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Trade license in Guwahati (trade licence)
The trade licence fee for every business type in Guwahati, the documents and where to apply.
Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026
Issued by
Guwahati Municipal Corporation
Fee, retail shop
₹1,750 or ₹8,650
per year by trade: cloth shop ₹1,750; apparel, departmental store ₹8,650
Apply at
gmc.assam.gov.in
Fee for a retail shop Checked on official site 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 Guwahati it comes from the Guwahati Municipal Corporation.
Guwahati Municipal Corporation publishes a list of general trade licence fees by trade. Assam's Shops and Establishments registration needs this trade licence first.
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 | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | To confirmper year; this trade is not on the GMC general trade licence fee listChecked on official site Source | Not published |
| Cloud Kitchen | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | To confirmper year; this trade is not on the GMC general trade licence fee listChecked on official site Source | Not published |
| Bakery or Sweet Shop | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | To confirmper year; this trade is not on the GMC general trade licence fee listChecked on official site Source | Not published |
| Home Food or Tiffin Business | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | To confirmper year; this trade is not on the GMC general trade licence fee listChecked on official site Source | Not published |
| Catering Business | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | ₹1,750per year (Catering, office)Checked on official site Source | Not published |
| Grocery or Kirana Store | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | ₹1,750per year (Grocery Shop)Checked on official site Source | Not published |
| Retail Shop | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | ₹1,750 or ₹8,650per year by trade: cloth shop ₹1,750; apparel, departmental store ₹8,650Checked on official site Source | Not published |
| Pharmacy or Medical Store | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | ₹1,750per year (Pharmacy)Checked on official site Source | Not published |
| Online Selling Business | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | To confirmper year; this trade is not on the GMC general trade licence fee listChecked on official site Source | Not published |
| Salon or Beauty Parlour | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | ₹1,750 or ₹8,650per year: hairdressing saloon without AC ₹1,750; with AC ₹8,650Checked on official site Source | Not published |
| Gym or Fitness Studio | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | To confirmper year; this trade is not on the GMC general trade licence fee listChecked on official site Source | Not published |
| Clinic | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | To confirmper year; this trade is not on the GMC general trade licence fee listChecked on official site Source | Not published |
| Coaching or Tuition Centre | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | ₹1,750 or ₹8,650per year: tutorial home up to 50 students ₹1,750; coaching centre of 50 to 100 students ₹8,650Checked on official site Source | Not published |
| Office or Agency | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | ₹1,750 or ₹8,650per year by kind of office (for example IT management office ₹1,750; consultancy or company office ₹8,650)Checked on official site Source | Not published |
| Import Export Business | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | ₹1,750 or ₹8,650per year by kind of office (for example IT management office ₹1,750; consultancy or company office ₹8,650)Checked on official site Source | Not published |
Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay.
Documents to keep ready
- Property tax receipt or rent agreement
- Owner ID and address proof
- FSSAI registration or licence (food trades)
- NOC from the health branch where the trade needs one
Steps to apply
- Collect the documents listed here.
- Apply online at gmc.assam.gov.in.
- Pay the official fee: the fee for your business type from the table above.
- Wait for the result. Usual time: Not published.
- Keep the certificate safe. Validity: Annual.
Where to apply
Guwahati Municipal Corporation. Official portal: gmc.assam.gov.in.
Common questions
Do I need a trade licence in Guwahati?
Yes, for most businesses. Guwahati Municipal Corporation publishes a list of general trade licence fees by trade. Assam's Shops and Establishments registration needs this trade licence first. It is issued by the Guwahati Municipal Corporation.
How much is a trade licence in Guwahati?
For a retail shop the official fee is ₹1,750 or ₹8,650 (per year by trade: cloth shop ₹1,750; apparel, departmental store ₹8,650). Fees for other businesses are in the table above.
Where do I apply for a trade licence in Guwahati?
On the official portal at gmc.assam.gov.in.
How long does a trade licence take in Guwahati?
Not published. Validity: Annual.
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 Guwahati
Each guide lists every licence the business needs in Guwahati, including the trade licence.
Restaurant or Café Cloud Kitchen Bakery or Sweet Shop Home Food or Tiffin Business Catering Business Grocery or Kirana Store Retail Shop Pharmacy or Medical Store Online Selling Business Salon or Beauty Parlour Gym or Fitness Studio Clinic Coaching or Tuition Centre Office or Agency Import Export Business