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Trade license in Guwahati (trade licence)
The trade licence fee for every business type in Guwahati, the documents and where to apply.
Fees last checked: 28 Oct 2026
The short answer
The trade licence fee for every business type in Guwahati, the documents and where to apply. Key facts: Issued by: Guwahati Municipal Corporation; Fee, retail shop: ₹1,750 or ₹8,650 (per year by trade: cloth shop ₹1,750; apparel, departmental store ₹8,650); Apply at: gmc.assam.gov.in.
Source: gmc.assam.gov.in, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Fee for a retail shop Checked on 2 Oct 2026 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 Guwahati it comes from the Guwahati Municipal Corporation.
Guwahati Municipal Corporation publishes a list of general trade licence fees by trade. Assam's Shops and Establishments registration needs this trade licence first.
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 | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | No official fee publishedper year; this trade is not on the GMC general trade licence fee listChecked on 2 Oct 2026 Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Cloud Kitchen | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | No official fee publishedper year; this trade is not on the GMC general trade licence fee listChecked on 2 Oct 2026 Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Bakery or Sweet Shop | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | No official fee publishedper year; this trade is not on the GMC general trade licence fee listChecked on 2 Oct 2026 Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Home Food or Tiffin Business | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | No official fee publishedper year; this trade is not on the GMC general trade licence fee listChecked on 2 Oct 2026 Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Catering Business | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | ₹1,750per year (Catering, office)Checked on 2 Oct 2026 Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Grocery or Kirana Store | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | ₹1,750per year (Grocery Shop)Checked on 2 Oct 2026 Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Retail Shop | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | ₹1,750 or ₹8,650per year by trade: cloth shop ₹1,750; apparel, departmental store ₹8,650Checked on 2 Oct 2026 Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Pharmacy or Medical Store | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | ₹1,750per year (Pharmacy)Checked on 2 Oct 2026 Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Online Selling Business | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | No official fee publishedper year; this trade is not on the GMC general trade licence fee listChecked on 2 Oct 2026 Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Salon or Beauty Parlour | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | ₹1,750 or ₹8,650per year: hairdressing saloon without AC ₹1,750; with AC ₹8,650Checked on 2 Oct 2026 Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Gym or Fitness Studio | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | No official fee publishedper year; this trade is not on the GMC general trade licence fee listChecked on 2 Oct 2026 Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Clinic | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | No official fee publishedper year; this trade is not on the GMC general trade licence fee listChecked on 2 Oct 2026 Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Coaching or Tuition Centre | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | ₹1,750 or ₹8,650per year: tutorial home up to 50 students ₹1,750; coaching centre of 50 to 100 students ₹8,650Checked on 2 Oct 2026 Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Office or Agency | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | ₹1,750 or ₹8,650per year by kind of office (for example IT management office ₹1,750; consultancy or company office ₹8,650)Checked on 2 Oct 2026 Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
| Import Export Business | General trade licence (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) | ₹1,750 or ₹8,650per year by kind of office (for example IT management office ₹1,750; consultancy or company office ₹8,650)Checked on 2 Oct 2026 Source | No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal. |
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
- Property tax receipt or rent agreement
- Owner ID and address proof
- FSSAI registration or licence (food trades)
- NOC from the health branch where the trade needs one
Steps to apply
- Collect the documents listed here.
- Apply online at gmc.assam.gov.in.
- Pay the official fee: the fee for your business type from the table above.
- Wait for the result. Usual time: No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal..
- Keep the certificate safe. Validity: Annual.
Where to apply
Guwahati Municipal Corporation. Official portal: gmc.assam.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
No time limit published by the corporation. Track your application on its portal.
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.
Free formatCommon questions
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Business guides for Guwahati
Each guide lists every licence the business needs in Guwahati, including the trade licence.