Trade Licence In India
Why IT is Mandatory & State-Wise Application Guide

Riya Khatri
Riya Khatri

Published on: Jul 31, 2026

Trishaljeet Singh
Trishaljeet Singh

Updated on: Jul 31, 2026

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A Trade Licence is more than a legal requisite, it is the basic requirement of a compliant, credible, and scalable business. With India rapidly formalizing its economy, businesses operating without proper municipal licences face increasing regulatory oversight, penalties, and limited growth opportunities.

  • Trade Licence - It is license/local permit issued by the local municipal authority that permits businesses to carry out commercial activities legally within its jurisdiction. It ensures that business operations abide by local public health, safety, and municipal regulations.
  • Following are the businesses require a Trade Licences in India - Retail Shops, Restaurants, Hotels, Warehouses, Manufacturing Units, Clinics, Pharmacies, Hospitals, Educational Institutions, Offices, IT Companies, Service Providers, Salons, Gyms, Food Businesses.

Trade Licence Category

Food Establishment License

Mandatory for any entity involved in preparing, processing, selling, or serving food and beverages.

Industrial Manufacturing License

Any enterprise engaged with machinery, electricity, and heavy manufacturing processes.

Shop Commercial License

Covers retail stores, specialized or hazardous trades, and general commercial establishments.

India's Business Landscape by Numbers

  • There are more than 8.9 crore registered MSMEs (including Udyam and Udyam Assist registrations) in India, which employs nearly 395 lakh people making MSMEs the cornerstone of the Indian economy.
  • Over 99% of all MSMEs are Micro Enterprises meaning millions of shops, retailers, restaurants, clinics, warehouses and service providers require local municipal compliance, including trade licences.
  • The majority of these businesses operate under municipal jurisdictions where a Trade Licence is mandatory for lawful business operations.

State-wise Business Concentration

Some of India's largest business ecosystems include:

State Approximate Registered MSMEs
Maharashtra 80+ Lakh
Uttar Pradesh 75+ Lakh
Tamil Nadu 55+ Lakh
Gujarat 48+ Lakh
Bihar 49+ Lakh
Andhra Pradesh 44+ Lakh
Karnataka 40+ Lakh
West Bengal 43+ Lakh

*These figures combine Udyam registrations and Udyam Assist Platform registrations.

This highlights the enormous scale of businesses that must comply with local municipal regulations, including trade licensing.

Why Trade Licences Matter

Reason Details
Legal Authorization Certifies compliance with municipal safety, health, and operational regulations.
Avoid Penalties and Business Closure Prevents monetary penalties, closure notices, sealing of premises, and approval delays.
Builds Business Credibility Preferred by customers, vendors, landlords, banks, and investors.
Required for Business Expansion Needed for GST, bank loans, tenders, approvals, electricity, and permits.
Enables Easier Compliance Simplifies renewals and inspections while demonstrating adherence to regulations.

Around 10,000 businesses in categories of businesses in Bhubaneshwar were found to be working without a Trade Licence. This means that about 20% of the traders did not get the required approval. This situation caused a loss of money, for the municipal corporation and led to strong actions to enforce the rules.

*This illustrates that municipalities are actively identifying unlicensed businesses, making compliance increasingly important.

Government Push Towards Formalisation

India has accelerated business formalisation through digital governance:

  • More than 8.9 crore MSMEs have entered the formal ecosystem through Udyam/Udyam Assist.
  • Uttar Pradesh alone has issued over 19 lakh digital licences through its single-window approval system, demonstrating the nationwide shift toward digital compliance.

With 8.9+ crore MSMEs, 39+ crore jobs, and an increasing push toward digital governance and regulatory compliance, obtaining a Trade Licence is no longer just a statutory requirement, it is a strategic business necessity.

We have compiled the state-wise overview of Trade Licence requirements, including the issuing authority, applicable businesses, required documents, application mode, prescribed forms, and the official portal for registration.

States/UT Official Website Description of Business Documents Required Mode of Applying Form Link to login/register
Andhra Pradesh http://cdma.ap.gov.in/en/newtradelicenseapplication
  • Shops and Establishment
  • Food Establishment
  • Manufacturing Units
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Entertainment and Leisure
  • Transportation Services
  • Construction and Real Estate
  1. Identification: Aadhaar Card or PAN Card of the business owner.
  2. Proof of Premises: Property tax receipt, rental/lease agreement, or NOC from the property owner.
  3. Business Proof: Incorporation certificate, partnership deed, or society registration (if applicable).
  4. Layout Plan: Blueprint of the business location.Renewal
Online/Offline NA https://cdma.ap.gov.in/services/online-services/
Arunachal Pradesh https://aruntrade.gov.in/trade_lic.html
  • All food and beverage establishments such as hotels, restaurants, food stall, canteen, bakeries, sellers of vegetables, provisions store, poultry, butchery, etc.
  • Trades like manufacturing industries, power looms, factories, flour mills, cyber café, etc.
  • Hazardous trades like a sale of firewood, dhobi shop, barbershop, candle manufacturing business, cracker manufacturing business, etc.
  1. UBIN (Unique Business Idenification Number)
  2. Land Allotment Order / Land Possession Certificate / Land lease Agreement (if the land is leased)
  3. APST Certificate*
  4. Deed of land lease(agreement), if land is leased
  5. Deed of Agreement (If Partnership Firm)
  6. License/Clearance from health deptt (If Business is for opening of Pharmacy Shop/Clinical Laboratory/X-ray and Medicinal related business(except retail sale of Ayurvedic Medicine))
  7. Clearance from District Medical Officer (If Business is for tea stall & restaurant etc.)
  8. Clearance from Agriculture/Vetenary deptt.(If Business is for opening of shop for sale of Vetenary & Agriculture related medicine)
  9. Registration Certificate incorporating under the Companies Act 1956 (If Business is PVT. LTD. Company)
  10. Provisional/Permanent registration certificate under SSI unit from director Industries/DICs (If Business is Small Scale Industries Unit(SSI Unit))
  11. NOC from Forest Deptt. (If Busines is related to forest Products)
  12. Approval from the licencing authority of Saw & Veneer Mills(if available)
  13. Identity Proof(Aadhar Card,Election ID Card,Driving Licence,PAN Card,I-Card)*
  14. Requisite License from Tax & Excise (If Trade is related to Liquor)
  15. Requisite License from Assistant Drug Controller, Directorate of Health Services (If Trade is related to Pharmaceuticals and Drugs)
  16. NOC from Department of Geology and Mining (If Trade is related to Mining and Minerals)
  17. NOC from Medicinal Plant Board (If Trade is related to Medicinal Plants)
  18. NOC from Department of Fire & Emergency Service (If Trade is related to Fire & Emergency Service)
  19. NOC from Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (If Trade is related to Pollution)
  20. NOC from Department of Education (If Trade is related to Educational Institution)
Online/Offline https://www.imc.arunachal.gov.in/downloadpdf.html?path=/imcappdata/DownloadForms/TL.pdf https://eodb.arunachal.gov.in/active-services
Assam https://gmc.assam.gov.in/
  • General Trade: Retail shops, general stores, consultancies, small businesses, and commercial offices.
  • Food & Eating House: Restaurants, cafes, bakeries, sweet shops, and catering services.
  • Factory / Industrial: Manufacturing units, processing plants, and industrial establishments.
  • Health Trade: Hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, and pharmacies.Entertainment: Cinema halls, amusement parks, gaming zones, and clubs.Dangerous & Offensive (D&O): Chemical storage, petroleum handling, or hazardous materials.
  1. ID Proof of the Applicant (PAN/DL/Passport/Voter ID/Ration Card/Aadhaar Card/Bank Passbook)
  2. Address Proof of the Applicant (Building Permit/Occupency Certificate/Jamabandi/Lease/Rent Agreemet of the proeprty/APDCL Bill)
  3. Agreement with NGO
  4. To obtain a new trade license the trader must obtain the property owner's GMC holding number. If the owner's GMC holding number is not available, the trader should request the owner to initiate the holding application process for the new trade license.
  5. For renewal, the trader must provide their old trade license registration number.
Online/Offline NA https://gmconline.in/
Bihar https://biharmunicipal.com/#features-section
  • An establishment or administrative service in which persons employed or mainly engaged in office work.
  • A hotel, restaurant, boarding or eating house, a cafe or any other refreshment house.
  • A theatre, cinema or any other place of public amusement or entertainment.
  1. Address Proof and Identity Proof - Individual
  2. Certificate of Incorporation, MOA and AOA of the company
  3. Lease Deed/Legal Occupancy with name transfer from ULB/Any other legal document.
  4. PAN Number or incorporation certificate (for Business)
  5. Cancelled Cheque and Bank Statemen
Online/Offline NA https://biharmunicipal.com/#features-section
Chhattisgarh https://cgedistrict.cgstate.gov.in/home
  • Retail stores,
  • Business buildings,
  • Lodging facilities,
  • Dining businesses,
  • Theaters,
  • Other public entertainment venues
  1. A copy of your Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, or any other government-issued photo ID can serve as proof of identity.
  2. A copy of your electricity bill, telephone bill, or any other document proving your address can be used as proof of residency.
  3. Proof of ownership, such as property tax receipts or a title deed, is required if you own the premises. A rent agreement is required if you are renting the premises.
  4. A building plan approval may be required by your local authorities, depending on your business.
  5. A No Objection Certificate (NOC) may also be required from the fire department.
  6. The local municipality or corporation can provide you with an application form for trade license registration.
Online/Offline https://cgedistrict.cgstate.gov.in/instractionPageNew.do?serviceId=21&lang=en https://cgedistrict.cgstate.gov.in/instractionPageNew.do?serviceId=21&lang=en
Goa https://goaonline.gov.in/Appln/UIL/deptServices?__DocId=DMA&__ServiceId=DMA01
  • Type A (Food Service Establishments): Restaurants, bars, cafes, bakeries, shacks, and hotels.
  • Type B (Industrial & Power Manufacturing): Manufacturing units, workshops, and processing plants utilizing heavy machinery and electricity.
  • Type C (High-Risk/Dangerous Trades): Wood/timber structures, storage of petroleum, or chemical/fireworks production.
  1. Municipal Application Form: Prescribed trade questionnaire completed online.
  2. Occupancy Certificate: Issued by the local authority ensuring the structure is legally fit for commercial use.
  3. Property Proof / Lease: Attested Sale Deed or a notarized Leave & License Agreement, accompanied by a landlord NOC Affidavit.
  4. Latest House Tax Receipt: Verification voucher showing fully cleared property taxes to the municipality or Panchayat.
  5. Approved Premises Plan: A detailed layout sketch or survey plan approved by the Town and Country Planning (TCP) or respective municipal council.
Online/Offline https://panchayatsgoa.gov.in/pdfdoc/application_for_Trade_Licence.pdf https://goaonline.gov.in/Appln/UIL/deptServices?__DocId=DMA&__ServiceId=DMA01
Gujarat https://enagar.gujarat.gov.in/DIGIGOV/index.jsp#
  • Shops and Establishments
  • Food Establishments
  • Manufacturing Units
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Entertainment and Leisure
  • Transportation Services
  • Construction and Real Estate
  1. Identity Proof (ex- Aadhar card, Pan card, Passport)
  2. Address Proof (Electricity bill, property tax receipt or water bills)
  3. Business Proof such as Certificate of Incorporation
  4. NOC from the pollution control board (if required)
  5. NOC from neighbours
  6. Lease Agreement (if the premises are rented)
  7. Site plan or layout (it must be a detailed plan of the business premises)
Online/Offline NA https://enagar.gujarat.gov.in/DIGIGOV/index.jsp#
Haryana https://saralharyana.gov.in/
  • An establishment or administrative service in which persons employed or mainly engaged in office work.
  • A hotel, restaurant, boarding or eating house, a cafe or any other refreshment house.
  • A theatre, cinema or any other place of public amusement or entertainment.
  1. Registration Certificate/ Sale Deed/ Land deed with name transfer from ULB.
  2. Rent agreement, if rented premises are used.
  3. Property Tax paid receipt.
  4. Building Permission.
  5. Agreement with GWMCPL.
  6. Report of SP (SB)/ SP (Traffic) for trades.
Online/Offline NA https://saralharyana.gov.in/
Himachal Pradesh https://citizenseva.hp.gov.in/hp-udd/
  • Food establishment license: Hotels, restaurants, canteen, food stall, bakeries, the sale of vegetables and meat etc.
  • Industries license: An establishment or administrative service in which persons employed or mainly engaged in factories, power looms, flour mills, cyber cafe, etc.
  • Shop license: Manufacturing, exchange or storage of any activity/commodity.
  1. Individual’s address and identity proof
  2. Company's affidavit
  3. Certificate of incorporation
  4. MOA, and AOA,
  5. Cancelled cheque and bank statement
  6. Legal Occupancy paperwork proof of the establishment/unit or government agency allotment letter
  7. Documentary proof of business establishment
  8. Constitutional Lease Deed
  9. Documentary evidence that is demonstrating the absence of unauthorised development
  10. The land-owning agency's NOC (No Objection Certificate)
Online/Offline NA https://citizenseva.hp.gov.in/hp-udd/
Jharkhand https://suda.jharkhand.gov.in/jharkhandmunicipal/citizen/
  • Shops and retail stores
  • Restaurants and food stalls
  • Godowns and warehouses
  • Manufacturing and processing units
  • Service outlets like salons, gyms, coaching centers
  • Hospitals, clinics, labs
  • Petrol pumps and workshops
  1. Identity proof of trade owner
  2. Up-to-date holding tax receipt
  3. If the trader applicant is the owner of business premises: Land possession certificate/ allotment order/ revenue rent/ sale deed/ correction slip updated holding tax.
  4. If the applicant has no land/ building of his/her own: Deed of land lease agreement/ rent agreement/ electricity bill (in the name of the applicant) / affidavit (attested by a notary public)
  5. If the business requires License/ NOC/ clearance from the appropriate agency License/ NOC/ Clearance from the respective department and Affidavit (Appendix 4)
  6. If partnership Firm - Deed of Agreement
  7. If the business is a private limited or a limited company - Registration Certificate incorporating under the Companies Act 1956
  8. In case of hotel, lodge or restaurant business - Report on security system from recognized department/Institute/Agency, Report on drinking water from recognized department/Institute/Agency, Fitness certificate of cook
  9. If trade is of dangerous nature - NOC from the officer of District Fire Service
Online/Offline NA https://municipalservices.jharkhand.gov.in/TradeCitizen/applynewlicence/c4ca4238a0b923820dcc509a6f75849b
Karnataka https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/category/New%20Trade%20License.html
  • All the eating establishments such as hotels, restaurants, food stall, canteen, bakeries, sellers of vegetables, provisions store, meat, etc.
  • Trades which use motives like manufacturing industries, power looms, factories, flour mills, cyber café, etc.
  • Offensive and dangerous trades like a sale of firewood, dhobi shop, barbershop, timber wood, candle manufacturer, cracker manufacturer, etc.
  1. The Identity and address proof of the owner of the business.
  2. Passport size photograph of the applicant.
  3. Documents portraying details of the approval of the plant and building permit.
  4. Documents related to the building, which could be a property tax receipt (for an own building) or rental agreement (for a rented building).
  5. The proof of the premises with a NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the owner of the premises.
  6. Details of power, premises or machinery plant.
  7. NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the Pollution Control Board.
  8. NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the Fire and Revenue Services Department.
  9. The Katha Extract which is an account of assessment every year of the property tax assessment with the details of the property such as its size, location, built-up area, etc.
Online/Offline NA https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/category/New%20Trade%20License.html
Kerala https://ksmart.lsgkerala.gov.in/ui/web-portal/services
  • Proprietorships, partnerships, companies engaged in trade or business.
  • Commercial establishments (shops, restaurants, hotels, service centres) operating in municipal/local-body limits.
  • Industries, factories or workshops that could affect public safety, health or environment.
  • Service businesses, entrepreneurial activities and other “work-places” requiring licence under the local body rules.
  1. Building Owner's Consent Letter
  2. Property Tax Receipt
  3. Profession Tax Receipt
  4. Consent Letter
  5. MOA of the Trading Institution
  6. Registration Certificate of the Trading Institution
  7. Others as requested by the Municipal corporation officials on a case-to-case basis
Online/Offline NA https://ksmart.lsgkerala.gov.in/ui/home/citizen/login
Madhya Pradesh https://enagarpalika.mp.gov.in/home
  • Those who seek to set up a small, medium or large-scale manufacturing industry or factory should acquire industrial trade license.
  • Retail shops or commercial establishments should get shop license.
  • Establishments like restaurants, canteens, food stall should obtain food establishment license.
  1. A copy of your Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, or any other government-issued photo ID that can serve as proof of identity.
  2. A copy of your electricity bill, telephone bill, or any other document proving your address can be used as proof of residency.
  3. Proof of ownership, such as property tax receipts or a title deed, is required if you own the premises. A rent agreement is required if you are renting the premises.
  4. A building plan approval may be required by your local authorities, depending on your business.
  5. A No Objection Certificate (NOC) may also be required from the fire department.
  6. The local municipality or corporation can provide you with an application form for trade license registration.
Online/Offline NA https://enagarpalika.mp.gov.in/login
Maharashtra https://portal.mcgm.gov.in/irj/portal/anonymous
  • Food service establishments
  • Manufacturing units using machinery
  • High-risk activities like fireworks production
  1. Identity proof (Pan Card, adhaar card, passport, driving license, election id (any one))
  2. Proof of possesion of premises
  3. proof of business entity
  4. NOC
  5. Undertaking cum indemnity bond
Online/Offline https://portal.mcgm.gov.in/irj/portal/anonymous/qlappTradelic https://portal.mcgm.gov.in/irj/portal/anonymous/qlnewbusine
Manipur https://manipurlabour.mn.gov.in/
  • Shops and Establishments
  • Food Establishments
  • Manufacturing Units
  • H ealthcare Facilities
  • Entertainment and Leisure Activities
  • Transport Services
  • Construction and Real Estate
  • Fireworks and Explosives
  • Liquor Establishments
  • Street Vendors and Hawkers
  1. Completed Application
  2. Letter of Approval
  3. City Census Map
  4. Tax Statements
  5. Building Plan (if applicable)
  6. Additional Documentation
Online/Offline NA https://manipurlabour.mn.gov.in/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fregulation%2Fshop-and-est-registration
Mizoram https://fcsca.mizoram.gov.in/page/trade-license-form
  • Shops and Establishments
  • Food Establishments
  • Manufacturing Units
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Entertainment and Leisure Activities
  • Transport Services
  • Construction and Real Estate
  • Fireworks and Explosives
  • Liquor Establishments
  • Street Vendors and Hawkers
  1. Attested copy of EPIC (Elector's Photo Identity Card).
  2. Attested copy of Residential Certificate (from D.C. Office).
  3. Two (2) to four (4) passport-size photographs of the applicant.
  4. NOC from Local Council (Mandatory).
  5. NOC from the house or land owner (where the business is intended to be run). (Note: Not required if the business is run in the owner's own building/land).
  6. Rental Agreement (if premises are rented) or Ownership Proof.
  7. Site plan or layout plan of the business premises (may be required for certain trades).
  8. Attested copy of License/Registration Certificate (if already registered under any other Act).
  9. FSSAI License/Registration (Mandatory for food-related businesses).
  10. PAN Card, GSTIN (if applicable).
Offline https://fcsca.mizoram.gov.in/uploads/attachments/2024/09/01bbdf03c685ddb5c9cb4934c3d35339/trade-license-form.pdf NA
Nagaland https://dmc.nagaland.gov.in/
  • Manufacturing units, factories, processing plants, milling units.
  • Restaurants, hotels, cafes, bakeries, food stalls, canteens, and the sale of meat/vegetables.
  • General stores, cloth stores, hardware shops, electronics shops, clinics, salons, repair shops, professional consultants' offices, and cyber cafes.
  • Businesses involved in high-risk activities like cracker manufacturing, or the sale of firewood.
  1. Identity Proof of Applicant/Proprietor: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport.
  2. Address Proof of Applicant: Electricity Bill, Water Bill, or other utility bills.
  3. Proof of Legal Occupancy of Business Premises: Lease/Rental Agreement and an NOC from the Owner (if rented). Sale Deed or Property Tax Receipt (if owned).
  4. Proof of Business Constitution: Certificate of Incorporation (for Company/LLP), Partnership Deed (for Firm).
  5. Inner Line Permit (ILP): Mandatory for non-locals/outsiders.
  6. No Objection Certificate (NOC): NOC from the neighbours (sometimes required by the local ward officer).
  7. Brief Business Plan/Description of the trade activity.
Online/Offline https://kmc.nagaland.gov.in/index.php/forms/ https://dmceservices.in/
Odisha https://sujog.odisha.gov.in/tl
  • All eating establishments like Hotels, Restaurants, Refreshments, Dharshini, Sale of Coffee and Tea, Lodging Houses, Bakeries, Sweetmeat stall, Sale of Mutton, Beef, Fish, Pork and Chicken and Provision stores.
  • All trades which use motive power to run and to manufacture like, Industries, Factories, Workshops, Power looms, Flour Mills etc.

Any of the following documents pdf/jpeg/png:

  1. Voter ID Card
  2. Driving License
  3. Pan Card
  4. Passport

Any of the following documents:

  1. Lease Document
  2. ROR Certificate
  3. Rent Deed
  4. Property Registration
Online/Offline NA https://sujog.odisha.gov.in/citizen/user/login
Punjab https://mseva.lgpunjab.gov.in/common/
  • Those who seek to set up a small, medium or large-scale manufacturing industry or factory should acquire industrial trade license.
  • Retail shops or commercial establishments should get shop license.
  • Establishments like restaurants, canteens, food stall should obtain food establishment license.
  1. ID proof of the applicant
  2. Registration Certificate
  3. Statement of the capital proposed on the business.
  4. If the applicant is a corporate body -A copy of the Memorandum of Association and articles of the company
Online/Offline NA https://mseva.lgpunjab.gov.in/citizen/user/login
Rajasthan https://lsgonline.rajasthan.gov.in/trade_service.aspx
  • Shops and Establishment
  • Food Establishment
  • Manufacturing Units
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Entertainment and Leisure
  • Transportation Services
  • Construction and Real Estate
  1. License Application
  2. If the applicant is a legal entity, the relevant documents for company registration and the PAN card must be submitted
  3. Aadhaar Card
  4. Real estate tax documents
  5. The rental agreement or a copy of it should be offered
  6. Statements and Khata certificates in any form Occupancy Documents
  7. If the business is located in the neighborhood, a letter of objection from the neighbor is required Sanction Records.
Online/Offline NA https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/signin
Sikkim https://gmc.sikkim.gov.in/trade-license
  • Medicine and Pharmacy
  • sweet shop
  • online lottery
  • Hotel/resort/canteen or fastfood
  • beauty parlour
  • banks
  • cyber café
  • Tours and travels
  1. Address Proof and ID Proof – Individual.
  2. Affidavit
  3. Certificate of Incorporation, MOA & AOA of the company.
  4. Legal Occupancy certificate proof of the establishment/unit or allotment letter of the government agency.
  5. Cancelled Cheque and Bank Statement.
  6. NOC from Commerce & Industries Department
  7. NOC from Sikkim Fire & Emergency Services
  8. NOC from Pollution Control Board
  9. COI / SSC / residential certificate
  10. Documentary proof of establishment of trade.
  11. Lease Deed of the constitution.
Online/Offline NA https://gmctradelicence.com/
Tamil Nadu https://dtp.tn.gov.in/project/reports/Public/Trade_License.php
  • Eating joints such as hotels, restaurants, canteen, food stall, bakeries, or outlets selling vegetables; meat; provisions, etc.
  • Traders using motives such as manufacturing industries, factories, flour mills, cyber cafes, and the likes of it.
  • Hazardous trades like a saloon, dhobi shop, timber wood, or a shop engaged in the sale of firewood, candles, crackers, etc
  1. Identity Proof
  2. Lease Deed/Legal occupancy certificate
  3. PAN/TIN
  4. Copy of the property tax receipt for the previous half year.
  5. In respect of factories/premises/work places in which steam or other is to be employed. (More than 5 HP) Copy of the permission given for the construction and installation of machineries by the council/standing committee as the case may be.
Online/Offline https://tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in/TradeLicense.pdf https://dtp.tn.gov.in/project/forms/Public/UserOtpVerify.php?service_id=Ng==
Telangana https://emunicipal.telangana.gov.in/etistmvcdfwefrzxczx/dgdfgdfgdfgfd
  • Those who seek to set up a small, medium or large-scale manufacturing industry or factory should acquire industrial trade license.
  • Retail shops or commercial establishments should get shop license.
  • Establishments like restaurants, canteens, food stall should obtain food establishment license.
  1. ID Proof([Aadhaar Card - Individual], [PAN/Incorporation Certificate - Business])
  2. Lease Deed/Legal Occupancy ([Owner -Property Tax Receipt], [Tenant - Owner Occupancy Certificate])
Online/Offline NA https://cdma.cgg.gov.in/cdma_trade/NewTrade/Get_Cit_SaveNewTrade
Tripura https://amcservices.agartalasmartcityservices.in/amcesubidha/Online_trade/Trade_lic_home.aspx
  • Shop owners and retail stores
  • Restaurants, cafes, and food vendors
  • Hotels, guest houses, and lodges
  • Manufacturing units and industrial establishments
  • Healthcare providers like clinics, hospitals, and pharmacies
  • Educational institutes and training centers
  • E-commerce platforms and IT service providers
  • Entertainment businesses like cinemas, gaming centers, and clubs
  • Transport and logistics companies
  • Businesses dealing in chemicals, pesticides, or hazardous materials
  • Temporary businesses like exhibitions, fairs, or pop-up stalls
  • Franchises or chain outlets operating in the state
  1. Address Proof and Identity Proof – Individual.
  2. Affidavit
  3. Certificate of Incorporation, MOA and AOA of the company.
  4. Cancelled Cheque and Bank Statement.
  5. Certificate of Incorporation, MOA and AOA of the company.
  6. IT return and Property Tax Receipt
  7. Legal Occupancy document proof of the establishment/unit or allotment letter of the government agency.
  8. Documentary proof of establishment of trade.
  9. Lease Deed of the constitution.
  10. Documentary proof regarding the non-existence of unauthorised construction.
  11. NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the land-owning agency.
Online/Offline NA https://amcservices.agartalasmartcityservices.in/amcesubidha/Applicant_portal/frm_applicant_registation.aspx
Uttar Pradesh https://niveshmitra.up.nic.in/
  • Food establishment license: Hotels, restaurants, canteen, food stall, bakeries, the sale of vegetables and meat etc.
  • Industries license: An establishment or administrative service in which persons employed or mainly engaged in factories, power looms, flour mills, cyber cafe, etc.
  • DOT License: Offensive and dangerous trades such as candle manufacturer, cracker manufacturer, barber shop, etc.
  • Shop license: Manufacturing, exchange or storage of any activity/commodity.
  1. Address Proof and Identity Proof – Individual.
  2. Affidavit
  3. Certificate of Incorporation, MOA and AOA of the company.
  4. Cancelled Cheque and Bank Statement.
  5. Certificate of Incorporation, MOA and AOA of the company.
  6. IT return and Property Tax Receipt
  7. Legal Occupancy document proof of the establishment/unit or allotment letter of the government agency.
  8. Documentary proof of establishment of trade.
  9. Lease Deed of the constitution.
  10. Documentary proof regarding the non-existence of unauthorised construction.
  11. NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the land-owning agency.
Online/Offline NA https://niveshmitra.up.nic.in/Login.aspx
Uttarakhand https://udd.uk.gov.in/document-category/trade-license/
  • Shops and Establishments
  • Food Establishments
  • Manufacturing Units
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Entertainment and Leisure Activities
  • Transport Services
  • Construction and Real Estate
  • Fireworks and Explosives
  • Liquor Establishments
  • Street Vendors and Hawkers
  1. Completed Application
  2. Letter of Approval
  3. City Census Map
  4. Tax Statements
  5. Building Plan (if applicable)
  6. Additional Documentation
Online/Offline NA https://enagarsewa.uk.gov.in/Registration.aspx
West Bengal https://edistrict.wb.gov.in/portal/home
  • Food Establishments
  • Shops and Retails outlets
  • Manufacturing and industrial units
  • Service based businesses and commercial establishments
  • Hazardous activities businesses
  1. Proof of Legal Occupancy/Place of Business: Current Property Tax Receipt (if owned), Rent Agreement/Lease Deed/Rent Receipt (if rented), or a Consent Letter from the owner (if rent-free).
  2. Identity and Address Proof: PAN Card and Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Passport of the Proprietor/Partners/Directors.
  3. Business Constitution Proof (if applicable): Partnership Deed (for a firm), Memorandum & Articles of Association and Form No. 18/32 (for a Company).
  4. Bank Statement/Cancelled Cheque.
  5. Establishment Photograph (front-view of the premises).
Online/Offline NA https://edistrict.wb.gov.in
Chandigarh http://admser.chd.nic.in/eodb/business.html
  • Shops and Establishments
  • Food Establishments
  • Manufacturing Units
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Entertainment and Leisure Activities
  • Transport Services
  • Construction and Real Estate
  • Fireworks and Explosives
  • Liquor Establishments
  • Street Vendors and Hawkers
  1. A copy of your Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, or any other government-issued photo ID that can serve as proof of identity.
  2. A copy of your electricity bill, telephone bill, or any other document proving your address can be used as proof of residency.
  3. Proof of ownership, such as property tax receipts or a title deed, is required if you own the premises. A rent agreement is required if you are renting the premises.
  4. A building plan approval may be required by your local authorities, depending on your business.
  5. A No Objection Certificate (NOC) may also be required from the fire department.
  6. The local municipality or corporation can provide you with an application form for trade license registration.
Online/Offline NA egov.chandigarhsmartcity.in/citizen/user/login
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (merged into one UT) https://swp.dddgov.in/trade-license-dnhdd
  • Shops and Establishments
  • Food Establishments
  • Manufacturing Units
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Entertainment and Leisure Activities
  • Transport Services
  • Construction and Real Estate
  • Fireworks and Explosives
  • Liquor Establishments
  • Street Vendors and Hawkers
  1. Address Proof and Identity Proof – Individual.
  2. Affidavit
  3. Certificate of Incorporation, MOA and AOA of the company.
  4. Cancelled Cheque and Bank Statement.
  5. Certificate of Incorporation, MOA and AOA of the company.
  6. Legal Occupancy document proof of the establishment/unit or allotment letter of the government agency.
  7. Documentary proof of establishment of trade.
  8. Lease Deed of the constitution.
  9. Documentary proof regarding the non-existence of unauthorised construction.
  10. NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the land-owning agency.
Online/Offline https://sampark.dmcdaman.in/#/shopestablishment-license/shop-establishment https://sampark.dmcdaman.in/#/shopestablishment-license/shop-establishment
Delhi (National Capital Territory of Delhi) Health trade licesne
Eating/ Boarding/ Lodging trade license
General trade license
  • Restaurants, hotels, and food joints.
  • Manufacturing units and factories.
  • Retail shops and showrooms.
  • Service providers such as salons, gyms, and medical clinics.
  • Any commercial establishment operating within Delhi’s municipal limits.
  1. Address Proof and Identity Proof – Individual.
  2. Affidavit
  3. Certificate of Incorporation, MOA and AOA of the company.
  4. Cancelled Cheque and Bank Statement.
  5. Certificate of Incorporation, MOA and AOA of the company.
  6. Legal Occupancy document proof of the establishment/unit or allotment letter of the government agency.
  7. Documentary proof of establishment of trade.
  8. Lease Deed of the constitution.
  9. Documentary proof regarding the non-existence of unauthorised construction.
  10. NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the land-owning agency.
Online/Offline NA Health trade licesne Eating/ Boarding/ Lodging trade license General Trade License
Jammu and Kashmir https://jammu.cantt.gov.in/trade-licence/
  • Shops and Establishments
  • Food Establishments
  • Manufacturing Units
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Entertainment and Leisure Activities
  • Transport Services
  • Construction and Real Estate
  • Fireworks and Explosives
  • Liquor Establishments
  • Street Vendors and Hawkers
  1. A copy of your Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, or any other government-issued photo ID can serve as proof of identity.
  2. A copy of your electricity bill, telephone bill, or any other document proving your address can be used as proof of residency.
  3. Proof of ownership, such as property tax receipts or a title deed, is required if you own the premises. A rent agreement is required if you are renting the premises.
  4. A building plan approval may be required by your local authorities, depending on your business.
  5. A No Objection Certificate (NOC) may also be required from the fire department.
  6. The local municipality or corporation can provide you with an application form for trade license registration.
Online/Offline NA https://echhawani.gov.in/citizen/language-selection?cant=jammu&lang=en_IN&
Ladakh https://ladakh.gov.in/online-citizen-services/
  • Shops, restaurants, hotels,
  • Factories, industrial units, commercial establishments,
  • Food stalls, workshops,
  • Other trade-related businesses
  1. Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, Bank Passbook (with photo/signature).
  2. PAN of the business (if applicable), Certificate of Incorporation (for companies), Partnership Deed (for firms), etc.
  3. Proof of legal occupancy (Lease Deed, Rent Agreement, or Sale Deed).
  4. NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the property owner/landlord (if rented/leased).
  5. Latest Municipal Property Tax Receipt or utility bills (Electricity/Water) in the name of the establishment or owner.
  6. NOC from neighbours (in some cities or types of businesses).
  7. No Objection Certificate from the Fire Department (for fire-sensitive businesses like restaurants, factories).
  8. Consent to Establish/Operate from the Ladakh Pollution Control Committee (if applicable).
Online/Offline NA https://serviceonline.gov.in/viewServiceApplicationForm.do
Lakshadweep https://lakshadweep.gov.in/service/revenue-servicen/
  • Shops and Commercial Establishments
  • Food Establishments (Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes)
  • Manufacturing Units and Factories
  • Service Centers, Transport Services, etc.
  1. Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License.
  2. PAN of the business (if applicable), Certificate of Incorporation/Partnership Deed (for companies/firms).
  3. Proof of legal occupancy (Ownership documents or Rent Agreement/Lease Deed).
  4. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the landlord or property owner (if premises are rented).
  5. Latest Property Tax Receipt or Utility Bills (Electricity/Water).
  6. Letter of Approval (general administrative approval).
  7. NOC from the Police Department (may be required for certain businesses).
  8. Health Department Clearance (mandatory for Food Establishments).
  9. Completed Application Form.
  10. City Census Map and approved Building Plan (if applicable).
Online/Offline NA https://serviceonline.gov.in/
Puducherry https://lgrams.py.gov.in/tradelicence
  • Shops and Establishments
  • Food Establishments
  • Manufacturing Units
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Entertainment and Leisure Activities
  • Transport Services
  • Construction and Real Estate
  • Fireworks and Explosives
  • Liquor Establishments
  • Street Vendors and Hawkers
  1. Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Valid Passport (of the proprietor/partners/directors).
  2. Proof of legal occupancy (Sale Deed/Rental Agreement/Lease Deed).
  3. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the property owner (if rented).
  4. Latest Property Tax Receipt or Utility Bill (Electricity/Water).
  5. Certificate of Incorporation / Memorandum of Association (MoA) & Articles of Association (AoA) (for Companies). Partnership Deed (for Partnership firms).
  6. Registration Certificate of VAT/GST/Udyog Aadhaar (MSME) (if applicable).
  7. Site plan/Building Plan (if applicable).
  8. NOCs from relevant departments: Police, Fire, PWD, Health, Pollution Control Committee (required for certain trades like food, manufacturing, or hazardous goods).
  9. Completed Application Form (Fresh/Renewal).
  10. Passport-size photograph of the applicant/proprietor and a front-view photograph of the establishment.
Online/Offline https://pdymun.in/images/pdf/Application%20for%20trade%20license%20forms.pdf https://lgrams.py.gov.in/TradeLicence/Login

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