How to Register a Cloud Kitchen on Swiggy (2026 Guide)

Documents you need before applying

FSSAI registration or licence issued for the kitchen address.
PAN card of the proprietor, LLP or private limited company.
GST certificate, or a signed GST declaration if you are below the threshold.
Cancelled cheque or bank statement page in the business name.
Rent agreement or ownership proof of the kitchen premises.
Menu in Excel or PDF, with final prices and veg/non-veg tags.
High-quality photos of your top 10–15 dishes plus a logo.

Swiggy registration, step by step

Step	What happens	Typical time
1	Submit the partner onboarding form on Swiggy's partner portal	15 min
2	Enter kitchen name, locality, cuisine, timings and average price for two	15 min
3	Upload FSSAI, PAN, GST and bank documents	20 min
4	Menu digitisation by the Swiggy onboarding team	2 – 5 days
5	Verification call and kitchen address check	2 – 5 days
6	Sign the partner agreement and commission terms	1 – 2 days
7	Listing goes live; Swiggy Partner app credentials issued	1 – 3 days

Costs to plan for

Commission typically lands in the 18–25% range depending on city and category, plus payment gateway fees and GST on the commission. Many cities also have a one-time onboarding charge. Discounts you fund yourself (flat ₹100 off, buy-one-get-one) and Swiggy ads come out of your margin on top of commission — model these before switching them on.

Approval blockers to avoid

FSSAI address different from the kitchen address on the application.
Licence still pending or expired at the time of submission.
Bank account not in the registered business name.
Menu items missing prices, or prices that don't include GST correctly.
Stock or low-resolution food images — Swiggy rejects these regularly.
Cooking from a residential address where commercial use isn't allowed.

First month on Swiggy: what actually moves orders

Stay online through both peak windows every single day.
Keep preparation time honest — delays hit your ranking hardest.
Focus the menu on 8–12 dishes you can execute perfectly.
Push for early reviews; the first 20 ratings shape your visibility.
Track cost per order after commission, packaging and discounts weekly.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register my cloud kitchen on Swiggy?

Apply through Swiggy's partner onboarding page (partner.swiggy.com), submit the kitchen details along with your FSSAI licence, PAN, GST and bank account, upload your menu and food photos, then complete the verification call. Swiggy activates the listing once documents are approved.

What documents are required to list on Swiggy?

FSSAI registration or licence for the kitchen address, PAN card, GST certificate or GST declaration, a cancelled cheque in the business name, kitchen address proof, your menu with prices, and food and logo images.

What commission does Swiggy charge cloud kitchens?

Swiggy typically charges 18% to 25% commission per delivery order, plus payment gateway charges and GST. Rates vary by city, cuisine and any ad or discount programmes you opt into.

How long does Swiggy onboarding take?

Most cloud kitchens go live within 7 to 15 working days when documents are complete. Incorrect FSSAI details or a mismatched bank account are the usual causes of delays.

Can I register on Swiggy without GST?

You can start with a GST declaration if your turnover is below the registration threshold, but most operators register for GST anyway because aggregator payouts, input records and scale-up all need a GSTIN.

Do I need a physical restaurant to join Swiggy?

No. Swiggy onboards delivery-only cloud kitchens. You need a legitimate commercial kitchen with an FSSAI licence tied to that address — no seating or storefront is required.

Build a channel you own too

Aggregators take a quarter of every order. Alongside Swiggy, read the Zomato registration guide, compare both platforms in Zomato vs Swiggy, and add your kitchen to Cloud Kitchen Adda so nearby customers can order directly on WhatsApp with zero commission.