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Trade license in Delhi (trade licence)
The trade licence fee for every business type in Delhi, the documents and where to apply.
Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026
Issued by
Municipal Corporation of Delhi
Fee, retail shop
15% of property tax
per year, paid with property tax (from 23 June 2026)
Apply at
mcdonline.nic.in/htlmcd
Fee for a retail shop To confirm Source
What it is and who needs it
A trade licence is permission from your city to run a trade or business at your premises. In Delhi it comes from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
MCD still requires this alongside FSSAI (MCD clarification, May 2026).
Depends on the city and trade. See the Metro Guide for each city's rules.
Official fee by business
The fee depends on the type of business. Some fees also depend on size or seats.
| Business | Licence | Official fee | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant or Café | Health Trade Licence (MCD) | ₹23,000 + ₹15,000₹23,000 a year plus ₹15,000 one-time registration, 21 to 50 seatsChecked on official site Source | Apply with your FSSAI certificate |
| Cloud Kitchen | Health Trade Licence (MCD) | ₹11,500per year (eating house up to 20 seats / catering)Checked on official site Source | Apply with your FSSAI certificate |
| Bakery or Sweet Shop | Health Trade Licence (MCD) | ₹5,750 or ₹11,500per year: ₹5,750 bakery, ₹11,500 sweet or namkeen shopChecked on official site Source | Apply with your FSSAI certificate |
| Home Food or Tiffin Business | Health Trade Licence (MCD) | ₹11,500per year if registered as cateringChecked on official site Source | Apply with your FSSAI certificate |
| Catering Business | Health Trade Licence (MCD) | ₹11,500per year (catering)Checked on official site Source | Apply with your FSSAI certificate |
| Grocery or Kirana Store | Health Trade Licence (MCD) | ₹5,750per year (kiryana)Checked on official site Source | Apply with your FSSAI certificate |
| Retail Shop | General Trade Licence (MCD) | 15% of property taxper year, paid with property tax (from 23 June 2026)To confirm Source | Online with property tax |
| Pharmacy or Medical Store | Health Trade Licence (MCD) | ₹5,750per year (chemist shop)Checked on official site Source | Apply with your FSSAI certificate |
| Online Selling Business | General Trade Licence (MCD) | 15% of property taxper year, paid with property tax (from 23 June 2026)To confirm Source | Online with property tax |
| Salon or Beauty Parlour | Health Trade Licence (MCD) | ₹28,750per year (more than 5 chairs)Checked on official site Source | Apply with your FSSAI certificate |
| Gym or Fitness Studio | Health Trade Licence (MCD) | ₹23,000per year (gymnasium or health club)Checked on official site Source | Apply with your FSSAI certificate |
| Coaching or Tuition Centre | General Trade Licence (MCD) | 15% of property taxper year, paid with property tax (from 23 June 2026)To confirm Source | Online with property tax |
| Office or Agency | General Trade Licence (MCD) | 15% of property taxper year, paid with property tax (from 23 June 2026)To confirm Source | Online with property tax |
| Import Export Business | General Trade Licence (MCD) | 15% of property taxper year, paid with property tax (from 23 June 2026)To confirm Source | Online with property tax |
Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay.
Documents to keep ready
- FSSAI certificate (for food trades)
- Property tax receipt or rent agreement with owner NOC
- Site plan of the premises
- Photo ID of the owner
- Fire NOC or fire safety affidavit, where applicable
- Property tax receipt
- Rent agreement or ownership proof
Steps to apply
- Collect the documents listed here.
- Apply online at mcdonline.nic.in/htlmcd.
- Pay the official fee: the fee for your business type from the table above.
- Wait for the result. Usual time: Apply with your FSSAI certificate.
- Keep the certificate safe. Validity: Annual fee; schedule valid FY 2025-28, rises 15% every 3 years.
Where to apply
Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Official portal: mcdonline.nic.in/htlmcd.
Common questions
Do I need a trade licence in Delhi?
Yes, for most businesses. MCD still requires this alongside FSSAI (MCD clarification, May 2026). It is issued by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
How much is a trade licence in Delhi?
For a retail shop the official fee is 15% of property tax (per year, paid with property tax (from 23 June 2026)). We have not yet matched this to an official page, so please treat it as to confirm. Fees for other businesses are in the table above.
Where do I apply for a trade licence in Delhi?
On the official portal at mcdonline.nic.in/htlmcd.
How long does a trade licence take in Delhi?
Apply with your FSSAI certificate. Validity: Annual fee; schedule valid FY 2025-28, rises 15% every 3 years.
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.
Business guides for Delhi
Each guide lists every licence the business needs in Delhi, including the trade licence.