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Trade License

The municipal permission every commercial establishment needs before opening its doors.

Overview

What is Trade License?

A trade license, issued by your local municipal corporation, permits you to operate a specific type of business at a given premises. It's required for shops, restaurants, warehouses and most commercial establishments, and varies by state and municipal body.

We handle the application, category classification, and coordination with local authorities including any premises inspection.

Benefits

Why it's worth getting right

Legal operation

Avoid fines and forced closure for operating without a license.

Location-specific expertise

We know the specific requirements of your municipal corporation.

Renewal tracking

Reminders before your license expires each year.

Inspection coordination

We help prepare for and coordinate any premises inspection.

Who needs this

Built for

Retail shops Restaurants & eateries Warehouses Commercial establishments
Required documents

What you'll need to share

PAN & Aadhaar of owner
Property ownership/rent agreement
NOC from property owner (if rented)
Business address proof
Passport-size photograph
Fire/health NOC (category-dependent)
Our process

How we take it from here

  • Category identification

    We determine the applicable trade category and fees.

  • Document preparation

    Ownership and identity documents are compiled.

  • Application filing

    The application is filed with the municipal corporation.

  • Inspection coordination

    We coordinate any required premises inspection.

  • License issued

    You receive your trade license certificate.

Timeline

Estimated turnaround

Document review1–2 working days
Preparation & filing7–15 working days
AcknowledgementVaries by municipality
Total turnaround 10–20 days
Pricing

Starting at ₹2,499

Pricing varies by municipal corporation and business category.

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FAQ

Common questions

No, they're separate — a trade license is a municipal permission to operate, while GST is a tax registration.

Yes, most municipal trade licenses need to be renewed annually before expiry.

You risk fines, sealing of premises, or forced closure by the local municipal authority.
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