Updated on July 11, 2025 10:28:21 AM
Municipal authorities, such as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), require businesses to obtain a trade license to engage in certain commercial or trade activities within their local jurisdiction. But maintaining a trade license is a continuous process. Trade licenses must be renewed on time for businesses to operate lawfully.
Each trade license has a period of validity, usually one fiscal year, after which it must be renewed. There may be fines, a halt to business operations, or even legal action if you don't renew your Trade License on time. To maintain compliance and prevent operational disruptions, you must renew your MCD trade license before the deadline.
The MCD trade license renewal procedure can now be completed entirely online because of digitization. The applicant must pay the required renewal fee, upload pertinent documents such as the prior license, property tax receipts, and identification proof, log in to the official portal, and provide updated business information.
Our knowledgeable staff is available to help you with a simple and quick online trade license renewal process, regardless of your business type: manufacturer, trader, service provider, or shop owner. To help you maintain compliance with local regulations, we ensure that all documentation is accurate and submitted on time.
You can easily renew your trade license online and carry on with your business as usual. For prompt renewal services and professional assistance, get in touch with us right now.
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Trade License Renewal is the process of extending the validity of a trade license issued by the local municipal authority, such as MCD in Delhi. This license allows businesses to operate legally within a specific area and ensures compliance with health, safety, and legal regulations.
Typically, trade licenses are valid for one year and must be renewed annually to continue business operations without interruption. The renewal process includes submitting an application, paying the required fee, and providing relevant documents like the existing license and tax receipts.
Timely renewal is essential to avoid penalties, legal issues, or suspension of business activities. It helps maintain your business’s legal status and operational credibility.
The Trade License Renewal ensures that the businesses continue to oblige to the laws and regulations set by the authority. Some of the important benefits that businesses get with a general trade license are listed below.
Entities with a general trade license which has exceeded its validity can fill out the application form on the official website of the MCD with all the mandatory and specified details for the trade license renewal.
Candidates have to login their account and see their dashboard.
An option for trade license renewal will be available as “Renewal of License”.
Candidates may upload the required and specified documents for the trade license renewal.
The fee of the trade license renewal is to be paid by the candidates.
Once the above listed steps are completed, candidates can download the renewed general trade license through their dashboard.
The required documents that the businesses would need to submit for trade license renewal are listed below.
The table below displays the fee that is charged by the government for trade license renewal and it is categorized as per the localities and size of the infrastructure which will be premised for trades.
| Category of the localities | Up to 10 Square Meters | Between 10 to 20 Square Meters | Between 21 to 400 Square Meters | Above 400 Square Meters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Rs 3,968 | Rs 9,919 | Rs 166/sqm | Rs 83/sqm |
| B | Rs 3,968 | Rs 9,919 | Rs 166/sqm | Rs 83/sqm |
| C | Rs 2,645 | Rs 6,613 | Rs 132/sqm | Rs 66/sqm |
| D | Rs 2,645 | Rs 6,613 | Rs 132/sqm | Rs 66/sqm |
| E | Rs 1,323 | Rs 3,306 | Rs 99/sqm | Rs 50/sqm |
| F | Rs 1,323 | Rs 3,306 | Rs 99/sqm | Rs 50/sqm |
| G | Rs 1,323 | Rs 3,306 | Rs 99/sqm | Rs 50/sqm |
| H | Rs 1,323 | Rs 3,306 | Rs 99/sqm | Rs 50/sqm |
| Professional Fees | Rs 7500 | |||
Note: The trade license for special categories have a different fee structure.
Learn about the penalties that the business who do not possess a trade license, or disobey the set rules or continue to trade with an outdated trade license may face:
Conclusion
A General Trade License (GTL) allows businesses to deal with other businesses or engage in commercial activities with compliance to the legal framework. The General Trade License (GTL) plays a major role to ensure that customers can trust the business and that the entities hold credibility.
The MCD Trade License ensures that the businesses comply with legal requirements before executing any sale, purchase, or trade of goods and services. The general trade license can be renewed once its validity of three years is over.
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Businesses are allowed to conduct financial activities and buy and sell or trade commodities and services after obtaining a general trade license. MCD Trade License can be obtained from Central Licensing & Enforcement Cell (CL&EC) in a variety of categories and forms.
Yes, a general trade license is to be renewed to continue to operate business and sell, buy, or trade goods and services or else fines and legal actions will be imposed upon them.
Visit the dashboard on MCD website, select the option of renewal of license and proceed with the application, upload the required documents and submit the application. You can download the renewed general trade license through the dashboard.
Yes, any entity with a trade license must renew it once its validity is over to continue their business in Nehru Place, Connaught Place, Khan Market, Defence Colony, South Extension, Vasant Vihar, Greater Kailash, Saket, South Delhi and more.
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