How to register your restaurant on Zomato (2026)
Updated October 20, 2026
To register your restaurant on Zomato, apply through Zomato for Business, submit your FSSAI licence, GST (GSTIN), PAN and a cancelled cheque, upload your menu with dish photos, pass a verification visit and accept the partner agreement. Onboarding is free; Zomato earns a commission on each order once you go live. This guide lists the exact documents, the steps and the commission to expect, and shows how to keep repeat customers ordering direct at 0% commission.
Menuthere is not affiliated with Zomato. Zomato is a trademark of Eternal Ltd. Steps and documents below are compiled from public third-party onboarding guides and may change — always confirm on Zomato for Business.
In short
- Apply at Zomato for Business ("Add your restaurant"). Registration itself is free.
- Documents: FSSAI licence, GSTIN, PAN, cancelled cheque (bank details), a digital menu and photos of your top dishes.
- Process: apply → document + KYC check → verification → sign agreement → upload menu → go live.
- Commission: Zomato does not publish a fixed rate. Business Standard reported base commissions of 15%–30% of order value in July 2026, plus 18% GST on that commission.
- Keep your margin: run a 0%-commission direct ordering page alongside Zomato and move repeat customers to it.
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Documents you need to register on Zomato
Keep these ready before you apply. Missing documents are the most common reason onboarding stalls.
| Document | Why it is needed | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI licence or registration | Mandatory food-safety proof. Non-negotiable. | Registration (turnover under ₹12 lakh), State licence, or Central licence depending on size. See our FSSAI guidance. |
| GSTIN (GST certificate) | Identifies your business as a registered taxable entity. | A regular GST registration; the composition scheme is generally not eligible for marketplace selling. |
| PAN card | Business/owner tax identity. | Proprietorship can use the owner's PAN; companies use the entity PAN. |
| Cancelled cheque / bank details | So Zomato can settle your payouts. | Account name should match the registered business. |
| Digital menu | Your item list with prices for the listing. | A clean, up-to-date menu speeds up go-live. |
| Dish photos | High-quality images of your top items. | Good photos lift conversion; shoot your 5 best-sellers first. |
How to register your restaurant on Zomato: step by step
- Apply at Zomato for Business. Go to Zomato's business/partner page and use "Add your restaurant". Enter your restaurant name, address and contact details accurately — the address must match your FSSAI and GST records.
- Submit documents and complete KYC. Upload the FSSAI licence, GSTIN, PAN and a cancelled cheque, and complete the KYC step.
- Verification. Zomato may carry out a physical verification of your outlet before approving the listing.
- Accept the partner agreement. Review and sign Zomato's terms, including the commission and payout terms for your contract.
- Build your menu and profile. Upload your menu with item images (Zomato guidance has used image sizes around 650×700 px), set prices, and complete your profile.
- Go live. Once approved, your restaurant becomes discoverable to Zomato users and starts receiving orders.
Typical onboarding takes a few days to a couple of weeks depending on how fast verification and document checks clear.
What Zomato costs you
Zomato does not publish a single commission figure; the rate is set per restaurant in your contract.
| Cost | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Registration | Free to apply and list. |
| Commission per order | No published rate. Business Standard reported base commissions of 15%–30% of order value (July 2026); individual Bengaluru restaurants reported anywhere from ~8–10% to ~28%. |
| GST on commission | 18% GST applies on the commission Zomato charges (it is a service). If you are on the 5% restaurant GST scheme you cannot claim input credit on it, so it is a real cost. |
| Other charges | Ads, promotions and payment-gateway/platform fees may apply on top, depending on what you opt into. |
Run the numbers on your own orders with our Zomato commission explainer for India.
Keep repeat customers at 0% commission
Zomato is a discovery channel — useful for finding new customers, expensive on every repeat order. The restaurants that stay profitable use the marketplace to be found, then move loyal customers to a direct, commission-free channel.
With Menuthere you can:
- Put a free online ordering page and QR code menu on your own link, with Razorpay, Cashfree and UPI payments into your own account.
- Take orders on WhatsApp on your own number.
- Keep 0% commission on every direct order — you only pay your plan.
Print your direct ordering QR on the bill and on the takeaway bag so Zomato customers can reorder from you next time without the commission. See more in how to reduce Zomato and Swiggy commission.
FAQs
What documents are required to register a restaurant on Zomato?
You need an FSSAI licence or registration, a GST certificate (GSTIN), your PAN, a cancelled cheque or bank details for payouts, a digital menu, and photos of your dishes. The business name and address should match across your FSSAI and GST records.
Is GST registration mandatory to list on Zomato?
Yes. Zomato requires a GSTIN to register your restaurant, because the platform needs a registered taxable entity. A regular GST registration is expected; composition-scheme dealers are generally not eligible to sell on marketplaces.
How much commission does Zomato charge restaurants?
Zomato does not publish a fixed commission. Business Standard reported base commissions of 15%–30% of order value in July 2026, and individual restaurants report rates across a wide range. On top of that, 18% GST applies to the commission.
How long does Zomato registration take?
After you apply and submit documents, onboarding usually takes from a few days up to a couple of weeks, depending on document verification and the physical verification visit.
Can I take orders without paying Zomato commission?
Yes — on your own direct channel. You can run a free Menuthere ordering page, QR menu and WhatsApp ordering at 0% commission alongside your Zomato listing, and move repeat customers to the direct link to keep your margin.
Sources (3)
- ONDC/third-party onboarding references and Zomato document checklist — UrbanPiper, "Register your restaurant on Zomato in 6 easy steps": https://www.urbanpiper.com/blog/register-your-restaurant-on-zomato-in-6-easy-steps (accessed 2026-10-21)
- Zomato commission range (15%–30%, July 2026) as reported by Business Standard and summarised on Menuthere's live Zomato commission page: https://menuthere.com/en/delivery-app-commission/zomato-india (accessed 2026-10-21)
- GST 18% on marketplace commission and 5%-scheme input-credit treatment — Swipe, "Reporting GST on Restaurant Services via Zomato & Swiggy": https://getswipe.in/blog/article/gst-reporting-zomato-swiggy-gstr3b-compliance (accessed 2026-10-21)