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Trade license in Panaji (trade licence)
The trade licence fee for every business type in Panaji, the documents and where to apply.
Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026
Issued by
Corporation of the City of Panaji
Fee, retail shop
To confirm
per year; fee schedule not found on an official page
Apply at
ccpgoa.com
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 Panaji it comes from the Corporation of the City of Panaji.
Issued by the Commissioner, Corporation of the City of Panaji, after a site inspection. The fee is paid when the licence is issued.
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 and Occupation Licence (CCP) | To confirmper year; fee schedule not found on an official pageTo confirm Source | Site inspection by a Municipal Inspector, then approval and payment |
| Cloud Kitchen | Trade and Occupation Licence (CCP) | To confirmper year; fee schedule not found on an official pageTo confirm Source | Site inspection by a Municipal Inspector, then approval and payment |
| Bakery or Sweet Shop | Trade and Occupation Licence (CCP) | To confirmper year; fee schedule not found on an official pageTo confirm Source | Site inspection by a Municipal Inspector, then approval and payment |
| Home Food or Tiffin Business | Trade and Occupation Licence (CCP) | To confirmper year; fee schedule not found on an official pageTo confirm Source | Site inspection by a Municipal Inspector, then approval and payment |
| Catering Business | Trade and Occupation Licence (CCP) | To confirmper year; fee schedule not found on an official pageTo confirm Source | Site inspection by a Municipal Inspector, then approval and payment |
| Grocery or Kirana Store | Trade and Occupation Licence (CCP) | To confirmper year; fee schedule not found on an official pageTo confirm Source | Site inspection by a Municipal Inspector, then approval and payment |
| Retail Shop | Trade and Occupation Licence (CCP) | To confirmper year; fee schedule not found on an official pageTo confirm Source | Site inspection by a Municipal Inspector, then approval and payment |
| Pharmacy or Medical Store | Trade and Occupation Licence (CCP) | To confirmper year; fee schedule not found on an official pageTo confirm Source | Site inspection by a Municipal Inspector, then approval and payment |
| Online Selling Business | Trade and Occupation Licence (CCP) | To confirmper year; fee schedule not found on an official pageTo confirm Source | Site inspection by a Municipal Inspector, then approval and payment |
| Salon or Beauty Parlour | Trade and Occupation Licence (CCP) | To confirmper year; fee schedule not found on an official pageTo confirm Source | Site inspection by a Municipal Inspector, then approval and payment |
| Gym or Fitness Studio | Trade and Occupation Licence (CCP) | To confirmper year; fee schedule not found on an official pageTo confirm Source | Site inspection by a Municipal Inspector, then approval and payment |
| Clinic | Trade and Occupation Licence (CCP) | To confirmper year; fee schedule not found on an official pageTo confirm Source | Site inspection by a Municipal Inspector, then approval and payment |
| Coaching or Tuition Centre | Trade and Occupation Licence (CCP) | To confirmper year; fee schedule not found on an official pageTo confirm Source | Site inspection by a Municipal Inspector, then approval and payment |
| Office or Agency | Trade and Occupation Licence (CCP) | To confirmper year; fee schedule not found on an official pageTo confirm Source | Site inspection by a Municipal Inspector, then approval and payment |
| Import Export Business | Trade and Occupation Licence (CCP) | To confirmper year; fee schedule not found on an official pageTo confirm Source | Site inspection by a Municipal Inspector, then approval and payment |
Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay.
Documents to keep ready
- Occupancy certificate of the premises
- Sale deed or lease deed of the premises (attested)
- Latest house tax receipt
- No objection from the owner of the premises (affidavit)
- Plan of the premises approved by the corporation
- NOC from the Directorate of Fire Services
- NOC from Health Services
- NOC from PWD (sewage)
- NOC from the Pollution Control Board
Steps to apply
- Collect the documents listed here.
- Apply online at ccpgoa.com.
- Pay the official fee: the fee for your business type from the table above.
- Wait for the result. Usual time: Site inspection by a Municipal Inspector, then approval and payment.
- Keep the certificate safe. Validity: 1 year. Renew from 1 April to 31 May; after that a fine of 25% for six months, then 50%..
Where to apply
Corporation of the City of Panaji. Official portal: ccpgoa.com.
Common questions
Do I need a trade licence in Panaji?
Yes, for most businesses. Issued by the Commissioner, Corporation of the City of Panaji, after a site inspection. The fee is paid when the licence is issued. It is issued by the Corporation of the City of Panaji.
How much is a trade licence in Panaji?
For a retail shop the official fee is To confirm (per year; fee schedule not found on an official page). 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 Panaji?
On the official portal at ccpgoa.com.
How long does a trade licence take in Panaji?
Site inspection by a Municipal Inspector, then approval and payment. Validity: 1 year. Renew from 1 April to 31 May; after that a fine of 25% for six months, then 50%..
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 Panaji
Each guide lists every licence the business needs in Panaji, 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