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Trade licence in Jodhpur
The trade licence fee for every business type in Jodhpur, the documents and where to apply.
Fees last checked: 28 Oct 2026
The short answer
The trade licence fee for every business type in Jodhpur, the documents and where to apply. Key facts: Issued by: Jodhpur Municipal Corporation; Fee, retail shop: Varies (by trade under LSG order); Apply at: Rajnivesh / LSG online trade licence (via SSO).
Source: services.india.gov.in. Not yet matched to an official page; confirm on the official portal before paying.
Fee for a retail shop Not officially verified 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 Jodhpur it comes from the Jodhpur Municipal Corporation.
Issued under s.269 of the Rajasthan Municipalities Act 2009 and the LSG Department's trade licence fee order (revised 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 | Trade licence (Nagar Nigam) under the Rajasthan Municipalities Act 2009 | ₹5,000 (non-AC, up to 50 seats); ₹15,000 (AC, up to 50 seats)per year; larger restaurants ₹7,500 to 30,000 by AC and seats; +5% a yearNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Cloud Kitchen | Trade licence (Nagar Nigam) under the Rajasthan Municipalities Act 2009 | Variesby trade under LSG orderNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Bakery or Sweet Shop | Trade licence (Nagar Nigam) under the Rajasthan Municipalities Act 2009 | Variesby trade under LSG orderNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Home Food or Tiffin Business | Trade licence (Nagar Nigam) under the Rajasthan Municipalities Act 2009 | Variesby trade under LSG orderNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Catering Business | Trade licence (Nagar Nigam) under the Rajasthan Municipalities Act 2009 | Variesby trade under LSG orderNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Grocery or Kirana Store | Trade licence (Nagar Nigam) under the Rajasthan Municipalities Act 2009 | Variesby trade under LSG orderNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Retail Shop | Trade licence (Nagar Nigam) under the Rajasthan Municipalities Act 2009 | Variesby trade under LSG orderNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Pharmacy or Medical Store | Trade licence (Nagar Nigam) under the Rajasthan Municipalities Act 2009 | Variesby trade under LSG orderNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Online Selling Business | No municipal licence needed for this trade (Jodhpur) | Nilnot on the corporation's licence listNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Salon or Beauty Parlour | Trade licence (Nagar Nigam) under the Rajasthan Municipalities Act 2009 | ₹2,000per year, beauty parlour (municipal corporation rate, May 2026)Not officially verified Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Gym or Fitness Studio | Trade licence (Nagar Nigam) under the Rajasthan Municipalities Act 2009 | ₹5,000per year (municipal corporation rate, May 2026)Not officially verified Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Clinic | Trade licence (Nagar Nigam) under the Rajasthan Municipalities Act 2009 | Variesby trade under LSG orderNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Coaching or Tuition Centre | Trade licence (Nagar Nigam) under the Rajasthan Municipalities Act 2009 | Variesby trade under LSG orderNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Office or Agency | No municipal licence needed for this trade (Jodhpur) | Nilnot on the corporation's licence listNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Import Export Business | No municipal licence needed for this trade (Jodhpur) | Nilnot on the corporation's licence listNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
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/UD tax receipt or rent agreement
- Owner ID and address proof
- FSSAI registration/licence (food trades)
- Fire NOC where applicable
Steps to apply
- Collect the documents listed here.
- Apply online at Rajnivesh / LSG online trade licence (via SSO).
- Pay the official fee: the fee for your business type from the table above.
- Wait for the result. Usual time: No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal..
- Keep the certificate safe. Validity: 1 year, or 10 years on renewal (Rajnivesh).
Where to apply
Jodhpur Municipal Corporation. Official portal: Rajnivesh / LSG online trade licence (via SSO).
After you apply
What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.
Track your application
Typical time
No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal.
Not officially verified
If you operate without it
Running a trade that needs a municipal licence without one can lead to a fine, a closure or sealing of the shop under the city's municipal law. The amount differs by city, so we do not show one here.
Law: The municipal corporation or municipality Act and trade licence by-laws of your city
Not officially verified
Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them
| Reason | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| Premises proof or landlord NOC is missing | Attach the rent agreement with a landlord NOC, or the property tax receipt if you own the place. |
| The shop is in a zone where this trade is not allowed | Ask the municipal office which zones allow the trade. Move to an allowed place or apply for a change of use. |
| Property tax or earlier dues are unpaid | Clear the dues, keep the receipt and apply again. |
| FSSAI, fire NOC or another required certificate is not attached | Get the other certificate first, then upload it with the trade licence application. |
| Details in the form do not match the documents | Check name, address and trade type against your ID and premises papers and correct the form. |
Not officially verified
Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.
Free formats you may need
Printable samples you can copy, fill in and print. Each is only a sample, so check it with the issuing office.
Landlord NOC
A letter from the owner of a shop or office saying the tenant may run a business there.
Free formatSelf-declaration (trade licence)
A short signed statement by the applicant that the details in the trade licence application are true and the business will follow the rules.
Free formatAffidavit (trade licence)
A sworn statement made before a notary, used by some municipal offices as proof that the premises and details in a trade licence application are true.
Free formatPartnership consent letter
A letter signed by all partners of a firm saying one partner may apply for, sign for and hold a licence on behalf of the firm.
Free formatShop or office lease agreement
A lease between the owner of a shop, office or godown and a business tenant, with the rent, deposit, yearly increase, lock in and notice terms.
Free formatRent agreement
A rent agreement or leave and licence for a house or flat for 11 months, with rent, deposit, increase, lock in, notice, repairs, police verification and the state's stamp and registration rules.
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