India’s National Single Window System for Business Approvals

National Single Window System (NSWS) is a one-stop-shop portal, and a medium of convenient and efficient online Government-to-Business (G2B) services to the business community, which reduces the complexity in obtaining information and services related to starting businesses in India and deals with various approvals, registrations and permits.

NSWS is a portal wherein investors/ entrepreneurs can identify, apply and obtain regulatory approvals and compliances as under applicable laws in India, for setting up and starting a business unit anywhere in India. However, the final authority of giving approvals lies with the Ministry/ Department/ State authorities and the internal process followed by the respective Ministries/ Departments/ States remains the same.

No, a user does not need to register on the respective State Single Window portal for availing services under the National Single Window System (NSWS) portal.

No, there is no fee/ charge for registration on the National Single Window System (NSWS) portal.

A document repository service is available for every investor registering on the portal. The “My Document” folder can be used to upload and store documents like identity proof, certificates, approvals, etc.

Yes, a registered user can apply for multiple approvals at a time subject to the fulfillment of necessary information required, correct documents uploaded, and criteria as defined by respective the Central Ministry, Department, and State Government, for obtaining each approval.