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Trade license in Delhi (trade licence)
The trade licence fee for every business type in Delhi, the documents and where to apply.
Fees last checked: 28 Oct 2026
The short answer
The trade licence fee for every business type in Delhi, the documents and where to apply. Key facts: Issued by: Municipal Corporation of Delhi; Fee, retail shop: 15% of property tax (per year, paid with property tax (from 23 June 2026)); Apply at: mcdonline.nic.in/htlmcd.
Source: tribuneindia.com. 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 Delhi it comes from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
MCD still requires this alongside FSSAI (MCD clarification, May 2026).
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 | Health Trade Licence (MCD) | ₹23,000 + ₹15,000₹23,000 a year plus ₹15,000 one-time registration, 21 to 50 seatsChecked on 27 Sep 2026 Source | Apply with your FSSAI certificate |
| Cloud Kitchen | Health Trade Licence (MCD) | ₹11,500per year (eating house up to 20 seats / catering)Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source | Apply with your FSSAI certificate |
| Bakery or Sweet Shop | Health Trade Licence (MCD) | ₹5,750 or ₹11,500per year: ₹5,750 bakery, ₹11,500 sweet or namkeen shopChecked on 27 Sep 2026 Source | Apply with your FSSAI certificate |
| Home Food or Tiffin Business | Health Trade Licence (MCD) | ₹11,500per year if registered as cateringChecked on 27 Sep 2026 Source | Apply with your FSSAI certificate |
| Catering Business | Health Trade Licence (MCD) | ₹11,500per year (catering)Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source | Apply with your FSSAI certificate |
| Grocery or Kirana Store | Health Trade Licence (MCD) | ₹5,750per year (kiryana)Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source | Apply with your FSSAI certificate |
| Retail Shop | General Trade Licence (MCD) | 15% of property taxper year, paid with property tax (from 23 June 2026)Not officially verified Source | Online with property tax |
| Pharmacy or Medical Store | Health Trade Licence (MCD) | ₹5,750per year (chemist shop)Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source | Apply with your FSSAI certificate |
| Online Selling Business | General Trade Licence (MCD) | 15% of property taxper year, paid with property tax (from 23 June 2026)Not officially verified Source | Online with property tax |
| Salon or Beauty Parlour | Health Trade Licence (MCD) | ₹28,750per year (more than 5 chairs)Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source | Apply with your FSSAI certificate |
| Gym or Fitness Studio | Health Trade Licence (MCD) | ₹23,000per year (gymnasium or health club)Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source | Apply with your FSSAI certificate |
| Coaching or Tuition Centre | General Trade Licence (MCD) | 15% of property taxper year, paid with property tax (from 23 June 2026)Not officially verified Source | Online with property tax |
| Office or Agency | General Trade Licence (MCD) | 15% of property taxper year, paid with property tax (from 23 June 2026)Not officially verified Source | Online with property tax |
| Import Export Business | General Trade Licence (MCD) | 15% of property taxper year, paid with property tax (from 23 June 2026)Not officially verified Source | Online with property tax |
Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay.
Documents to keep ready
- FSSAI certificate (for food trades)
- Property tax receipt or rent agreement with owner NOC
- Site plan of the premises
- Photo ID of the owner
- Fire NOC or fire safety affidavit, where applicable
- Property tax receipt
- Rent agreement or ownership proof
Steps to apply
- Collect the documents listed here.
- Apply online at mcdonline.nic.in/htlmcd.
- Pay the official fee: the fee for your business type from the table above.
- Wait for the result. Usual time: Apply with your FSSAI certificate.
- Keep the certificate safe. Validity: Annual fee; schedule valid FY 2025-28, rises 15% every 3 years.
Where to apply
Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Official portal: mcdonline.nic.in/htlmcd.
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
- Use the official portal where you applied. It is linked above.
Typical time
No time limit published by the authority. Track your application on the official portal linked above.
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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