OTHERS STATE TRADE LICENSE (GIVING BY LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES OR PANCHAYAT

OTHERS STATE TRADE LICENSE (GIVING BY LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES OR PANCHAYAT

Outside of Maharashtra, a trade license is issued by the local municipal corporation, municipality, or panchayat, depending on the business location. The specific process, documents, and fees vary significantly by state and local authority, but the general steps are similar across India. 

Common documents required

While the exact list of documents can differ, most local bodies require a combination of the following: 

• Identity proof of the applicant: Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, or voter ID.
• Proof of business premises: Latest property tax receipt (if owned) or a rental/lease agreement and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the landlord (if rented).
• Business entity documents:
  • Sole proprietorship: Aadhaar and PAN of the proprietor.
  • Partnership firm: Partnership deed and PAN of the firm and partners.
  • • Company/LLP: Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum of Association (MoA), and Articles of Association (AoA).
  • Other necessary documents:
    • Certified layout plan of the business premises.
    • NOC from the local fire department and Pollution Control Board, if applicable.
    • NOC from adjacent property owners, in certain cases. 

  • Applying at the local panchayat

    For rural areas, the process is handled by the Gram Panchayat. The application is typically submitted offline to the village Sarpanch, who then presents the matter to the Panchayat Body for a resolution. Once approved, the license is issued by the Panchayat Secretary.