How To Obtain Trade License in Karnataka
Trade license in Karnataka:
Trade license is kind of a permit to run a business in a particular state or all over India. This trade license is issued by a municipal corporation of a concerned state government. This permit confirms that an individual or a entity to operate their business in a specific place or places.
Karnataka state government regulates trade license through Municipal Corporation and ensures the safety of the consumers.
Trade License Categories:
Every business is categorized and we must understand the category of our trade license before applying for it. For easy understanding we have categorized the business with simple headings.
Industrial Trade License: To operate small, medium and large sized manufacturing units and factories, it is mandatory to apply for Industries Trade License.
Food Establishments Trade License: Those who would like to operate a food related business require applying for Food Establishments Trade License. For example Restaurants, Hotels, Bakery’s, Canteen, All types of food stalls, Meat Stores, Vegetable Shops, and Grocery Stores etc.
Shop Trade License: Saloons, Laundry Shops, Firewood selling stores, cracker stores etc.
Document Required to Apply for Trade License in Karnataka:
- Filled up Trade license application form
- Rental agreement for rented premises as address proof
- Property tax receipt for owned premises as address proof
- Aadhaar Card
- No objection certificate (NOC) from the owner of the premises if rented.
- PAN card of applicant or company PAN card for partnership companies.
- Details of electricity power supply if manufacturing unit.
- No objection certificate (NOC) from the Pollution Control Board.
- Building and manufacturing unit approval copy.
- No objection certificate (NOC) from the District Fire Officer.
- No objection certificate (NOC) from the Revenue Services Department.
- Passport size photograph for paste it in the application form.
- The Katha extract
Who issues the Trade License in Karnataka?tr
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has the authority to issue the trade license for industries and shops in the state of Karnataka. BBMP has all the powers to wind up the business if it’s not done in proper manner and functioning without trade license.
How to apply for trade license in Karnataka?
Karnataka government has made the online process simple to apply for trade license in Karnataka. We have mentioned the step by step process to easy understanding. We have given the process as per new and updated website of BBMP. The details are as follows
Step 1: Visit Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) official portal
Step 2: In the home page click “Trade Licenses”
Step 3: You will directed to Department Specific Services page. Click “New Trade License”
Step 4: In the next page, read the declaration and click “Yes, I agree”
Step 5: In the next page, you will be asked to keep the documents handy before you proceed to apply for trade license.
The document details are as follows
Rental Agreement/Lease Deed/Owner’s Consent Letter in case of rented premises.
Sale Deed in case of owned premises.
Property Tax Receipt or Electricity Paid Bill
Neighbors consent letter if the business is in residential area
Occupancy Certificate
Now click “Let’s Proceed”
Step 6: Enter the applicant full name in the box.
Step 7: In the next box, you have to enter your mobile number
Step 8: You have to verify your mobile number through OTP sent to your mobile number. Enter the OTP and proceed.
Step 9: In the next page, you have to fill up your trade details
Step 10: In the next step you have to fill up the details of premises and its location.
Step 11: In the next step you have to enter your zone under zone classification.
Step 12: Now upload all the required and supportive documents and click “Save or Proceed”
Step 13: Once you submit all the details and the necessary documents, quick view of your total application will be displayed in the screen.
Step 14: Check all the details are correctly entered and click “Proceed” to payment page.
Step 15: Pay the required fee through credit cards, debit cards or through net banking.
Step 16: You can see the payment successful page and you can print or download the acknowledgement receipt. This receipt carries the application number and other reference. Please keep it safe for future reference.
Step 17: It may take 30 days to process your trade license application.
Trade License Fee in Karnataka:
A trade license fee depends on the type of the business.
How to check the status of Trade License in Karnataka
Step 1: Visit Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) official portal
Step 2: In the home page click “Get Started” under application status menu
Step 3: In the next page, enter your application number and click “Proceed Icon”
Step 4: Now your current status of your trade license application will be displayed in the screen.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s):
What is the validity of the trade license in Karnataka?
1 to 5 depends on the category of the business.
How do I make my payment online for new trade license?
You can pay the processing fee through debit cards, credit cards and net banking.
Is renewal of trade license mandatory in Bengaluru?
Renewal of trade license is mandatory for all over Karnataka.
My business is in residential area, can I apply for new trade license?
You have get Neighbors consent letter if the business is in residential area still approval depends on the type of business.
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