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Trade license in Patna (trade licence)
The trade licence fee for every business type in Patna, the documents and where to apply.
Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026
Issued by
Patna Municipal Corporation
Fee, retail shop
Up to ₹2,500
per year; statutory cap under s.342, actual PMC schedule not published
Apply at
PMC Mlicense (trade licence) module
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 Patna it comes from the Patna Municipal Corporation.
Issued under s.342 (Chapter XXXVII, Municipal Licence) of the Bihar Municipal Act 2007.
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 | Municipal licence (trade licence), PMC | Up to ₹2,500per year; statutory cap under s.342, actual PMC schedule not publishedTo confirm Source | Not published |
| Cloud Kitchen | Municipal licence (trade licence), PMC | Up to ₹2,500per year; statutory cap under s.342, actual PMC schedule not publishedTo confirm Source | Not published |
| Bakery or Sweet Shop | Municipal licence (trade licence), PMC | Up to ₹2,500per year; statutory cap under s.342, actual PMC schedule not publishedTo confirm Source | Not published |
| Home Food or Tiffin Business | Municipal licence (trade licence), PMC | Up to ₹2,500per year; statutory cap under s.342, actual PMC schedule not publishedTo confirm Source | Not published |
| Catering Business | Municipal licence (trade licence), PMC | Up to ₹2,500per year; statutory cap under s.342, actual PMC schedule not publishedTo confirm Source | Not published |
| Grocery or Kirana Store | Municipal licence (trade licence), PMC | Up to ₹2,500per year; statutory cap under s.342, actual PMC schedule not publishedTo confirm Source | Not published |
| Retail Shop | Municipal licence (trade licence), PMC | Up to ₹2,500per year; statutory cap under s.342, actual PMC schedule not publishedTo confirm Source | Not published |
| Pharmacy or Medical Store | Municipal licence (trade licence), PMC | Up to ₹2,500per year; statutory cap under s.342, actual PMC schedule not publishedTo confirm Source | Not published |
| Online Selling Business | Municipal licence (trade licence), PMC | Up to ₹2,500per year; statutory cap under s.342, actual PMC schedule not publishedTo confirm Source | Not published |
| Salon or Beauty Parlour | Municipal licence (trade licence), PMC | Up to ₹2,500per year; statutory cap under s.342, actual PMC schedule not publishedTo confirm Source | Not published |
| Gym or Fitness Studio | Municipal licence (trade licence), PMC | Up to ₹2,500per year; statutory cap under s.342, actual PMC schedule not publishedTo confirm Source | Not published |
| Clinic | Municipal licence (trade licence), PMC | Up to ₹2,500per year; statutory cap under s.342, actual PMC schedule not publishedTo confirm Source | Not published |
| Coaching or Tuition Centre | Municipal licence (trade licence), PMC | Up to ₹2,500per year; statutory cap under s.342, actual PMC schedule not publishedTo confirm Source | Not published |
| Office or Agency | Municipal licence (trade licence), PMC | Up to ₹2,500per year; statutory cap under s.342, actual PMC schedule not publishedTo confirm Source | Not published |
| Import Export Business | Municipal licence (trade licence), PMC | Up to ₹2,500per year; statutory cap under s.342, actual PMC schedule not publishedTo confirm 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
- Holding tax receipt or rent agreement
- Owner ID and address proof
- FSSAI registration/licence (food trades)
Steps to apply
- Collect the documents listed here.
- Apply online at PMC Mlicense (trade licence) module.
- 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 (s.342(5)).
Where to apply
Patna Municipal Corporation. Official portal: PMC Mlicense (trade licence) module.
Common questions
Do I need a trade licence in Patna?
Yes, for most businesses. Issued under s.342 (Chapter XXXVII, Municipal Licence) of the Bihar Municipal Act 2007. It is issued by the Patna Municipal Corporation.
How much is a trade licence in Patna?
For a retail shop the official fee is Up to ₹2,500 (per year; statutory cap under s.342, actual PMC schedule not published). 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 Patna?
On the official portal at PMC Mlicense (trade licence) module.
How long does a trade licence take in Patna?
Not published. Validity: Annual (s.342(5)).
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 Patna
Each guide lists every licence the business needs in Patna, 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