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Licenses and registrations to open a salon, beauty parlour or spa in Bhubaneswar

6 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 salon or beauty parlour with 1 to 5 staff and turnover of ₹20 to 40 lakh a year.

Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026

Required licences
6
Known official fees
₹0
first year, plus 4 that vary
Issuing city body
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation

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Required licences and official fees

For a salon, beauty parlour or spa in Bhubaneswar (BMC), Odisha.

LicenceIssued byOfficial feeTimeApply at
PANCentralIncome Tax DepartmentFreeinstant e-PAN with AadhaarSame dayincometax.gov.in (Instant e-PAN)
GST registrationCentralGST Network / State GST DepartmentFreeno government feeAbout 7 working daysgst.gov.in
Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021)MunicipalBhubaneswar Municipal Corporation₹500 to ₹4,000per year by area: beauty parlour ₹1,500 to ₹2,500; hair saloon ₹500 to ₹4,000Online. The licence is generated after payment and documentsbmc.gov.in
Shops and Establishments registrationStateLabour and ESI Department, Odisha₹253.12 for 1 to 9 workers (To confirm)for your staff sizeWithin 30 days of startingpareshram-labour.odisha.gov.in
Professional Tax (Odisha State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 2000)StateCommercial Tax and GST Organisation, Odisha₹2,500 a year for entities registered or liable to register under GST or VAT. Staff pay: nil under ₹1.6 lakh a year, ₹125 a month for ₹1.6 to ₹3 lakh, ₹200 a month for 11 months and ₹300 in the last month above ₹3 lakhRegistration is online, instant and freeodishatax.gov.in
Music licence (PPL and IPRS)PrivatePPL India (sound recordings) and IPRS (songs)₹10,000 + PPL tariffa year: IPRS up to 5,000 sq ft, plus PPL by premises type; GST extraAbout a weekpplindia.org / iprs.org

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

  1. Identity and tax registration: PAN, GST registration. Do these first. Later forms ask for PAN and GST.
  2. Municipal licence: Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021). Permission from your city for these premises.
  3. State labour and tax: Shops and Establishments registration, Professional Tax (Odisha State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 2000). Registers your workplace and staff with the state.
  4. Conditional and optional: Music licence (PPL and IPRS). Only if they apply to how you operate.

Documents to keep ready

  • Aadhaar linked to your mobile number
  • For a firm or company: incorporation certificate or partnership deed
  • PAN of the business
  • Aadhaar and photo of the owner or partners
  • Proof of premises: electricity bill plus rent agreement or owner's NOC
  • Bank statement or cancelled cheque
  • Details of the trade items and the area of the premises
  • Proof of the premises (ownership or lease)
  • ID proof 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
  • Business details and address
  • Seating capacity or floor area
  • GSTIN

Also check if these apply

  • Udyam (MSME) registration: Free. Free. Gets you the lower trademark fee, MSME loan schemes and protection against delayed payments.

Common questions

How much do licences cost for a salon, beauty parlour or spa in Bhubaneswar?
The known official fees for the required licences add up to about ₹0 in the first year, plus 4 fees that depend on your size or the office (Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021), Shops and Establishments registration, Professional Tax (Odisha State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 2000), Music licence (PPL and IPRS)). 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, followed by the municipal licence and the state labour registration.
Do I need a trade licence from the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation?
Yes. For a salon, beauty parlour or spa you need the Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021). The official fee is ₹500 to ₹4,000 (per year by area: beauty parlour ₹1,500 to ₹2,500; hair saloon ₹500 to ₹4,000). Apply at bmc.gov.in.
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.

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Bhubaneswar mein salon ya beauty parlour kholne ke liye kaun kaun se license chahiye?
Bhubaneswar mein salon ya beauty parlour ke liye 6 zaroori license aur registration hain: PAN, GST registration, Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021), Shops and Establishments registration, Professional Tax aur Music licence (PPL and IPRS). Sabse pehle PAN aur GST, phir baaki registration.
Bhubaneswar mein salon ke license ka kitna kharcha aata hai?
Fixed sarkari fees lagbhag kuch nahi hai, kyunki PAN aur GST free hain, aur 4 fees aapke size ya office par depend karti hai. Yeh sirf government fees hai. Agent alag se paise lete hain, jo aap official portal par khud apply karke bacha sakte hain.
Bhubaneswar mein trade license kaise banaye? Kya salon ke liye zaroori hai?
Haan. Bhubaneswar mein yeh licence Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation deta hai: Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021). Official fees: ₹500 to ₹4,000. Apply: bmc.gov.in par online.
Salon ke license ke liye kaun se documents chahiye?
Yeh documents taiyaar rakhein: Aadhaar linked to your mobile number, For a firm or company: incorporation certificate or partnership deed, PAN of the business, Aadhaar and photo of the owner or partners, Proof of premises: electricity bill plus rent agreement or owner's NOC, Bank statement or cancelled cheque, Details of the trade items and the area of the premises, Proof of the premises (ownership or lease).
Saare license milne mein kitna time lagta hai?
PAN, GST aur Udyam aam taur par ek hafte ke andar mil jaate hain. FSSAI aur municipal license mein inspection ki wajah se 30 se 60 din lag sakte hain, isliye business shuru karne se pehle hi apply kar dein.