Goa - Apply for Trade License

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

  1. The applicant has to submit an application addressed to the Licensing Authority of the concerned municipal corporation/municipality where the business is proposed.
  2. Link for contact details : Municipal Council please select the respective corporation name at the bottom of the page. AND Directorate of Panchayat please use the link for contact details.
  3. Go to the respective office.
  4. Meet the respective authority at the licensing department of the Municipal Corporation / Municipality office. Applicant shall get the advice from the authority to be followed to apply for the respective trade.
  5. Collect the applicable application form or write on a plain A4 paper as per advice.
  6. Submit the completed application form along with required document as per our page.
  7. Authorities will check the submitted application and announce the fees / charges. Please pay and get the receipt.
  8. This application will be moved to the respective authority of the Zone for field verification of site.
  9. After field verification, authority will submit verification report before the trade licence committee.
  10. If the Trade license committee observes that all norms are complied with by the applicant, authorities will issue order to make applicable payment.
  11. Applicant shall make the payment as advised.
  12. After all the above steps, applicant gets notification from the department. Please follow the notification to get the license.
  13. If the Trade license committee observes that all norms are not complied with by the applicant, the application by rejected.


Note:

  1. It is advised to submit additional set of copy of the documents and get counter signed for your safety while applying with government department..
  2. Visit your nearest or a running trade in your region and consult with them for any latest update requirements.


Apply Online:

  1. The applicant need to register themselves in the website Link: link
  2. After registration, the applicant need to login using credentials and click on “Services” then “Menu” then “All Services”then “ Municipal Administration” then “ Trade License”.
  3. The applicant need to fill in the application form.
  4. After completing the application form the applicant need to submit the application and note the acknowledgement number for tracking the status of your application
  5. Compliances (if any) will be communicated after the scrutiny of your application.

Apply through CSC

  1. To Apply for Trade License, the applicant has to approach the nearest CSC center – link
    • NOTE: The applicant has to select a state, district, and block name from the drop-down menu, or the applicant has to click on their respective district to find nearby centers.
  2. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
  3. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  4. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
  5. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
  6. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
  7. 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.
  8. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
  9. This application will be moved to the respective authority of the Zone for field verification of the site.
  10. After field verification, the authority will submit a verification report before the trade license committee.
  11. 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.
  12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
  13. The applicant will get a license by visiting the center.
  14. This entire process can be completed within 3 – 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.


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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application form
  • ID Proof of the Applicant (PAN/DL/Passport/Bank Passbook)
  • Address Proof of the Applicant (DL/ Passport/Bank Passbook)
  • Passport Photograph (for single owner) or Jt. Photography (for Jt. Owners)
  • For Companies/Firms/Societies (Registration Certificate)
  • Property Tax up-to-date tax receipt (Commercial --Business --Industrial)
  • GST Number
  • Letter head
  • Self-declaration
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Rental agreement if it is a rented place


Note:

  • Apart from the above listed documents, authorities may ask for additional information or document. Please provide them for smooth processing.


Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Directorate of Municipal Administration,
Department of Urban Development
Government of Goa
1st Floor, Dempo Towers,
EDC Patto Plaza,
Panaji-Goa
Pin – 403001
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone No : 0832- 2438708, 0832 – 2438640
Fax nos: 2438590
Contact Link: Link

EligibilityEdit

  • Those who are 18 years and above are eligible to apply
  • The applicant must not have any criminal records
  • Business must be legally permissible.


FeesEdit

  • Fees structure is different for different states.
  • Please pay as authority’s advice at the time of applying.
  • Don’t forget to take the receipt for the payment.




ValidityEdit

  • License is valid for 1 financial year or as notified on the license.


Documents to UseEdit

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links


Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

15 days to one month


Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type="website">video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external
websites.
Please remove the "&" inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe,
myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
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InstructionsEdit

  • Rules and regulations in relation to the issuance of a trade license varies from state to state.
  • The fee structure for the issuance of the license differs based on the nature of the business
  • The failure to comply with pre-requisites of the trade license can also result in the closure of a business.


Required InformationEdit

  • Name of the applicant
  • Address of the applicant
  • Father's Name
  • Aadhaar card
  • Mobile number
  • email ID


Need for the DocumentEdit

  • No centre shall operate without proper permission and license.
  • Apply and obtain this license for a legitimate operation.



Information which might helpEdit

  • However, the license does not allow the holder to any other trade or business than for it is issued
  • Please follow government’s announcement to avoid un-necessary actions for not following the policy.


Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.


External LinksEdit

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OthersEdit

More information which might help people.