1. Business Registration

• Register your business entity (proprietorship, partnership, LLP, or company) under local or national business laws.

• Obtain necessary licenses from trade authorities or municipal bodies.

2. Goods and Services Tax (GST) / VAT Registration

• Register for GST (in India) or VAT (in other jurisdictions) as jewellery is a taxable commodity.

• File regular returns and maintain proper invoicing and tax records.

3. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Hallmarking (India-specific)

• Mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery to certify purity and authenticity.

• Register your store or manufacturing unit with BIS to legally sell hallmarked items.

4. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance

• Jewellery businesses, especially those dealing in high-value transactions, must comply with AML regulations.

• Maintain customer records, verify identity (KYC), and report suspicious transactions to the appropriate authority (e.g., FIU-IND in India).

5. Import and Export Regulations

• Comply with customs and foreign trade rules if you import/export gold, diamonds, or gemstones.

• Obtain Import Export Code (IEC) and follow documentation requirements.

6. Labour Laws

• Ensure employee contracts, wages, working conditions, and benefits comply with labor laws.

• Maintain statutory registers and provide legally mandated benefits like ESI, PF, etc. (as applicable).

7. Consumer Protection Act

• Avoid false advertising or misleading claims about jewellery purity, weight, or value.

• Maintain transparent policies on pricing, exchanges, and returns.

8. Environmental & Waste Disposal Regulations

• Dispose of jewellery manufacturing waste responsibly, especially chemicals or metals.

• Comply with any local environmental protection rules.

9. Data Privacy Compliance

• If collecting customer data for billing, loyalty programs, or online sales, ensure you comply with privacy regulations like GDPR or local equivalents.

10. Intellectual Property Rights

• Protect your jewellery designs through copyright, trademarks, or design patents.

• Avoid reproducing or selling counterfeit or unlicensed designs.