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Trade License

Your municipal permission to run the shop, restaurant or unit.

1–3 weeks (varies by municipality)

Shops, restaurants, workshops and many local businesses need a trade license from the municipal corporation. Rules, fees and renewals differ city to city — we handle the paperwork and follow-ups with the local body.

from ₹5,191all-in (our fee + GST)
Our fee (from)
₹4,399
GST (18%)
₹792
You pay us from
₹5,191

+ government fees at actuals — see below. Receipts always shared.

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What’s included

  • Applicability check for your city & trade
  • Application + document pack prepared and filed
  • Municipal follow-up till issue
  • Renewal reminders

Government fees, in the open

Municipal fees vary by city, business type and premises size — at actuals, exact figure confirmed before filing.

Documents you’ll need

  • Premises proof (rent agreement/ownership + utility bill)
  • PAN + Aadhaar
  • Passport photo
  • Business details / incorporation documents

Questions, answered

Why “from ₹4,399”?
Because municipal processes differ wildly — a Kochi shop and a Mumbai restaurant are different animals. We confirm your exact all-in figure on WhatsApp before you pay.

Every order also includes

Live status updates on WhatsApp
12-month compliance calendar & deadline reminders
All your documents, organised & shared back
Full price breakup before you pay — never after

Ready for Trade License?

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