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Whether you are a Sole Proprietorship, Partnership Firm, One Person Company, or Private Limited Company, you can apply for PSARA License with Swarit Advisors.
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An Overview of PSARA License


Nowadays, due to a rapid increase in the number of companies or business establishments, the demand for obtaining personal security has also considerably mounted. Hence, the reason behind the significant rise in the number of PSAs (Private Security Agencies) across the country is the growing trend of hiring security guards from private business establishments.

Even though these PSAs assist in meeting the security needs of the private sector. However, there was also a concern regarding the way these agencies work. Thus, the Private Security Agencies Regulation Act, 2005, was passed by Parliament. PSARA Act, 2005 lays down a set of rules concerning the registration of PSARA License and the proper functioning of private security agencies. PSARA Act, 2005 is passed by the Government to provide regulations concerning the Private Security Agencies. Moreover, the PSARA also keeps vigilance and checks over the Registration of the Private Security Agencies.

What are Private Security Agencies?

Private security agencies are those organizations that provide security services to various companies, banks, ATM's, hospitals, etc. These agencies also offer training to the security guards who are hired by agencies. A Private Security Agency must acquire PSARA License for its operation.

Advantages of PSARA License

Following are the advantages of a PSARA License in India:

  • Empowers the Training Company;
  • Attracts more customers;
  • Avoid Denial of the Rights and Services;
  • Helps in securing the trust of the Potential Customer;
  • Increases Credibility of the Agency;
  • Ensures the Smooth and Efficient functioning of the organization;
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Eligibility Criteria for Applying for PSARA License


Following is the criteria for applying for PSARA License in India:

Eligibility Criteria for the Companies:

According to the Private Security Agencies Regulation Act, 2005, every entity or company wanting to get itself registered under PSARA is required to register itself as any of the following listed business structures:

  • Sole Proprietorship;
  • Limited Liability Partnership;
  • One Person Company;
  • Private Limited Company;
  • Partnership Firm.

Eligibility Criteria for the appointment of Director or Principal Officer:


For being appointed as the director or principal officer of a Private Security Agency, one should fulfil the following listed criteria:

  • He or she must be an Indian resident.
  • He or she must have a sound financial standing (needed to submit a copy of the ITR as proof).
  • The concerned person must not be sentenced for any offence and should have a perfect precursor past.

Eligibility Criteria for being hired as Security Guard


The following listed criteria must be fulfilled for being appointed as Security Guard in a Private Security Agency:

  • The person must be an Indian citizen.
  • The age limit of the concerned person should be between 18 to 65.
  • The person must have obtained proper training.
  • The person must not have been terminated or removed from any government service under any situation.
  • The concerned person must satisfy all the specified physical standards.
  • The person must assure the Agency about his character.

MSME

Spice Board

Apeda Registration

FSSAI

Shop Establishment

Barcode

UDYAM

Government Tender

Gem Registration

PF Registration

ESI Registration

NSIC

Who are not eligible for PSARA License in India?

Section 6 of the PSARA Act deals with the provisions concerning the disqualifications of an applicant. The following listed are the disqualifications due to which the applicant is not qualified to obtain licenses:


  • The applicant has been convicted for an offence concerning the formation, promotion, or the management of a company;
  • A court of competent has convicted the concerned applicant for the offences whose prescribed punishment is not less than two years;
  • The applicant has links or connections with an organization or association which is explicitly banned by any law for the activities against the public order or national security;
  • The applicant has been either removed or dismissed from the government service on the grounds of moral turpitude or misconduct:
  • The said company has not been incorporated in India;
  • The Proprietor of the concerned Company is not Indian;
  • An Indian does not hold the majority shareholding of the said company.

Documents Required for PSARA License

Although the documents required vary from one state to another. However, some of the standard documents needed for obtaining a PSARA License are mentioned below:


  • Identity proofs of all the employees and directors;
  • Address proof of the registered Agency;
  • A duly affidavit acquired under the Private Security Agencies Regulation Act, 2005;
  • Logo of the Private Security Agency;
  • PAN Card details of the promoters;
  • Two passport-sized photographs of the promoters;
  • Details of registration acquired from the Service tax department;
  • Certificate granted under the provisions of the Shops and Establishment Act;
  • ESI (Employee State Insurance) Registration;
  • PF (Provident Fund) Registration;
  • Affidavit of the Security Training;
  • Armed License;
  • Character Certificate for the employees;
  • Copy of the ITR (Income Tax Return) of each director;
  • Company’s Certificate of Incorporation;
  • Duly signed MOA (Memorandum of association) along with the training institute;
  • Details of all the Security Guard appointed.