Every business organization needs a trade license from regulators, be it the municipal corporation or the state government. Trade License is a document that gives permission and certifies you to carry on a particular trade or business for which it is issued. It does not give ownership of property or permission for any other activity other than for which it is issued.

The municipal corporation authorizes license department and allots licenses in consultation with other specific consultative departments like Health, Engineering, Estate and others of the same type.

In perspective of this, it is essential for any business establishments to take primary licenses from the License Department before beginning manufacturing, exchange or storage of any activity. The application has to be filed with the Commissioner in the Corporation 30 days before the start of business. While filing, the business has to submit all the mandatory documents.

Types of Trade License-

Shop License: This license is required for anyone who wants to open a shop. The shop can be of any retail type.

Industrial License: This type of license is required for any company that wants to open a small or mid-sized industrial unit.

Food Establishment License: Any establishment that plans on getting into the food and beverage industry requires this license. The license applies to restaurants, cafes, meat shops, bakeries and vegetable shops.