{"id":42405,"date":"2022-04-20T12:03:15","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T06:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=42405"},"modified":"2022-04-21T11:10:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T05:40:30","slug":"trade-license-in-kerala-norms-and-documentations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/trade-license-in-kerala-norms-and-documentations\/","title":{"rendered":"Trade license in Kerala: Norms and Documentations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The\ngrant of trade license in Kerala is in the hand of the concerned department of\nthe Municipal Corporation. Trade license holders are liable to follow\nstipulated rules and safety guidelines. The said license aims to protect the\ninterest of the citizen and curb illicit trade activities. In this write-up, we\nshall unveil the legalities around trade license in Kerala in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/trade-license-in-kerala-norms-and-documentations\/#An_Overview_on_Kerala_Municipality_Amendment_Act_1996\" >An Overview on Kerala Municipality Amendment Act, 1996<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/trade-license-in-kerala-norms-and-documentations\/#Who_is_mandated_to_apply_for_a_trade_license_in_Kerala\" >Who is mandated to apply for a trade license in Kerala?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/trade-license-in-kerala-norms-and-documentations\/#Which_authority_grants_the_trade_license_in_Kerala\" >Which authority grants the trade license in Kerala?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/trade-license-in-kerala-norms-and-documentations\/#Validity_of_the_trade_license\" >Validity of the trade license<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/trade-license-in-kerala-norms-and-documentations\/#Documents_required_for_applying_for_the_trade_license\" >Documents required for applying for the trade license<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/trade-license-in-kerala-norms-and-documentations\/#Application_procedure_to_obtain_a_trade_license_in_Kerala\" >Application procedure to obtain a trade license in Kerala<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/trade-license-in-kerala-norms-and-documentations\/#Online_procedure_for_securing_Trade_license_in_Kerala\" >Online procedure for securing Trade license in Kerala<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/trade-license-in-kerala-norms-and-documentations\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_on_Kerala_Municipality_Amendment_Act_1996\"><\/span>An Overview on Kerala Municipality Amendment Act, 1996<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per\nKerala Municipality Amendment Act, any individual who enters a trade of any\nkind in the state must secure prior consent from the authority concerned before\nstarting business activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_mandated_to_apply_for_a_trade_license_in_Kerala\"><\/span>Who is mandated to apply for a trade license in Kerala? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The\ntrade license serves as a mandate for every business entity operating within\nthe limit of any municipal corporation. <\/li><li>Every\nperson aiming to set up any operational facility or workplace which is intended\nto run with or without power needs to apply for this license.<\/li><li>Establishments such as eating houses, hotels,\nAbkari shops, restaurants, and travel agencies also fall under this license.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_authority_grants_the_trade_license_in_Kerala\"><\/span>Which authority grants the trade license in Kerala? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nhealth department operates under the Kochi Municipal Corporation and has to\nauthority to confer trade licenses in Kerala. The authority usually takes\naround 15 days to process and grant the license. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validity_of_the_trade_license\"><\/span>Validity of the trade license <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Three years is the max validity of a <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trade-license\">Trade License<\/a>\n<\/strong>in Kerala. The said validity period shall come to effect from the date of the issuance of the license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_applying_for_the_trade_license\"><\/span>Documents required for applying for the trade license<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants\nseeking a trade license in Kerala are required to arrange the following\ndocuments; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Building Owner&#8217;s Consent Letter<\/li><li><strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/professional-tax-registration\">Professional Tax <\/a>\n<\/strong>Receipt<\/li><li>Property Tax Receipt<\/li><li>Permission Letter<\/li><li>Trading Institution&#8217;s MOA<\/li><li>Trading Institution&#8217;s Registration Certificate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_procedure_to_obtain_a_trade_license_in_Kerala\"><\/span>Application procedure to obtain a trade license in Kerala<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nfollowing is the step-by-step guide for securing a trade license in Kerala; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note:\nDepending on the trade type, the applicant is required to secure <strong><em>a\nNon-creamy layer certificate <\/em><\/strong>for the installation of equipment before\ninitiating the trades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step 1:<\/em><\/strong> The\nindividual who intends to deal with trading activities needs to contact the\nrespective municipal corporation for applying for the trade license in Kerala <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step 2:<\/em><\/strong> File\nthe prescribed application and submit it along with standard documents.\nApplicant must enclose the following details in the application form; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Applicant\nName and Address<\/li><li>Purpose\nof securing a trade license<\/li><li>Building\nand Ward number<\/li><li>Nearby\nRoad name<\/li><li>Number\nof workers serving the facility<\/li><li>Detail pertaining to machinery and plant <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step 3:<\/em><\/strong> Submit the application and secure the acknowledgment slip<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step 4:<\/em><\/strong> The\nhealth inspector shall initiate the inspection process and make some legal\nchecks. While on-site inspection, the said official shall lookout for the areas\nthat could be detrimental to public health. The non-compliance could restrain\nthe applicant from securing the trade license. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Upon\nsuccessful on-site vetting, the Health Inspector shall share his\/her findings\nwith the Registrar. These findings shall lay the ground for the final approval\nfor the license. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step 6:<\/em><\/strong> If the\nsecretary stamps his\/her approval, the applicant has to furnish the applicable\nfee to the municipal corporation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step 7:<\/em><\/strong> After\nfee submission, the said authority shall grant the trade license to the\napplicant concerned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_procedure_for_securing_Trade_license_in_Kerala\"><\/span>Online procedure for securing Trade license in Kerala<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step 1:<\/em><\/strong> Open\nthe Kerala Sanchaya portal and login into the same <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step 2:<\/em><\/strong> Select\nthe citizen login option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Head\nover to the drop-down menu to select the concerned district and municipality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> The list of the municipal corporation shall prompt on the screen; select the respective<strong> municipality<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Municipality\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>\n<\/strong> for which the license is required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> On the\nnew page select, opt for the option called D&amp;O Licence e-filing (Urban)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> To\navail of web-based certification services, the applicant must register in the\nSanchaya portal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> For\nregistration purposes, tap on the click on the &#8216;New user registration link<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 8:\nfill out the requested details and select the login credentials. Next, provide\nthe case-sensitive characters in the relevant field and then tap on the submit\nbutton. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 9:<\/strong> Login\ninto Kerala e-district portal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step\n10:<\/strong>\nFill out the requested details for the trade license. Once you hit the Save\nbutton, the document uploading sections shall appear on the screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step\n11:<\/strong>\nUpload the requested documents in the format suggested by the portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step\n12:<\/strong>\nAfter uploading documents, the applicant shall redirect to the payment gateway\nfor fee submission. The applicant can submit the application fee via net\nbanking mode. After successful fee submission, the portal shall generate the\nreceipt for future reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Obtaining\na trade license is a legal obligation for every eligible establishment. Its\ngrant is in the hand of the respective Municipal Corporation. The applicants\nhave an option to apply for this license through the government web portal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that being said, there is another viable alternative for securing this license. The applicant can also connect with a trusted licensing firm like Corpbiz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Corpbiz, a top-tier licensing firm headquartered in Noida, facilitates best-in-class services regarding trade licenses to the client pan India. Feel free to prompt us if you do not want to confront the hassles of addressing license legalities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our Article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/online-trade-license-thing-you-needs-to-know\/\">Trade license: Thing you needs to know\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The grant of trade license in Kerala is in the hand of the concerned department of the Municipal Corporation. Trade license holders are liable to follow stipulated rules and safety guidelines. The said license aims to protect the interest of the citizen and curb illicit trade activities. 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