Municipal Trade License, Renewal & Eating House License for all commercial establishments.
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A trade licence is a certificate issued by the local municipal corporation or urban local body that permits a person or business to carry on a specific trade or business from a particular premises. It is not a licence to trade in general — it is location-specific and activity-specific. Under the Municipal Corporation Acts applicable across states, operating any commercial establishment without a valid trade licence is a punishable offence attracting fines and closure orders.
Trade licences are issued under the jurisdiction of municipal corporations such as BBMP (Bengaluru), MCGM (Mumbai), MCD (Delhi), GHMC (Hyderabad), and similar bodies in each city. The licence must be renewed annually, typically before 31 March. First-time applicants must apply within 30 days of commencing business operations at the premises.
The licence covers basic categories: shops and commercial establishments, food and eating houses, manufacturing units, storage facilities, and hawking stalls. Each category has its own fee slab based on area and location of the premises.
Any person or entity operating a business from a fixed premises within a municipal area requires a trade licence.
Grocery stores, clothing stores, electronics shops, and all retail outlets operating from a fixed location.
Restaurants, dhabas, bakeries, cafes, and food stalls require a specific eating house licence from the municipality.
Small and medium manufacturing businesses operating within municipal limits need a trade licence specifying the manufacturing activity.
Storage units, cold storage, godowns, and logistics hubs located in urban areas require a trade licence.
Salons, clinics, repair shops, coaching institutes, and all service-based businesses operating from a fixed commercial address.
Mobile vendors and hawkers also require a hawker's licence issued by the municipal corporation under the Street Vendors Act.
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Gather these documents before applying. Our team reviews them and prepares the application on your behalf.
PAN card and Aadhaar card of the business owner or all partners/directors.
Electricity bill, water bill, or any utility bill in the business name at the premises address.
Registered rent agreement or ownership documents (sale deed/property tax receipt) of the premises.
Sketch or plan showing the layout of the premises, indicating the area in square feet.
Latest paid municipal property tax receipt for the premises (if owned). Some municipalities require this for new applications.
No-Objection Certificate from the property owner if the premises is rented. Required by most municipal corporations.
From document collection to licence in hand — our team manages every step.
Upload your PAN, Aadhaar, rental deed, and site plan. Our team reviews completeness within 24 hours.
We prepare and submit your online trade licence application to the relevant municipal corporation portal (MCD, BBMP, MCGM, etc.).
Municipal officer checks submitted documents. We respond to any queries or deficiency notices on your behalf.
For eating houses and manufacturing units, a municipal inspector may visit the premises. We prepare you for this visit.
Trade licence certificate issued digitally (in most cities). Typically 7–21 working days depending on municipal corporation. Physical display at premises required.
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Trusted by 1,20,000+ Indian businesses for trade licences and compliance filings.
Our fees include government fees, professional charges, and all follow-up work. No surprise bills.
We know the exact requirements of each municipal corporation — MCD, BBMP, MCGM, GHMC, and 40+ others across India.
We track your licence expiry and remind you 60 days before renewal due date. Never lapse your licence again.
A dedicated compliance manager handles your application, queries, and inspection coordination from start to finish.
All uploaded documents are encrypted and stored securely. Your data is never shared with third parties.
From document submission to receiving your licence — everything is done online. No office visits required.
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