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Trade license in Bhubaneswar (trade licence)
The trade licence fee for every business type in Bhubaneswar, the documents and where to apply.
Fees last checked: 28 Oct 2026
The short answer
The trade licence fee for every business type in Bhubaneswar, the documents and where to apply. Key facts: Issued by: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation; Fee, retail shop: Varies (per year by trade and area, for example clothes and garments ₹1,500 to ₹5,000); Apply at: bmc.gov.in.
Source: cms.bhubaneswarone.in. Not yet matched to an official page; confirm on the official portal before paying.
Fee for a retail shop Not officially verified 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 Bhubaneswar it comes from the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation.
Issued under section 617 of the Odisha Municipal Corporation Act, 2003 (general trades) and sections 554 and 555 (dangerous and offensive trades). Apply and pay online; the licence is generated at once and can be downloaded. The annual fee is revised by 3% every two years, so confirm the current amount.
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 (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021) | ₹1,000 to ₹5,000per year by area and air conditioning (non AC ₹1,000 to ₹3,000; AC ₹1,500 to ₹5,000)Not officially verified Source | Online. The licence is generated after payment and documents |
| Cloud Kitchen | Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021) | ₹1,000 to ₹5,000per year by area (catering establishment or restaurant)Not officially verified Source | Online. The licence is generated after payment and documents |
| Bakery or Sweet Shop | Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021) | ₹1,000 to ₹3,000per year: sweet shop ₹1,000 to ₹2,000; bakery or fast food shop with seats ₹2,000 to ₹3,000Not officially verified Source | Online. The licence is generated after payment and documents |
| Home Food or Tiffin Business | Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021) | No official fee publishedper year; this trade was not found in the BMC scheduleNot officially verified Source | Online. The licence is generated after payment and documents |
| Catering Business | Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021) | ₹1,000 to ₹5,000per year by area (catering establishment)Not officially verified Source | Online. The licence is generated after payment and documents |
| Grocery or Kirana Store | Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021) | ₹500 to ₹3,000per year by area: kirana ₹500 to ₹1,000; grocery shop ₹1,500 to ₹3,000Not officially verified Source | Online. The licence is generated after payment and documents |
| Retail Shop | Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021) | Variesper year by trade and area, for example clothes and garments ₹1,500 to ₹5,000Not officially verified Source | Online. The licence is generated after payment and documents |
| Pharmacy or Medical Store | Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021) | ₹3,000per year (chemist and druggist, retail)Not officially verified Source | Online. The licence is generated after payment and documents |
| Online Selling Business | Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021) | No official fee publishedper year; this trade was not found in the BMC scheduleNot officially verified Source | Online. The licence is generated after payment and documents |
| Salon or Beauty Parlour | Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021) | ₹500 to ₹4,000per year by area: beauty parlour ₹1,500 to ₹2,500; hair saloon ₹500 to ₹4,000Not officially verified Source | Online. The licence is generated after payment and documents |
| Gym or Fitness Studio | Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021) | ₹2,500 or ₹4,000per year by area (up to 500 sq ft ₹2,500; above ₹4,000)Not officially verified Source | Online. The licence is generated after payment and documents |
| Clinic | Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021) | ₹2,000 or ₹5,000per year (dispensary clinic ₹2,000; medical clinic ₹5,000)Not officially verified Source | Online. The licence is generated after payment and documents |
| Coaching or Tuition Centre | Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021) | ₹3,000 to ₹8,000per year by number of studentsNot officially verified Source | Online. The licence is generated after payment and documents |
| Office or Agency | Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021) | ₹2,000 to ₹5,000per year by area of the officeNot officially verified Source | Online. The licence is generated after payment and documents |
| Import Export Business | Trade licence (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Trade Regulations, 2021) | ₹2,000 to ₹5,000per year by area of the officeNot officially verified Source | Online. The licence is generated after payment and documents |
Check the amount on the official portal, or ask the office, before paying.
Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay.
Documents to keep ready
- Details of the trade items and the area of the premises
- Proof of the premises (ownership or lease)
- ID proof of the owner
Steps to apply
- Collect the documents listed here.
- Apply online at bmc.gov.in.
- Pay the official fee: the fee for your business type from the table above.
- Wait for the result. Usual time: Online. The licence is generated after payment and documents.
- Keep the certificate safe. Validity: Valid until closure or cancellation; the annual licence fee is paid every year.
Where to apply
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation. Official portal: bmc.gov.in.
After you apply
What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.
Track your application
Typical time
Online. The licence is generated after payment and documents
Not officially verified
If you operate without it
Running a trade that needs a municipal licence without one can lead to a fine, a closure or sealing of the shop under the city's municipal law. The amount differs by city, so we do not show one here.
Law: The municipal corporation or municipality Act and trade licence by-laws of your city
Not officially verified
Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them
| Reason | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| Premises proof or landlord NOC is missing | Attach the rent agreement with a landlord NOC, or the property tax receipt if you own the place. |
| The shop is in a zone where this trade is not allowed | Ask the municipal office which zones allow the trade. Move to an allowed place or apply for a change of use. |
| Property tax or earlier dues are unpaid | Clear the dues, keep the receipt and apply again. |
| FSSAI, fire NOC or another required certificate is not attached | Get the other certificate first, then upload it with the trade licence application. |
| Details in the form do not match the documents | Check name, address and trade type against your ID and premises papers and correct the form. |
Not officially verified
Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.
Free formats you may need
Printable samples you can copy, fill in and print. Each is only a sample, so check it with the issuing office.
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.
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