Trade License Registration Services
Trade Licence or Shop & Establishment License
It is made mandatory or pre-requisites for Traders carrying any trading activities like Commercial Shops, Restaurants, pubs, Salons, etc. within the local limit of Municipality or within the jurisdiction of any Local Authority to obtain a Trade License prior to commencement of business.
But Shop and Establishment Registration is different from Trade License and which covers Shops and Commercial houses includes banks, offices, etc. Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 1958 was enacted to regulate the working hours, weekly/monthly off, payment of wages, terms and condition of employment, holidays, leave etc. of persons employed in shops and commercial establishments.
Shop and establishment registration is to be taken within 30 days from the date of start of business. In many states Shop and Establishment registration process is 100% online, in some places semi-online and offline.
Documents Required for Trade License
- PAN card copy of the entity
- Property tax payment receipts of business premises (up to date)
- MOA/AOA of the company OR Partnership Deed of Firm / LLP
- Certificate of Incorporation / Registration Certificate
- Business or trading details
- Rent Agreement with electricity bill (if rented property)
- Blueprint of premises (if dealing with explosives, timber or dangerous goods)
- Photograph of authorised person / proprietor / partners / directors
- Other documents as required by Municipal Ward Officer
Documents Required for Shop & Establishment Registration
- PAN Card copy
- Certificate of Incorporation / Registration Certificate
- Photograph of authorised person / proprietor / partners / directors
- Business address proof
Documents Required to Renew a Trade License
- Original trade license
- All property tax receipts showing up-to-date payments
- Renewal fee payment receipt