Licences to open a pharmacy or medical store in Ahmedabad
4 required licences and registrations, the official fee for each, the office that issues it and the documents to keep ready. Based on a typical small pharmacy or medical store with 1 to 5 staff and turnover of ₹20 to 40 lakh a year.
Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026
Required licences
4
Known official fees
₹3,000
first year, plus 1 that vary
Issuing city body
Amdavad Municipal Corporation
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Required licences and official fees
For a pharmacy or medical store in Ahmedabad (AMC), Gujarat.
| Licence | Issued by | Official fee | Time | Apply at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANCentral | Income Tax Department | Freeinstant e-PAN with Aadhaar | Same day | incometax.gov.in (Instant e-PAN) |
| Retail drug licence (Form 20 and 21)State | Food and Drugs Control Administration, Gujarat | ₹1,500 per form₹3,000 for both Form 20 and 21 | About 30 days, with inspection | nsws.gov.in (Gujarat approvals) |
| Shops and Establishments registrationState | Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Shops and Establishment Dept | Freefor your staff size | Within 60 days of opening | ahmedabadcity.gov.in |
| Profession Tax (collected by AMC)State | Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Profession Tax Dept | ₹2,000 a year for companies and professionals; nil to ₹2,500 for dealers by turnover | Enrol when you start | ahmedabadcity.gov.in |
Fees are the official government fees, not agent charges. Some fees depend on your size or change by office, so confirm on the portal before paying.
Order to apply in
- Identity and tax registration: PAN. Do these first. Later forms ask for PAN and GST.
- Sector licence: Retail drug licence (Form 20 and 21). The licence that lets you legally run this type of business.
- State labour and tax: Shops and Establishments registration, Profession Tax (collected by AMC). Registers your workplace and staff with the state.
Documents to keep ready
- Aadhaar linked to your mobile number
- For a firm or company: incorporation certificate or partnership deed
- Registered pharmacist: qualification, State Pharmacy Council registration, appointment letter
- Premises of at least 10 sq m (15 sq m for retail plus wholesale)
- Rent agreement or ownership proof
- Site plan and key plan
- Refrigerator purchase bill
- Non-conviction affidavit
- Photo ID of the owner
- Photo ID and address proof of the owner
- Proof of premises
- Photo of the shop front with name board
- Employee details (names, roles, wages)
- PAN
- Aadhaar
- Business address proof
- GST or Shops and Establishments certificate
- Employee list with salaries
Also check if these apply
- GST registration: Free. Mandatory once turnover crosses ₹40 lakh a year for goods in Gujarat.
- Udyam (MSME) registration: Free. Free. Gets you the lower trademark fee, MSME loan schemes and protection against delayed payments.
- FSSAI registration for nutrition products: ₹2,000. Needed only if you sell food items such as supplements or infant food.
- AMC licence u/s 376 (specified trades): Varies. Check with your AMC zone whether your trade is on the specified list.
Common questions
How much do licences cost for a pharmacy or medical store in Ahmedabad?
The known official fees for the required licences add up to about ₹3,000 in the first year, plus 1 fee that depend on your size or the office (Profession Tax (collected by AMC)). This is the government fee only. Agents and consultants charge extra, which you can avoid by applying yourself on the official portals.
Which licence should I apply for first?
Start with PAN and GST registration, because almost every later form asks for them. Then apply for the sector licence (Retail drug licence (Form 20 and 21)), followed by the municipal licence and the state labour registration.
How long does it take to get all the licences?
Most registrations like PAN, GST and Udyam come through within a week. Sector and municipal licences can take 30 to 60 days where an inspection is needed, so apply for those as early as possible and before you open.
Is Govt License a government website?
No. Govt License is an independent guide. We link to the official government portals where you apply and pay. Always confirm the fee on the portal before paying.