Municipal Trade Licence
Trade licence from the municipal corporation for shops, offices and units
- 1CheckTrade category and fee confirmed for your city.
- 2ApplyApplication filed with documents.
- 3ReceiveLicence issued after any inspection.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About Municipal Trade Licence
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
A trade licence is permission from the local municipal body to carry on a particular trade or business at a specific premises, so that it complies with safety, health and zoning rules. It is issued by the city corporation or municipality — GHMC in Hyderabad, BBMP in Bengaluru, MCD in Delhi — under the state's municipal law. Fees depend on the trade and the area of the premises, and most cities require annual renewal.
A trade licence is separate from the shop and establishment registration (a labour-law registration) and from GST. Restaurants, clinics, salons, gyms, warehouses, workshops and most shops need one; some cities exempt pure offices or charge them a nominal fee.
We check the rules for your city and trade, prepare the application with property documents and the owner's consent, follow up on inspection where required, and set renewal reminders — operating with a lapsed licence can attract penalties and sealing in some cities.
| Issued by | Municipal corporation or local body |
|---|---|
| Law | State municipal corporation / municipalities Act and bye-laws |
| Fee basis | Trade category and premises area |
| Validity | Usually one year; some cities allow multi-year |
| Not the same as | Shop & establishment registration or GST |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Shops, restaurants, salons and gyms
- Workshops, warehouses and small manufacturing units
- Clinics, labs and other health-related trades
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- City and trade applicability check
- Online application with documents
- Inspection coordination
- Renewal tracking
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Trade category and fee confirmed for your city.
Application filed with documents.
Licence issued after any inspection.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
Compare the 3 plansFrequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
