Schedule X of the Karnataka Muncipal Corporations Act, 1976 lists the trades and Industries that require a trade license from concerned Municipal Authorities. In Bangalore, BBMP is the civic agency that issues trade licenses to various shops and industries within its jurisdiction. The Health Department of BBMP is in charge of these matters.
The license issued expires on 31st March every year, The Application for renewal need to be done before last day of February each year.
Documents Required for Trade License Registration:
1. Proof of Identity and Address of the Applicant
For Individual Applicants
⇒ Aadhaar Card
⇒ Passport
⇒ Voter ID
⇒ Driving License
For Business Entity (Company/LLP/Partnership)
⇒ PAN Card of the applicant/authorized signatory
⇒ Identity Proof of the authorized person (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.)
⇒ Address Proof of the applicant/authorized signatory
⇒ Utility Bill (Electricity, Water, etc.)
⇒ Bank Statement
2. Proof of Business Address
⇒ Business Address Proof
⇒ Utility Bill (Electricity, Water, etc.)
⇒ Rent Agreement (if rented)
⇒ Property Tax Receipt (if owned)
⇒ No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the owner (if rented)
3. Incorporation Documents (For Companies/LLPs/Partnerships)
For Private Limited Companies or LLPs
⇒ Certificate of Incorporation
⇒ Memorandum of Association (MoA) & Articles of Association (AoA)
⇒ GST Registration Certificate (if applicable)
⇒ PAN Card of the business entity
For Partnership Firms
⇒ Partnership Deed
⇒ PAN Card of the business
⇒ GST Registration Certificate (if applicable)
4. Additional Documents for Specific Types of Business
For Food Businesses (Restaurants, Cafes, etc.)
⇒ Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) License (if applicable)
⇒ Health Trade License (in case of food-related businesses, obtained from the local municipal corporation)
For Manufacturing Units
⇒ Factory License (if applicable)
⇒ Pollution Control Certificate (if applicable)
For Retail Businesses
⇒ Signage Registration – Details regarding the business signboard and logo, if applicable.
5. Photographs
⇒ Passport-sized Photographs of the applicant or authorized signatory.
6. Other Local Authorities’ Requirements
• Depending on the local municipal or city regulations, additional documents may be required.
For example, some regions may ask for:
⇒ Structural Stability Certificate (for certain types of establishments like restaurants or factories)
⇒ No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Fire and Safety Department (in case of industrial or commercial operations).