Filed under MSME · Udyam15-30 days
100% Online Process
Expert CA + CS Support
Money-Back Guarantee
Talk to a qualified CA in 10 minutes. No obligation.
A Trade License is issued by the local municipal corporation (BMC, BBMP, GHMC, MCD, etc.) and authorises a business to operate a specific trade at a specific premise. Required for restaurants, manufacturing units, salons, gyms, retail. Renewable annually.
Everything required for Trade License (Municipal). Government statutory fees (MCA stamp duty, trademark filing fee, etc.) are charged at actual cost and shown separately before payment.
City-specific application (BMC / BBMP / GHMC / MCD / KMC)
Application + premise inspection
Licence download
Annual renewal reminders
Keep these documents ready before starting. Our team will guide you through secure upload to our portal.
Pro Tip
Scan documents in 300 DPI and keep file size under 5MB. Coloured scans work best for Aadhaar and PAN.
Premise lease / sale deed
NOC from owner
Layout
Business PAN
GST / Shop Act licence
The municipal trade licence legally permits you to run a specified trade within the city corporation limits.
A valid licence protects premises from municipal sealing, fines and disconnection of utility services.
It confirms your premises meets local health, safety and zoning norms set by the municipal body.
Banks and NBFCs often request the trade licence as proof of a legitimate, location-compliant business.
Licences are issued under shop, industry or eatery categories, matching regulations precisely to your trade type.
Restaurants, eateries and food stalls
Manufacturing and processing units within city limits
Salons, gyms and wellness centres
Retail shops and trading establishments
Any business operating in a municipal area
Premises within the municipal corporation jurisdiction
Compliance with local zoning and building bye-laws
Property tax paid up to date for the premises
Trade falling within permitted municipal categories
Each city has its own portal — we know the quirks.
Premise lease, NOC, photos, business PAN, GST.
Sanitary inspector visits the premise.
Annually renewable.
10,000+ Businesses Served
Trusted by startups, SMEs, and enterprises across India
Expert CA & CS Team
150+ qualified Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries on board
Transparent Pricing
No hidden charges. Government fees disclosed upfront. Flat professional fees
100% Online Process
Submit documents, make payments, and receive certificates entirely online
Dedicated Manager
A single point-of-contact manager handles your case end-to-end
Money-Back Guarantee
Full professional fee refund if we fail to deliver as promised
No — Shop Act is state-level (labour department). Trade License is city-level (municipal corporation). Both may be required.
Annually. Late renewal attracts 25-100% surcharge.
Join 500+ businesses who trusted us for Trade License (Municipal).
Five stages, SLA-tracked, with a named CA who replies in under 12 minutes during business hours.
You
FilingLab
Govt
01
You
Initial requirements
You share KYC and service-specific details.
1 day
02
FilingLab
Document preparation
Our CA team drafts every form and supporting document.
2 days
03
FilingLab
Verification & filing
Senior review, then submission to the relevant government portal.
Same day
04
Govt
Government processing
Authority reviews and approves the application.
5–15 days
IF REJECTED
If the government raises a clarification, we respond within 24 hours at no extra service fee.
05
FilingLab
Certificate + handover
Final certificate downloaded and shared. Compliance calendar goes live.
Same day
01
You
· 1 day
Initial requirements
You share KYC and service-specific details.
02
FilingLab
· 2 days
Document preparation
Our CA team drafts every form and supporting document.
03
FilingLab
· Same day
Verification & filing
Senior review, then submission to the relevant government portal.
04
Govt
· 5–15 days
Government processing
Authority reviews and approves the application.
IF REJECTED
If the government raises a clarification, we respond within 24 hours at no extra service fee.
05
FilingLab
· Same day
Certificate + handover
Final certificate downloaded and shared. Compliance calendar goes live.
