Legal, Licensing & Tax Advisory for Hospitality and Tourism Businesses
Hotels, resorts, restaurants, tour operators and travel-tech platforms each face a unique web of licensing requirements, labour regulations and tax obligations. In a sector where brand reputation is inseparable from the guest experience, intellectual property protection and operational compliance are not optional. Legacy Partners advises hospitality businesses across India, from boutique homestays in Kerala to hotel chains with national footprints.
How We Help Hospitality & Tourism Businesses
- Licensing & Regulatory Compliance: advisory on trade licence, food safety (FSSAI) registration, liquor licence applications, fire safety clearances, tourism department registrations and local body approvals for hospitality establishments
- Brand Protection & Trademark Registration: trademark registration for hotel names, restaurant brands, franchise identities and travel platforms; design registration for distinctive interiors and brand elements; and enforcement against brand misuse on booking platforms
- Company Formation & Franchise Structuring: entity selection and incorporation for hotel ventures, franchise agreement drafting for hospitality chains, management contract advisory for hotel operators and joint venture structuring for resort developments
- GST & Tax Advisory: GST rate advisory based on room tariff thresholds, input tax credit management for hotel construction and renovation, TCS compliance for tour operators, service tax transition issues and direct tax planning for hospitality groups
- Employment & Labour Compliance: advisory on Shops and Establishments Act, contract labour for seasonal staffing, gratuity and PF compliance, working-hour regulations and employment agreements for senior management
- Audit & Financial Advisory: statutory audit, internal audit of food and beverage operations, revenue audit for room revenue management and financial due diligence for hotel acquisitions
Related services: Corporate & Legal Services | Intellectual Property Rights | Tax | Audit & Assurance
From licensing to brand protection, we have your hospitality business covered. Talk to our team. Contact us
