Kerala - Apply for a Retail Shop License

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for a Retail Shop License, the applicant has to approach the respective local Municipality Corporation link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. An inspection of your shop premises may be conducted to ensure that it complies with local laws and regulations.
13. Once the application has been approved, the applicant will receive a license from the office.
14. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, Aadhaar card, PAN card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, Passbook, Electricity bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Proof of ownership or lease of the shop premises
• No-objection certificate (NOC) from the local municipal corporation or police department
• PAN card of the proprietor or the firm
• Passport-size photographs of the proprietor or the authorized signatory
• Trade license issued by the local municipal corporation
• GST registration certificate
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Director of Urban Affairs,
Swaraj Bhavan,Nanthancode,Kowdiar(PO)
Thiruvananthapuram - 695003
Ph: 0471-2318896, 0471-2325708
Contact link

Eligibility

• Age: The applicant should be at least 18 years old.
• Nationality: The applicant should be an Indian citizen.
• Business entity: The applicant can be an individual, a partnership firm, a limited liability partnership (LLP), or a private limited company.
• Shop premises: The shop premises should comply with the local laws and regulations and should not be in a prohibited area.
• Tax registration: The applicant should have obtained the necessary tax registrations such as GST registration, if applicable.
• No criminal record: The applicant should not have any criminal record or pending criminal cases.
• Compliance with other laws: The applicant should comply with other relevant laws such as labor laws, environmental laws, and food safety laws, depending on the nature of the business.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

• The license is valid for a specified period and needs to be renewed periodically.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Type of business entity
• Address
• Contact details
• Age
• Gender
• Fax
• Email
• Nature of business
• Details of tax registration
• Details of the shop premises
• Other relevant information
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A retail shop license is a legal document that is required for opening and operating a retail shop in India. It is issued by the local municipal corporation.
• The license is issued to ensure that the shop premises comply with local laws and regulations and that the business operates safely and hygienically.

Information which might help

• It is mandatory for all businesses engaged in retail trade, whether they sell goods or services, to obtain a retail shop license.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

The benefits of obtaining a retail shop license in India are as follows:

• Legal compliance
• Business Credibility
• Protection of public health
• Access to government schemes and benefits
• Ease of doing business
• Banking and financial services
• Insurance