future ESOP pool seamlessly, ensuring you are ready to incentivize your founding team.
Comprehensive Post-Incorporation Toolkit
Receiving the Certificate of Incorporation is just the starting line. Within the first 30 to 180 days, you must open a bank account, appoint a statutory auditor (ADT-1), and file the Commencement of Business (INC-20A). We provide a complete post-incorporation execution service, handling these mandatory compliance milestones so you can focus entirely on product development and sales.
Government Fee Breakdown

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.

Fee ComponentAmount (₹)Basis / Authority
Barcode Registration Statutory Fee₹1,000 - ₹3,000Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority
Total Government Fee₹1,000 - ₹3,000(for default assumptions stated below)

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.

Required documents

Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.

  • ›Entity PAN + GSTIN — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›Constitution document — Partnership Deed / MoA & AoA / LLP Agreement / Certificate of Incorporation — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›Bank account details — cancelled cheque / bank certificate — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›Address proof of registered office — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›Brand/trademark registration certificate (if brand name claimed on barcode) — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›Product list with description, packaging size, MRP for which barcodes are required — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›Authorised signatory details with Aadhaar/PAN — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›Self-declaration of business activity — Identity and statutory verification

How it works

Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.

  1. 1
    Customer⏱ 1-2 Days

    Confirm product categories requiring barcode; id...

    Confirm product categories requiring barcode; identify barcode type (EAN-13 for retail, ITF-14 for carton, SSCC for logistics).
  2. 2
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Open https://www.gs1india.org → "Get Barcode" → ...

    Open https://www.gs1india.org → "Get Barcode" → "Become a Member".
  3. 3
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Register entity — PAN, GSTIN, address, authorise...

    Register entity — PAN, GSTIN, address, authorised signatory.
  4. 4
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Select barcode count package — based on number o...

    Select barcode count package — based on number of GTINs needed (10, 100, 1,000, 10,000).
  5. 5
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Upload mandatory documents (PDF ≤2 MB)....

    Upload mandatory documents (PDF ≤2 MB).
  6. 6
    Customer⏱ 1-2 Days

    Pay membership joining fee + annual subscription...

    Pay membership joining fee + annual subscription online (SBI/HDFC payment gateway).
  7. 7
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Scrutinises; allots **Company Prefix** (GS1 Comp...

    Scrutinises; allots **Company Prefix** (GS1 Company Prefix) — unique to the entity.
  8. 8
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Issues membership certificate + access to "Smart...

    Issues membership certificate + access to "Smart Brother" portal for GTIN allocation.
  9. 9
    Customer⏱ 1-2 Days

    Allocate GTINs on Smart Brother portal; download...

    Allocate GTINs on Smart Brother portal; download barcode image files (EPS/PNG).
  10. 10
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Brief on continuing compliance — annual subscrip...

    Brief on continuing compliance — annual subscription renewal, GTIN updation on changes.

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