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Trade license in Kolkata (trade licence)

The trade licence fee for every business type in Kolkata, the documents and where to apply.

Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026

Issued by
Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Fee, retail shop
₹60 to ₹20,000
per year by trade and area (2024-25 chart), plus ₹50 processing
Apply at
kmcgov.in

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 Kolkata it comes from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation.

Required for every trade in KMC area under s.199 of the KMC Act, 1980.

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.

BusinessLicenceOfficial feeTime
Restaurant or CaféCertificate of Enlistment (KMC trade licence)₹2,800 + ₹2,000per year for an unstarred eatery plus solid waste charge (2024-25 chart), plus ₹50 processingTo confirm SourceOnline, real time; law allows up to 30 days
Cloud KitchenCertificate of Enlistment (KMC trade licence)₹2,800 + ₹2,000per year for an unstarred eatery plus solid waste charge (2024-25 chart), plus ₹50 processingTo confirm SourceOnline, real time; law allows up to 30 days
Bakery or Sweet ShopCertificate of Enlistment (KMC trade licence)₹2,800 + ₹2,000per year for an unstarred eatery plus solid waste charge (2024-25 chart), plus ₹50 processingTo confirm SourceOnline, real time; law allows up to 30 days
Home Food or Tiffin BusinessCertificate of Enlistment (KMC trade licence)₹60 to ₹20,000per year by trade and area (2024-25 chart), plus ₹50 processingTo confirm SourceOnline, real time; law allows up to 30 days
Catering BusinessCertificate of Enlistment (KMC trade licence)₹2,800 + ₹2,000per year for an unstarred eatery plus solid waste charge (2024-25 chart), plus ₹50 processingTo confirm SourceOnline, real time; law allows up to 30 days
Grocery or Kirana StoreCertificate of Enlistment (KMC trade licence)₹2,800 + ₹2,000per year for an unstarred eatery plus solid waste charge (2024-25 chart), plus ₹50 processingTo confirm SourceOnline, real time; law allows up to 30 days
Retail ShopCertificate of Enlistment (KMC trade licence)₹60 to ₹20,000per year by trade and area (2024-25 chart), plus ₹50 processingTo confirm SourceOnline, real time; law allows up to 30 days
Pharmacy or Medical StoreCertificate of Enlistment (KMC trade licence)₹60 to ₹20,000per year by trade and area (2024-25 chart), plus ₹50 processingTo confirm SourceOnline, real time; law allows up to 30 days
Online Selling BusinessCertificate of Enlistment (KMC trade licence)₹60 to ₹20,000per year by trade and area (2024-25 chart), plus ₹50 processingTo confirm SourceOnline, real time; law allows up to 30 days
Salon or Beauty ParlourCertificate of Enlistment (KMC trade licence)₹60 to ₹20,000per year by trade and area (2024-25 chart), plus ₹50 processingTo confirm SourceOnline, real time; law allows up to 30 days
Gym or Fitness StudioCertificate of Enlistment (KMC trade licence)₹60 to ₹20,000per year by trade and area (2024-25 chart), plus ₹50 processingTo confirm SourceOnline, real time; law allows up to 30 days
ClinicCertificate of Enlistment (KMC trade licence)₹60 to ₹20,000per year by trade and area (2024-25 chart), plus ₹50 processingTo confirm SourceOnline, real time; law allows up to 30 days
Coaching or Tuition CentreCertificate of Enlistment (KMC trade licence)₹60 to ₹20,000per year by trade and area (2024-25 chart), plus ₹50 processingTo confirm SourceOnline, real time; law allows up to 30 days
Office or AgencyCertificate of Enlistment (KMC trade licence)₹60 to ₹20,000per year by trade and area (2024-25 chart), plus ₹50 processingTo confirm SourceOnline, real time; law allows up to 30 days
Import Export BusinessCertificate of Enlistment (KMC trade licence)₹60 to ₹20,000per year by trade and area (2024-25 chart), plus ₹50 processingTo confirm SourceOnline, real time; law allows up to 30 days

Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay.

Documents to keep ready

  • Photo ID of the owner
  • Property tax receipt, plus rent agreement or owner's NOC
  • PAN
  • Incorporation certificate or partnership deed, if not a proprietor

Steps to apply

  1. Collect the documents listed here.
  2. Apply online at kmcgov.in.
  3. Pay the official fee: the fee for your business type from the table above.
  4. Wait for the result. Usual time: Online, real time; law allows up to 30 days.
  5. Keep the certificate safe. Validity: Choose 1, 3, 5 or 15 years.

Where to apply

Kolkata Municipal Corporation. Official portal: kmcgov.in.

Common questions

Do I need a trade licence in Kolkata?
Yes, for most businesses. Required for every trade in KMC area under s.199 of the KMC Act, 1980. It is issued by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
How much is a trade licence in Kolkata?
For a retail shop the official fee is ₹60 to ₹20,000 (per year by trade and area (2024-25 chart), plus ₹50 processing). 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 Kolkata?
On the official portal at kmcgov.in.
How long does a trade licence take in Kolkata?
Online, real time; law allows up to 30 days. Validity: Choose 1, 3, 5 or 15 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 Kolkata

Each guide lists every licence the business needs in Kolkata, 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
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