{"id":43418,"date":"2022-05-17T12:02:21","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T06:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=43418"},"modified":"2025-02-03T18:49:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T13:19:26","slug":"how-to-get-trade-license-easily-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-get-trade-license-easily-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Trade License Easily in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">A trade license is granted by the State&#8217;s\nMunicipal Corporation against prescribed application and fees. It acts as legal\nconsent for conducting any trade-related activities in a given region or\nlocation. This article will learn how to get trade license in India through a\nlegitimate process.<\/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\/how-to-get-trade-license-easily-in-india\/#Fundamental_norms_of_a_trade_license\" >Fundamental norms of a trade license<\/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\/how-to-get-trade-license-easily-in-india\/#Objectives_of_Trade_License\" >Objectives of Trade License<\/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\/how-to-get-trade-license-easily-in-india\/#An_Overview_on_the_Issuing_authority_of_Trade_license\" >An Overview on the Issuing authority of Trade license<\/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\/how-to-get-trade-license-easily-in-india\/#A_Glance_over_the_Categories_of_this_license\" >A Glance over the Categories of this 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\/how-to-get-trade-license-easily-in-india\/#How_can_apply_for_a_Trade_license_in_a_given_state\" >How can apply for a Trade license in a given\nstate?<\/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\/how-to-get-trade-license-easily-in-india\/#Documentations_requirement_for_Trade_license\" >Documentations requirement for Trade license<\/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\/how-to-get-trade-license-easily-in-india\/#How_to_get_Trade_license_online\" >How to get Trade license online?<\/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\/how-to-get-trade-license-easily-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fundamental_norms_of_a_trade_license\"><\/span>Fundamental norms of a trade license <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Business with this license need to abide by underlying norms and codes of conduct issued by the State Municipal Corporation. It seeks to provide legal fencing to workers&#8217; rights and protect them from health-related risks by improving the workplace environment. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>But, a this license does not permit the licensee to engage with any stream of business other than mentioned in the registration. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This license strictly deals with the specific matter of the registered firm and it has nothing to do with the transfer of any kind of property ownership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives_of_Trade_License\"><\/span>Objectives of Trade License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>It seeks to mitigate the immoral conduct of the factory owners and compel the entity to stay in line with underlying norms. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trade-license\" title=\"Trade License\"><strong>Trade license<\/strong><\/a> holders make licensee accountable for their actions and compel them to pursue activities that are not detrimental to employees or public health. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It seeks to curb unethical business practices. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This license corrects the subpar Safety measures of the working premises. For this purpose, the concerned Municipal Corporation rolled out revised or new guidelines every now and then. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_on_the_Issuing_authority_of_Trade_license\"><\/span>An Overview on the Issuing authority of Trade license<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The issuance of the this license is in the hand of the concerned department of the State&#8217;s municipal corporation. Departments that handle the licensing requirement include industries, engineering, health etc. The legalities and paperwork requirements for this license differ state-wise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Glance_over_the_Categories_of_this_license\"><\/span>A Glance over the Categories of this license <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Industries license:<\/strong> As the name suggests, it encompasses the\nsmall, medium and large production facilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shop license:<\/strong> Mandatory for establishments dealing\nwith the sale of explosives used during festive seasons, barbershop, candle\nmanufacturers, laundry (dhobi) shops etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Food establishment license:<\/strong> It is mandatory for a food stalls, <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/eating-house-license\" title=\"Eating House License\"><strong>eating houses<\/strong><\/a>, hotels, Restaurants, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_apply_for_a_Trade_license_in_a_given_state\"><\/span>How can apply for a Trade license in a given\nstate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The\napplicant should have attained a legal age, i.e. 18 years. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\napplicant should have a clear legal background with no pending or active cases\nwhatsoever. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\nbusiness should be qualified as a legal entity. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documentations_requirement_for_Trade_license\"><\/span>Documentations requirement for Trade license<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Business&#8217;s address proof. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicant contact details <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aadhaar card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PAN of the firm as applicable <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MoA in case the establishment is registered under the Companies Act, 2013. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorporation certificate in case the establishment is registered under the <strong>Companies Act, 2013<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Companies_Act_2013\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premises related paperwork such as municipal property tax receipt, lease agreement, and land owner&#8217;s consent on an affidavit, as applicable. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NOC provided by the nearby property owners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premises layout plan (certified) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply via a web-based portal or offline to apply for a trade registration\/ license.&nbsp; Let\u2019s move to the next section that will guide how to get trade license in India? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_Trade_license_online\"><\/span>How to get Trade license online? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Visit the portal of the respective Municipal Corporation and create a new account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the home page, select the option &#8220;apply for a trade registration\/license.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the next window, the e-form for the trade licence application shall appear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out the e-form with legitimate information and upload the document as mentioned above in the prescribed format <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the application and visit the payment gateway to submit the applicable fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once done, secure the application number for future reference <\/li>\n<\/ol>\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> This license is issued by the respective department of the State&#8217;s municipal corporation against the prescribed application and documents as mentioned above. Hopefully, by now, you have learned how to get trade license in India. In case you have any doubt about this license, then you can write to us without any hesitation. <\/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\/renew-the-trade-license-online-in-india\/\">A step by step guide to Renew the Trade License Online\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A trade license is granted by the State&#8217;s Municipal Corporation against prescribed application and fees. It acts as legal consent for conducting any trade-related activities in a given region or location. This article will learn how to get trade license in India through a legitimate process. 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