Licences · GHMC / municipal portal

Trade Licence Online in India

A municipal licence that permits a business to operate from a specific premises. Required for shops, offices and commercial spaces.

Issued byMunicipal body (e.g. GHMC)
Typical timeline7–15 working days
ValidityUsually 1 year
RenewalYearly
  • Eligibility and category check
  • Application on the municipal portal
  • Document preparation
  • Follow-up until issue
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Overview

Who this is for

  • Shops, restaurants and retail outlets
  • Offices and service businesses in commercial spaces
  • Businesses opening a new branch

Operate legally

Avoid sealing and penalties from the municipality.

Needed for other approvals

Banks and licences often ask for it.

What's included

Everything we handle for you

  • Eligibility and category check
  • Application on the municipal portal
  • Document preparation
  • Follow-up until issue

Documents

What you'll need

Scans or clear phone photos are fine. We check everything before filing.

Owner

  • PAN and Aadhaar
  • Passport-size photo

Premises

  • Property tax receipt
  • Rent agreement or ownership proof
  • Owner's NOC

Business

  • Incorporation or registration proof, if any

Process

How it moves, step by step

  1. Day 1Category check

    Confirm the trade category and zone.

  2. Day 1–3Application

    File on the municipal portal with documents.

  3. 7–15 daysIssue

    Follow up until the licence is issued.

Common mistakes we help you avoid

Missing yearly renewal, which attracts penalties
Operating a different trade than the one licensed

What comes next

What stays on your calendar

  • Yearly
    Renew before expiry

Let us run the calendar

A compliance retainer covers these filings with WhatsApp reminders before every due date.

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FAQ

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Is a trade licence the same as GST?

No. GST is a tax registration; a trade licence is municipal permission to run a business at your premises.

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