Municipal trade licence for shops, offices, restaurants, and warehouses
Obtain a Trade Licence from your local municipal body authorising you to carry on a specific trade or business from a fixed premises. Required in most Indian states within 30 days of commencing business.
Any business intending to carry on a trade, business, or profession from a specific location — including retail shops, restaurants, offices, clinics, pharmacies, warehouses, and manufacturing units. GST registration and FSSAI licence applications often require a trade licence as a prerequisite document.
⚠️ Penalty for Non-Compliance
Operating without a trade licence is punishable with fines by the municipal authority, and in some states, authorities can seal the premises or disconnect utility connections. Non-renewal of annual licences also attracts penalties.
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Valid for: Annual renewal (fee and process vary by municipality)
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