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Trade license in West Bengal towns (trade licence)
The trade licence fee for every business type in West Bengal towns, the documents and where to apply.
Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026
Issued by
your municipality
Fee, retail shop
Varies
set by each municipality by trade type; shown before payment
Apply at
wburbanservices.gov.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 West Bengal towns it comes from the your municipality.
Required under the West Bengal Municipal Act, 1993.
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 (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentTo confirm Source | Often issued on payment |
| Cloud Kitchen | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentTo confirm Source | Often issued on payment |
| Bakery or Sweet Shop | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentTo confirm Source | Often issued on payment |
| Home Food or Tiffin Business | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentTo confirm Source | Often issued on payment |
| Catering Business | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentTo confirm Source | Often issued on payment |
| Grocery or Kirana Store | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentTo confirm Source | Often issued on payment |
| Retail Shop | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentTo confirm Source | Often issued on payment |
| Pharmacy or Medical Store | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentTo confirm Source | Often issued on payment |
| Online Selling Business | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentTo confirm Source | Often issued on payment |
| Salon or Beauty Parlour | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentTo confirm Source | Often issued on payment |
| Gym or Fitness Studio | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentTo confirm Source | Often issued on payment |
| Clinic | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentTo confirm Source | Often issued on payment |
| Coaching or Tuition Centre | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentTo confirm Source | Often issued on payment |
| Office or Agency | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentTo confirm Source | Often issued on payment |
| Import Export Business | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentTo confirm Source | Often issued on payment |
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
Steps to apply
- Collect the documents listed here.
- Apply online at wburbanservices.gov.in.
- Pay the official fee: the fee for your business type from the table above.
- Wait for the result. Usual time: Often issued on payment.
- Keep the certificate safe. Validity: One financial year; auto renewal available.
Where to apply
your municipality. Official portal: wburbanservices.gov.in.
Common questions
Do I need a trade licence in West Bengal towns?
Yes, for most businesses. Required under the West Bengal Municipal Act, 1993. It is issued by the your municipality.
How much is a trade licence in West Bengal towns?
For a retail shop the official fee is Varies (set by each municipality by trade type; shown before payment). 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 West Bengal towns?
On the official portal at wburbanservices.gov.in.
How long does a trade licence take in West Bengal towns?
Often issued on payment. Validity: One financial year; auto renewal available.
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 West Bengal towns
Each guide lists every licence the business needs in West Bengal towns, 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