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Licences and documents in Karnataka

Everything you need to start a business in Karnataka, city by city, and the fees for personal government documents in the state. Official fees and links to apply on the government portal.

State rules for every business in Karnataka

  • Shops and Establishments registration: ₹810. Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961. All shops and establishments, including proprietors with no staff.
  • Professional tax: ₹2,500 a year
  • GST registration: needed once turnover crosses ₹40 lakh for goods or ₹20 lakh for services.

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