Municipal trade licence for your business premises
A trade licence is the local body’s permission to run a particular trade from a particular premises. We check the category in your city, file with the municipal corporation and handle inspections and renewals.
What is included
- Applicability and trade category check for your city
- Online or offline application with the municipal body
- Document preparation and premises details
- Coordination for site inspection, where required
- Query replies and follow-up
- Licence certificate to your vault
- Annual renewal reminders
What is not included
- Municipal licence fees (vary by city, trade and premises area)
- Fire NOC, health licence or pollution consent, where the trade needs them
- Building plan or land-use changes
Who needs this
Shops, restaurants, salons, workshops, warehouses, clinics and other trades run from commercial premises in a municipal area. Requirements and categories differ by city, so we confirm before filing.
Documents required
- PAN and Aadhaar of the proprietor, partners or directors
- Business constitution document
- Proof of premises: ownership document or rent agreement with owner’s NOC
- Latest property tax receipt for the premises
- Site plan or layout, where the city asks for it
- Photos of the premises with the name board
How it works
We confirm the trade category and local body
Application is filed with documents and fees
Inspection, where required, and the licence is issued
Timeline
7 to 30 working days depending on the city. Government processing times are outside our control; we track and follow up on every application.
If you skip it
What this service creates next
Completing this is the start of a recurring set of obligations. Under an AdvisoNet plan these are tracked in your Compliance Passport and handled before they fall due.
- Annual trade licence renewal
- Shop and Establishment registration
- FSSAI licence for food businesses
- Fire NOC and signage permissions where applicable
See AdvisoNet plans from ₹1,499 per month
Frequently asked questions
Is a trade licence the same as Shop and Establishment registration?
No. Shop and Establishment registration is under the state labour law. A trade licence comes from the municipal body and covers the trade carried on at the premises. Many businesses need both.
Do I need it for an office-only business?
It depends on the city and category. Some cities exempt pure office use while others do not. We check before you pay any fee.
How long is it valid?
Most cities issue it for one year with annual renewal. Some allow longer periods on payment of advance fees.
Fees shown are AdvisoNet professional fees exclusive of GST and government charges. Content is general information, not legal advice; applicability depends on facts and current law.