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Trade license in West Bengal towns (trade licence)
The trade licence fee for every business type in West Bengal towns, the documents and where to apply.
Fees last checked: 28 Oct 2026
The short answer
The trade licence fee for every business type in West Bengal towns, the documents and where to apply. Key facts: Issued by: your municipality; Fee, retail shop: Varies (set by each municipality by trade type; shown before payment); Apply at: wburbanservices.gov.in.
Source: wburbanservices.gov.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 West Bengal towns it comes from the your municipality.
Required under the West Bengal Municipal Act, 1993.
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 (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentNot officially verified Source | Often issued on payment |
| Cloud Kitchen | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentNot officially verified Source | Often issued on payment |
| Bakery or Sweet Shop | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentNot officially verified Source | Often issued on payment |
| Home Food or Tiffin Business | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentNot officially verified Source | Often issued on payment |
| Catering Business | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentNot officially verified Source | Often issued on payment |
| Grocery or Kirana Store | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentNot officially verified Source | Often issued on payment |
| Retail Shop | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentNot officially verified Source | Often issued on payment |
| Pharmacy or Medical Store | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentNot officially verified Source | Often issued on payment |
| Online Selling Business | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentNot officially verified Source | Often issued on payment |
| Salon or Beauty Parlour | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentNot officially verified Source | Often issued on payment |
| Gym or Fitness Studio | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentNot officially verified Source | Often issued on payment |
| Clinic | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentNot officially verified Source | Often issued on payment |
| Coaching or Tuition Centre | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentNot officially verified Source | Often issued on payment |
| Office or Agency | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentNot officially verified Source | Often issued on payment |
| Import Export Business | Trade licence (Certificate of Enlistment) | Variesset by each municipality by trade type; shown before paymentNot officially verified Source | Often issued on payment |
Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay.
Documents to keep ready
- Photo ID of the owner
- Property tax receipt, plus rent agreement or owner's NOC
- PAN
Steps to apply
- Collect the documents listed here.
- Apply online at wburbanservices.gov.in.
- Pay the official fee: the fee for your business type from the table above.
- Wait for the result. Usual time: Often issued on payment.
- Keep the certificate safe. Validity: One financial year; auto renewal available.
Where to apply
your municipality. Official portal: wburbanservices.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
Often issued on payment
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 West Bengal towns
Each guide lists every licence the business needs in West Bengal towns, including the trade licence.
Your next step
Food license in West Bengal towns (FSSAI registration)
After that:
- Shop license fees in West Bengal (Shops and Establishments registration)
- Professional tax in West Bengal