Business Licensing & Approval Portal (Single Window System)

Andaman Single Window Clearance System (SWCS) – Business Approvals & Licenses Portal

The Invest Andaman Portal is the official Single Window System (SWS) of the Andaman & Nicobar Administration, developed to facilitate investments, business setup, and regulatory approvals across the Union Territory. The portal serves as a centralized platform where entrepreneurs, investors, startups, industries, and businesses can apply for various licenses, permits, registrations, and statutory approvals from multiple government departments through a single interface.

By streamlining approval processes and integrating departmental services, the portal promotes ease of doing business, reduces procedural delays, and creates a transparent investment ecosystem in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Key Services Available

🏢 Single Window Business Approvals

• Apply for multiple business-related approvals through one portal.
• Track application progress from submission to approval.

📜 Licenses & Registrations

• Trade and business licenses.
• Industrial registrations.
• Cooperative society registrations.
• Department-specific permits and approvals.

🌿 Environment & Forest Approvals

• CRZ (Coastal Regulation Zone) Clearance.
• Transit Pass.
• Forest Produce Permits.
• Timber and Cane Permits.
• Environmental compliance approvals.

🐟 Fisheries Department Services

• Subsidy for mechanized and motorized fishing boats.
• Fisheries input subsidies.
• Fisheries-related licenses and permissions.

🏗️ Building & Construction Approvals

• Building Plan Approval.
• Construction Permits.
• Rural Construction Permissions.
• Infrastructure-related approvals.

💧 Water & Utility Services

• New Water Tap Connection Applications.
• Utility-related departmental approvals.

⚖️ Revenue Department Services

• Land Diversion Permission.
• Change in Land Use (CLU) Approval.
• Non-Agricultural (NA) Certification.
• Non-Encumbrance Certificate.
• Land Acquisition-related permissions.

🏥 Health & Regulatory Services

• Retail and Wholesale Drug Licenses.
• Public Health Department approvals.

♻️ Pollution & Waste Management

• Hazardous Waste Management Authorization.
• Bio-Medical Waste Management Authorization.
• E-Waste Management Authorization.
• Environmental compliance certificates.

⚓ Port & Maritime Services

• Allotment of developed and undeveloped port areas.
• Port-related permissions and approvals.

Features of the Invest Andaman Portal

✅ Single-window access to multiple departments
✅ Online application and approval system
✅ Real-time application tracking
✅ Integrated investor facilitation services
✅ Secure digital document submission
✅ Faster approval and clearance mechanisms
✅ Transparent and accountable governance

How the Portal Works

Step 1: Investor Registration

Create an account and register your business or investment proposal.

Step 2: Select Required Approvals

Choose licenses, permits, registrations, or clearances relevant to your project.

Step 3: Submit Application

Complete the online forms and upload required supporting documents.

Step 4: Department Processing

Applications are electronically routed to the concerned departments for review.

Step 5: Track Application Status

Monitor progress, queries, and approval stages through the dashboard.

Step 6: Receive Approval

Download certificates, licenses, permits, and approvals digitally once approved.

Benefits for Investors & Businesses

• Simplified business setup process.
• Reduced approval timelines.
• Improved ease of doing business.
• Transparent application tracking.
• Reduced paperwork and office visits.
• Centralized access to government services.
• Better coordination among departments.

Who Can Use the Portal?

• Entrepreneurs and startups.
• MSMEs and industrial units.
• Investors and business organizations.
• Fisheries and tourism operators.
• Builders and infrastructure developers.
• Service providers and commercial establishments.
• Companies seeking government approvals and clearances.

Why Choose Invest Andaman?

The Invest Andaman Portal acts as a single gateway for investment facilitation and business approvals, helping investors navigate regulatory requirements efficiently. By integrating multiple departments into one platform, it supports economic growth, investment promotion, and business-friendly governance in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Invest with Confidence – One Portal for All Business Approvals and Opportunities in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.