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Licenses and registrations to open a gym or fitness studio in New Delhi (NDMC)

3 required licences and registrations, the official fee for each, the office that issues it and the documents to keep ready. Based on a typical small gym or fitness studio with 1 to 5 staff and turnover of ₹20 to 40 lakh a year.

Fees last checked: 28 Oct 2026

The short answer

To open a gym or fitness studio in New Delhi (NDMC) you need 3 licences and registrations:

  • PAN
  • GST registration
  • Music licence (PPL and IPRS)

Fixed official fees: ₹0

+ 1 fee that depends on size or location. See the fee table below

  • Music licence (PPL and IPRS) ₹10,000 + PPL tariff
Required licences
3
Fixed official fees
₹0
first year, plus 1 that vary
Issuing city body
New Delhi Municipal Council

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Required licences and official fees

For a gym or fitness studio in New Delhi (NDMC area), Delhi.

LicenceIssued byOfficial feeTimeApply at
PANCentralIncome Tax DepartmentFreeinstant e-PAN with AadhaarChecked on 27 Sep 2026 SourceSame dayincometax.gov.in (Instant e-PAN)
GST registrationCentralGST Network / State GST DepartmentFreeno government feeChecked on 27 Sep 2026 SourceAbout 7 working daysgst.gov.in
Music licence (PPL and IPRS)PrivatePPL India (sound recordings) and IPRS (songs)₹10,000 + PPL tariffa year: IPRS up to 5,000 sq ft, plus PPL by premises type; GST extraChecked on 27 Sep 2026 SourceAbout a weekpplindia.org / iprs.org

Fees are the official government fees, not agent charges. Some fees depend on your size or change by office, so confirm on the portal before paying.

Order to apply in

  1. Identity and tax registration: PAN, GST registration. Do these first. Later forms ask for PAN and GST.
  2. Conditional and optional: Music licence (PPL and IPRS). Only if they apply to how you operate.

Documents to keep ready

  • Aadhaar linked to your mobile number
  • For a firm or company: incorporation certificate or partnership deed
  • PAN of the business
  • Aadhaar and photo of the owner or partners
  • Proof of premises: electricity bill plus rent agreement or owner's NOC
  • Bank statement or cancelled cheque
  • Business details and address
  • Seating capacity or floor area
  • GSTIN

Also check if these apply

  • Udyam (MSME) registration: Free. Free. Gets you the lower trademark fee, MSME loan schemes and protection against delayed payments.Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source
  • Health Trade Licence (NDMC): Varies. Check whether your trade is on NDMC's list before you open.
  • Shops and Establishments registration: Free. In Delhi this is now needed only once you have 20 or more employees.

Free formats for this business

Landlord NOC, declarations and consent letters that offices often ask for. Each is a printable sample, so check it with the issuing office. After you apply, the licence pages also show how to track an application and why it gets rejected.

Landlord NOC

A letter from the owner of a shop or office saying the tenant may run a business there.

Free format

Self-declaration (trade licence)

A short signed statement by the applicant that the details in the trade licence application are true and the business will follow the rules.

Free format

Affidavit (trade licence)

A sworn statement made before a notary, used by some municipal offices as proof that the premises and details in a trade licence application are true.

Free format

Partnership consent letter

A letter signed by all partners of a firm saying one partner may apply for, sign for and hold a licence on behalf of the firm.

Free format

Rent agreement

An 11 month agreement between the owner and the tenant of a house or flat that sets out the rent, deposit, notice period and rules of stay.

Free format

Shop or office lease agreement

A lease between the owner of a shop, office or godown and a business tenant, with the rent, deposit, yearly increase, lock in and notice terms.

Free format

Shops Act declaration

A declaration by the owner of a shop, office or restaurant giving the details asked for when registering under the state Shops and Establishments Act.

Free format

GST authorised signatory letter

A letter in which the owner, partner or director of a business authorises one person to sign and file GST applications and returns on its behalf.

Free format

GST owner consent letter

A letter from the owner of a shop or office saying that the applicant may use the address as the place of business for GST registration.

Free format

Reply to ASMT-10 notice

Reply to a notice in Form GST ASMT-10 that points out differences in your returns after scrutiny.

Free format

Reply to DRC-01A

Reply to a pre show cause intimation in Form GST DRC-01A.

Free format

Reply to GST show cause notice (DRC-06)

Reply to a GST show cause notice for demand of tax, with grounds and a request for a personal hearing, prayer, verification and annexures.

Free format

Reply to registration notice (REG-04)

Reply to a notice from the officer asking you to clarify or add details on a GST registration application.

Free format

Reply to cancellation notice (REG-18)

Reply to a show cause notice proposing to cancel your GST registration.

Free format

Reply to ITC mismatch notice

Reply to a GST notice about input tax credit claimed in GSTR-3B that does not match GSTR-2B, with a reconciliation table you fill in.

Free format

GST notice adjournment request

A letter asking the GST officer for more time to reply, or to move the date of a hearing, with the reason and the new date you ask for.

Free format

GST authorisation letter for a CA

A letter that authorises a chartered accountant, advocate or other representative to appear and file replies for you before the GST officer.

Free format

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Common questions

How much do licences cost for a gym or fitness studio in New Delhi (NDMC)?
The known official fees for the required licences add up to about ₹0 in the first year, plus 1 fee that depend on your size or the office (Music licence (PPL and IPRS)). This is the government fee only. Agents and consultants charge extra, which you can avoid by applying yourself on the official portals.
Which licence should I apply for first?
Start with PAN and GST registration, because almost every later form asks for them. Then apply for the sector licence, followed by the municipal licence and the state labour registration.
How long does it take to get all the licences?
Most registrations like PAN, GST and Udyam come through within a week. Sector and municipal licences can take 30 to 60 days where an inspection is needed, so apply for those as early as possible and before you open.
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.

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New Delhi (NDMC) mein gym kholne ke liye kaun kaun se license chahiye?
New Delhi (NDMC) mein gym ke liye 3 zaroori license aur registration hain: PAN, GST registration aur Music licence (PPL and IPRS). Sabse pehle PAN aur GST, phir baaki registration.
New Delhi (NDMC) mein gym ke license ka kitna kharcha aata hai?
Fixed sarkari fees lagbhag kuch nahi hai, kyunki PAN aur GST free hain, aur 1 fees aapke size ya office par depend karti hai. Yeh sirf government fees hai. Agent alag se paise lete hain, jo aap official portal par khud apply karke bacha sakte hain.
New Delhi (NDMC) mein trade license kaise banaye? Kya gym ke liye zaroori hai?
Kuch trades ke liye haan. Yeh licence New Delhi Municipal Council deta hai: Health Trade Licence (NDMC). Fees: Varies. Apni trade ke liye zaroorat online.ndmc.gov.in par confirm karein.
Gym ke license ke liye kaun se documents chahiye?
Yeh documents taiyaar rakhein: Aadhaar linked to your mobile number, For a firm or company: incorporation certificate or partnership deed, PAN of the business, Aadhaar and photo of the owner or partners, Proof of premises: electricity bill plus rent agreement or owner's NOC, Bank statement or cancelled cheque, Business details and address, Seating capacity or floor area.
Saare license milne mein kitna time lagta hai?
PAN, GST aur Udyam aam taur par ek hafte ke andar mil jaate hain. FSSAI aur municipal license mein inspection ki wajah se 30 se 60 din lag sakte hain, isliye business shuru karne se pehle hi apply kar dein.
New Delhi (NDMC) mein gym ke license ke liye landlord NOC ya declaration ka format kahan milega?
Govt License ke 'Free formats' page par landlord NOC, self declaration, affidavit, partnership consent aur FSSAI nominee ke sample hain. Copy karein, blanks bharein, print nikalein aur office se confirm kar lein.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (हिंदी में)

ये जवाब अंग्रेज़ी पेज के डेटा से बने हैं। अंग्रेज़ी पेज ही मान्य है; फीस भरने से पहले आधिकारिक पोर्टल पर जाँच लें।

नई दिल्ली में जिम खोलने के लिए कौन-कौन से लाइसेंस चाहिए? लाइसेंस कैसे बनवाएं?
नई दिल्ली में जिम खोलने के लिए 3 ज़रूरी लाइसेंस और पंजीकरण लगते हैं: PAN (स्थायी खाता संख्या (PAN)), GST registration (जीएसटी पंजीकरण), Music licence (PPL and IPRS) [संगीत लाइसेंस]। पहले PAN, GST कराएं, उसके बाद बाकी पंजीकरण।
नई दिल्ली में जिम खोलने के लिए लाइसेंस और खर्च कितना आता है?
तय सरकारी फीस लगभग नहीं है, क्योंकि PAN और GST मुफ़्त हैं। साथ ही इनकी फीस आपके कारोबार के आकार या दफ़्तर के हिसाब से बदलती है: Music licence (PPL and IPRS) [संगीत लाइसेंस]। यह सिर्फ़ सरकारी फीस है। एजेंट अलग से पैसे लेते हैं; आधिकारिक पोर्टल पर खुद आवेदन करने से यह खर्च बच जाता है।
नई दिल्ली में जिम खोलने के लिए क्या ट्रेड लाइसेंस ज़रूरी है? ट्रेड लाइसेंस कैसे बनवाएं?
कुछ तरह के कारोबार के लिए ही। यह लाइसेंस नई दिल्ली नगर परिषद (NDMC) (New Delhi Municipal Council) देता है। लाइसेंस: Health Trade Licence (NDMC) [नगर निगम लाइसेंस]। फीस: बदलती रहती है। आपके कारोबार के लिए ज़रूरी है या नहीं, यह online.ndmc.gov.in पोर्टल पर जाँच लें।
नई दिल्ली में जिम खोलने के लिए कौन से दस्तावेज़ चाहिए?
ये दस्तावेज़ तैयार रखें (सरकारी फ़ॉर्म की तरह अंग्रेज़ी नामों में): Aadhaar linked to your mobile number; For a firm or company: incorporation certificate or partnership deed; PAN of the business; Aadhaar and photo of the owner or partners; Proof of premises: electricity bill plus rent agreement or owner's NOC; Bank statement or cancelled cheque।
सारे लाइसेंस मिलने में कितने दिन लगते हैं?
PAN, GST और Udyam आम तौर पर एक हफ़्ते में मिल जाते हैं। FSSAI और नगर निगम के लाइसेंस में जाँच की वजह से 30 से 60 दिन लग सकते हैं, इसलिए कारोबार शुरू करने से पहले ही आवेदन करें।
नई दिल्ली में जिम खोलने के लिए आवेदन कहाँ करें?
आवेदन यहाँ करें: PAN (स्थायी खाता संख्या (PAN)): Income Tax Department, incometax.gov.in (Instant e-PAN); GST registration (जीएसटी पंजीकरण): GST Network / State GST Department, gst.gov.in; Music licence (PPL and IPRS) [संगीत लाइसेंस]: PPL India (sound recordings) and IPRS (songs), pplindia.org / iprs.org। फीस भरने से पहले उसे आधिकारिक पोर्टल पर हमेशा जाँच लें।

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