Business services: say what exactly you’re looking for

Business services in India: prices and what to ask

Updated 4 November 2026

Business services in India cover accounting, IT, translation, insurance and security, and prices differ a lot between them. Yearly licence fees for a small business usually fall between ₹500 and ₹25,000, depending on the licence and the state. For a quote on your exact service, describe what you need on BlaBlaPrice: the AI checks sellers' websites and price lists in India and shows the prices it finds.

Licences and registrations to check

Fees depend on the licence type, the state and the size of the business. A small retail shop typically pays ₹100 to ₹1,500 a year for its trade licence, and a basic food licence can cost about ₹100 a year. GST registration becomes compulsory above a turnover of ₹40 lakh for goods and ₹20 lakh for services. Ask any provider which licences they handle, what their fee covers, and whether renewal fees are extra.

Timing through the year

India's climate is tropical, hot all year with a wet and a dry season instead of winter and summer. Office services such as accounting and IT do not follow the weather, so there is no seasonal peak. The timing that matters is your own deadlines: licence renewals, GST returns and the financial year. Send your request a few weeks before a deadline, so a provider has time to check your papers.

How these services are bought

Many providers work remotely, so you can choose one who serves Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad or Chennai and name your city in the request. Prices are usually quoted per month, per year or per package, and the monthly or yearly figure is the one to compare. Ask for the price and what it includes, such as filings, renewals and software updates.

What to write in your request

Say which service you need, how many people work in the business, the business type, and roughly how many transactions or invoices you handle each month. Mention whether you already use accounting software or have a website. Give a monthly or yearly budget, so that sellers can quote the right package in one reply.

Write your request on BlaBlaPrice in your own words, and add a photo if it helps. It is free for buyers. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their offer, price and terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. If you already know the service, you can look at Accounting services or Website development.