Trade licence
For every shop, office and company doing business in a city corporation or municipality area. We apply, follow up on inspection, and handle renewals each fiscal year.
Last reviewed: 1 October 2026
- Fee
- Fixed quote after review
- Documents
- 4 items
- Process
- 4 steps
Who needs this
- Every business with premises in a city corporation or municipality.
- Companies after incorporation.
- Businesses changing name, address or business type.
What’s included
- Application to the city corporation or municipality.
- Holding tax check for the premises.
- Follow-up on inspection.
- Renewal each fiscal year.
- Changes to name, address or business type.
Documents you’ll need
4 items · we confirm the exact list for your case first
- National ID and photo of the owner
- Rent agreement or ownership papers, with the holding tax receipt
- For companies: certificate of incorporation, MoA, AoA and a board resolution
- e-TIN certificate
How the process works
- 1
Tell us what you need
Message us on WhatsApp, call, or use the contact form. A short description is enough to start.
- 2
Send documents
We send you a checklist specific to your case, so you only collect what is actually needed.
- 3
We prepare and review
A licensed practitioner prepares and checks the work. You see it and approve it before anything is filed.
- 4
Filed and delivered
You receive the acknowledgement, certificate or registration, with a short note on what was filed and why.
Common mistakes we fix
- An address that doesn’t match the rent agreement.
- Renewing late and paying a surcharge.
- The wrong business category on the licence.
Questions
Every fiscal year (July to June). Renewing late usually adds a surcharge.
Often needed together
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Fee
Fixed quote after review
Talk to us
Tell us what you need on WhatsApp or by phone. A licensed practitioner looks at your case and gives you a fixed quote before any work starts.