• Health and safety: regulations
• Environmental: norms
• Zoning and land use: rules
• Fire safety: standards (for certain trades)
• Shops and retail stores: (grocery, clothing, electronics, etc.)
• Restaurants, cafés, and food stalls
• Manufacturing and factory units: (small and large)
• Warehouses and godowns
• Mumbai (BMC/MCGM):: mcgm.gov.in
• Bangalore (BBMP):: bbmponline.karnataka.gov.in
• Kolkata (KMC):: kolkatamc.gov.in
• Hyderabad (GHMC):: ghmc.gov.in
• Create a citizen account using your mobile number, email, and Aadhaar/PAN details
• Some portals support DigiLocker or Aadhaar-based OTP verification
• Log in to access the trade licence application section
• New trade licence: — for starting a new business
• Renewal: — for existing licences expiring or expired
• Amendment: — for changes in trade type, address, or ownership
• Transfer: — for ownership transfer of an existing licenced business
• Applicant details: — name, address, Aadhaar, PAN, contact information
• Business details: — trade name, type of activity, category
• Premises details: — address, area in sq. ft., ownership status (owned/rented)
• Number of employees: (some municipalities charge fees based on this)
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