Assam - Register as Tour Operator Or Travel Agent License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To register as a tourist operator, applicant has to visit the Assam Tourism Development Corporation.
2. For Assam Tourism Development Corporation contact click here:Assam tourism department
3. Application form can be downloaded from the below link: give the link here Application
4. Now complete the form with necessary information and make sure you have all the documents in hand that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. After filling the form, attach the documents mentioned in the required documents section below.
6. Check the application form and then submitted to the Licensing Authority in Directorate of Tourism address mentioned in the office locations & contacts section below.
7. Now the authorities will verify your application and validate the submitted documents.
8. ATDC authorities will inspect the facilities that are related to the touring company and if they are satisfied with the standards followed the authorities will provide a franchise permission.
9. The applicant will be later requested to collect the Tour Operator License on a specified date.

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Required Documents

• Copy of the firm registration certificate or trade license.
• PAN card.
• Proof of bank account in the name of firm.
• GST
• Service tax number
• Aadhaar card.

Office Locations & Contacts

Directorate of Tourism, Government of Assam:
Station Road, Guwahati 781001
Assam, India.
Phone No.: +91-361-2547102 / 2542748, Fax: +91-361-2547102
Contact link: https://directortourism.assam.gov.in/contact-us

Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC).
4th floor, Asom Paryatan Bhawan,
A.K. Azad Road, Paltan Bazar,
Guwahati 781008,
Assam, India.
Phone: +91-361-2633654 Fax: +91-361-2547102

Contact link: Contact

Eligibility

• Tour Operators should have been in operation for a minimum period of one year before the date of application.
• The minimum office space should be at least 200 sq. ft. Besides, the office should be located in neat and clean surroundings and equipped with telephone, fax and computer etc.
• There should be sufficient space for reception and easy access to toilets.
• The applicant should have a Permanent Account Number (PAN) and should have Service Tax Number.

Fees

The applicant have to deposit DD for an amount of Rs.2000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only) as license fees (non-refundable) in the name of Director of Tourism, Assam, station road, panbazar, Guwahati-1.

Validity

The license shall be granted for three years.

Documents to Use

Application for Tour operator

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Processing Time

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Instructions

• The license shall be granted for three years and renewal thereof after every three years on the application of renewal submitted.
• It is statutory for the applicant to display details of various ATDC offered packages, list of hotel and also about L.T.C facilities available for ATDC operated tours.
• All cancellation and postponement should be done through online and charges are as per the ATDC policy.

Required Information

• Name of the tour operator.
• Contact number
• Company name
• E mail ID
• PAN number
• Service Tax number.

Need for the Document

• Tour operator must be registered to avail concessions and incentives from the state and central government.

Information which might help

• The approved applicant should do the minimum sales target per year. Falling to achieve the target for consecutive years, applicant should be disqualified resulting in termination.
• Tour operator is one who makes arrangements for transport, accommodation, entertainment and other tourism related activities.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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