Trade License

Overview

A Trade License is a permission issued by the local municipal authority to carry on a particular trade or business at a specified location. It ensures your business meets safety and public-health norms and does not cause a nuisance to the neighbourhood. Most shops, eateries, factories and commercial establishments need one before they begin operations.

Objective

To obtain the municipal permission your business needs to operate legally at its location.

Eligibility

• The applicant must be 18 or above
• No criminal record
• The business must be legally permitted at the location

Governing law

• The relevant State Municipal Corporation Act
• Local municipal by-laws

The process

1. 1
   Document check

   We confirm which trade license category applies and prepare your documents.

2. 2
   Application

   We file the application with the local municipal authority.

3. 3
   Inspection & grant

   The authority verifies the details and issues the trade license.

Documents required

• Identity and address proof of the applicant
• Proof of the business premises (ownership document or rent agreement with NOC)
• PAN of the business or proprietor
• Layout plan and NOC from the fire or health department where applicable

Benefits

• Legal permission to operate your trade
• Avoids penalties and closure notices
• Builds trust with customers and authorities

What you get

A Trade License issued by the local municipal authority, valid for the licensed period.

Frequently asked questions