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Pharmacy license (drug license) and registrations to open a medical store in Visakhapatnam
The drug license, also called the pharmacy license, medical store license or chemist license, and 3 other required registrations, with the official fee for each, the office that issues it and the documents to keep ready.
Fees last checked: 28 Oct 2026
The short answer
To open a pharmacy or medical store in Visakhapatnam you need 4 licences and registrations:
- PAN
- Retail drug licence (Form 20 and 21)
- Shops and Establishments registration
- Professional Tax (Andhra Pradesh Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1987)
Fixed official fees: ₹3,000
+ 2 fees that depend on size or location. See the fee table below
- Shops and Establishments registration No official fee published
- Professional Tax (Andhra Pradesh Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1987) See the table
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Required licences and official fees
For a pharmacy or medical store in Visakhapatnam (GVMC), Andhra Pradesh.
| Licence | Issued by | Official fee | Time | Apply at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANCentral | Income Tax Department | Freeinstant e-PAN with AadhaarChecked on 27 Sep 2026 Source | Same day | incometax.gov.in (Instant e-PAN) |
| Retail drug licence (Form 20 and 21)State | Drugs Control Administration, Andhra Pradesh | ₹1,500 per form₹3,000 for both Form 20 and 21Checked on 18 Oct 2026 Source | About 30 days, with inspection | dca.ap.nic.in |
| Shops and Establishments registrationState | Labour Department, Andhra Pradesh | No official fee publishedfor your staff size | No deadline published by the state | nsws.gov.in (state approvals) |
| Professional Tax (Andhra Pradesh Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1987)State | Commercial Taxes Department, Andhra Pradesh | Staff pay: nil up to ₹15,000 a month, ₹150 for ₹15,001 to ₹20,000, ₹200 above (not officially verified). The Act caps the tax at ₹2,500 a year | No deadline published by the state | apct.gov.in |
Check the amount on the official portal, or ask the office, before paying.
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
- Identity and tax registration: PAN. Do these first. Later forms ask for PAN and GST.
- Sector licence: Retail drug licence (Form 20 and 21). The licence that lets you legally run this type of business.
- State labour and tax: Shops and Establishments registration, Professional Tax (Andhra Pradesh Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1987). Registers your workplace and staff with the state.
Documents to keep ready
- Aadhaar linked to your mobile number
- For a firm or company: incorporation certificate or partnership deed
- Registered pharmacist: qualification, State Pharmacy Council registration, appointment letter
- Premises of at least 10 sq m (15 sq m for retail plus wholesale)
- Rent agreement or ownership proof
- Site plan and key plan
- Refrigerator purchase bill
- Non-conviction affidavit
- Photo ID of the owner
- Photo ID and address proof of the owner
- Proof of premises
- Photo of the shop front with name board
- Employee details (names, roles, wages)
- PAN
- Aadhaar
- Business address proof
- GST or Shops and Establishments certificate
- Employee list with salaries
Also check if these apply
- GST registration: Free. Mandatory once turnover crosses ₹40 lakh a year for goods in Andhra Pradesh.Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source
- 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
- FSSAI registration for nutrition products: ₹100. Needed only if you sell food items such as supplements or infant food.Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source
- Trade licence (Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation): No official fee published. Check with GVMC whether your trade needs a licence and the fee.
Pharmacy license, drug license and medical store license in Visakhapatnam
In Visakhapatnam the drug license (also called the pharmacy license, medical store license or chemist license) is a retail licence in Form 20, and Form 21 for Schedule C and C(1) medicines. It is issued by the Drugs Control Administration, Andhra Pradesh. The official fee is ₹1,500 per form (₹3,000 for both Form 20 and 21), and it stays valid if you pay the retention fee every 5 years.Checked on 18 Oct 2026 Source
You need a Registered Pharmacist and premises of at least 10 square metres. Read the full guide: pharmacy license in India (forms, fees, eligibility, documents), drug license in Andhra Pradesh and the free pharmacist consent letter.
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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 formatSelf-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 formatAffidavit (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 formatPartnership 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 formatRent 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 formatShop 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 formatShops 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 formatGST 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 formatGST 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 formatReply to ASMT-10 notice
Reply to a notice in Form GST ASMT-10 that points out differences in your returns after scrutiny.
Free formatReply to DRC-01A
Reply to a pre show cause intimation in Form GST DRC-01A.
Free formatReply 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 formatReply 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 formatReply to cancellation notice (REG-18)
Reply to a show cause notice proposing to cancel your GST registration.
Free formatReply 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 formatGST 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 formatGST 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 formatPharmacist consent letter
A letter from a Registered Pharmacist saying he or she agrees to work as the qualified person in charge of a pharmacy or medical store, for the drug licence application (Forms 20 and 21).
Free formatPharmacist affidavit
A sworn statement by a Registered Pharmacist giving registration details and confirming he or she will personally supervise the pharmacy named in the drug licence application.
Free formatPremises declaration
A declaration by the owner of a pharmacy or medical store giving the area, storage and ownership details of the premises, for the drug licence application.
Free formatCommon questions
How do I get a pharmacy license (drug license) in Visakhapatnam?
Is a medical store license or chemist license in Visakhapatnam the same as a drug license?
How much do licences cost for a pharmacy or medical store in Visakhapatnam?
Which licence should I apply for first?
How long does it take to get all the licences?
Is Govt License a government website?
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Yahi jaankari, Hinglish mein.
Visakhapatnam mein medical store ya pharmacy kholne ke liye kaun kaun se license chahiye?
Visakhapatnam mein medical store ke license ka kitna kharcha aata hai?
Visakhapatnam mein trade license kaise banaye? Kya medical store ke liye zaroori hai?
Medical store ke license ke liye kaun se documents chahiye?
Saare license milne mein kitna time lagta hai?
Visakhapatnam mein medical store ke license ke liye landlord NOC ya declaration ka format kahan milega?
Visakhapatnam mein medical store ka drug license (pharmacy license) kaise banaye?
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