Trade license has been introduced in the country which is needed to start any business and trade and is being regulated through municipal corporation acts by the state governments.
It has been made necessary by the government to ensure that no one is carrying out any unethical business practices.
This license was made obligatory to make sure that the government can regulate various trade activities in the country. The core objective of issuing a this is to control the locations by restricting the people from executing certain types of businesses from their home location to maintain the business environment and locality environment.
Different Categories of Trade License
There are three types of trade licenses that a company or individual can apply for based on the type of trade or business they carry out.

1. Industries license:
2. Shop license:
3. Food establishment license:

In order to apply for a trade license, the applicant is required to make an application in prescribed form and submit the same to the concerned Municipal Corporation along with all the relevant /necessary documents.
Documents that required to be provided depends on the type of business intended to carry on.

• Application in the prescribed Form
• If the applicant is any Firm, LLP or a Company, their PAN Card, along with the incorporation certificate.
• In the case of an individual applicant, his/her Aadhaar Card is mandatory.
• Latest Municipality Property Tax Payment Receipt.
• Lease documents or consent letter from the owner of the property.
• A certified layout plan of your trade building
• Occupancy certificate (OC)
• Other documents that the Ward Officer may demand at the time of registration.