Trade License

Municipal trade licence for shops, offices, restaurants, and warehouses

Timeline: 7–14 working daysValidity: Annual renewal (fee and process vary by municipality)

How It Works

  1. 1

    Identify Applicable Municipality

    Trade licences are issued by the local municipal body (e.g., BMC in Mumbai, BBMP in Bengaluru, NDMC in Delhi). We identify the right authority for your address.

  2. 2

    Application Preparation

    We prepare the application with the nature of trade, premises details, owner ID, and rental/ownership proof.

  3. 3

    Online or Physical Filing

    Application is filed online (where available) or physically at the municipal office with the prescribed fee.

  4. 4

    Inspection

    The municipal inspector may visit the premises to verify the business activity matches the applied licence category.

  5. 5

    Licence Certificate

    The Trade Licence Certificate is issued and must be displayed at the premises at all times.

Timeline

  1. 1
    Day 1

    Application submitted to municipal corporation/body

  2. 2
    Day 3

    Documents verified by licensing officer

  3. 3
    Day 7

    Premises inspection by municipal officer

  4. 4
    Day 12

    Trade licence certificate issued

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