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Trade license in Thane (trade licence)
The trade licence fee for every business type in Thane, the documents and where to apply.
Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026
Issued by
Thane Municipal Corporation
Fee, retail shop
Varies
by trade and area (TMC schedule not found online)
Apply at
TMC Licence Department
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 Thane it comes from the Thane Municipal Corporation.
Issued under s.376 (and s.313) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, 1949.
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 (TMC Licence Dept) | Variesby trade and area (TMC schedule not found online)To confirm Source | Not published |
| Cloud Kitchen | Trade licence (TMC Licence Dept) | Variesby trade and area (TMC schedule not found online)To confirm Source | Not published |
| Bakery or Sweet Shop | Trade licence (TMC Licence Dept) | Variesby trade and area (TMC schedule not found online)To confirm Source | Not published |
| Home Food or Tiffin Business | Trade licence (TMC Licence Dept) | Variesby trade and area (TMC schedule not found online)To confirm Source | Not published |
| Catering Business | Trade licence (TMC Licence Dept) | Variesby trade and area (TMC schedule not found online)To confirm Source | Not published |
| Grocery or Kirana Store | Trade licence (TMC Licence Dept) | Variesby trade and area (TMC schedule not found online)To confirm Source | Not published |
| Retail Shop | Trade licence (TMC Licence Dept) | Variesby trade and area (TMC schedule not found online)To confirm Source | Not published |
| Pharmacy or Medical Store | Trade licence (TMC Licence Dept) | Variesby trade and area (TMC schedule not found online)To confirm Source | Not published |
| Online Selling Business | Trade licence (TMC Licence Dept) | Variesby trade and area (TMC schedule not found online)To confirm Source | Not published |
| Salon or Beauty Parlour | Trade licence (TMC Licence Dept) | Variesby trade and area (TMC schedule not found online)To confirm Source | Not published |
| Gym or Fitness Studio | Trade licence (TMC Licence Dept) | Variesby trade and area (TMC schedule not found online)To confirm Source | Not published |
| Clinic | Trade licence (TMC Licence Dept) | Variesby trade and area (TMC schedule not found online)To confirm Source | Not published |
| Coaching or Tuition Centre | Trade licence (TMC Licence Dept) | Variesby trade and area (TMC schedule not found online)To confirm Source | Not published |
| Office or Agency | Trade licence (TMC Licence Dept) | Variesby trade and area (TMC schedule not found online)To confirm Source | Not published |
| Import Export Business | Trade licence (TMC Licence Dept) | Variesby trade and area (TMC schedule not found online)To 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
- Property tax receipt or rent agreement / owner NOC
- ID and address proof
- Shop photo
- FSSAI registration/licence (food trades)
- Fire NOC where applicable
Steps to apply
- Collect the documents listed here.
- Apply online at TMC Licence Department.
- 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 / as per TMC schedule.
Where to apply
Thane Municipal Corporation. Official portal: TMC Licence Department.
Common questions
Do I need a trade licence in Thane?
Yes, for most businesses. Issued under s.376 (and s.313) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, 1949. It is issued by the Thane Municipal Corporation.
How much is a trade licence in Thane?
For a retail shop the official fee is Varies (by trade and area (TMC schedule not found online)). 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 Thane?
On the official portal at TMC Licence Department.
How long does a trade licence take in Thane?
Not published. Validity: Annual / as per TMC schedule.
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 Thane
Each guide lists every licence the business needs in Thane, 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