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title: "GHMC Trade Licence in Hyderabad"
url: https://www.anukram.in/trade-license-hyderabad.html
description: "GHMC trade licence for shops, restaurants, clinics and workshops inside Hyderabad city limits. Documents, fees, renewal penalties and online filing, with a fixed fee quoted upfront."
updated: 2026-10-04
source: Anukram, Hyderabad (anukram.in)
license: Free to read, quote and cite with a link to anukram.in. General information, not professional advice.
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# GHMC Trade Licence in Hyderabad

Run a shop, restaurant, clinic or workshop inside Hyderabad city limits? We file your GHMC trade licence and track the yearly renewal, so you avoid the penalty.

[WhatsApp us for a quote](https://wa.me/919631526999?text=Hi+Anurag,+I+need+a+GHMC+trade+licence+in+Hyderabad.)

[Image: Hyderabad business premises with a trade licence certificate and a small Charminar silhouette]

Reviewed 4 October 2026. Hyderabad, Telangana.

## Who needs a GHMC trade licence

### Shops and retail outlets

Kirana, clothing, electronics and general stores inside GHMC limits, from market lanes to malls.

### Restaurants, cafes and cloud kitchens

Eating places need a trade licence in addition to an FSSAI licence.

### Clinics, salons and gyms

Service premises open to customers, such as clinics, beauty parlours and fitness studios.

### Workshops, godowns and small units

Repair shops, storage and small manufacturing from commercial or industrial premises.

### Offices and consultancies

Where a trade or business is carried on from commercial premises inside the city limits. We confirm for your activity.

## Trade licence, Shops Act, FSSAI and GST: what is the difference

| Registration | What it is | Who issues it |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GHMC trade licence | Permission to carry on a trade at premises inside city limits. Renewed every year. | GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation) |
| Shops and Establishments | Labour-law registration covering staff, hours and leave | Telangana Labour Department |
| FSSAI licence | Food safety licence for any food business | FSSAI or Telangana food safety authority |
| GST registration | Tax registration once turnover crosses the limit | GST portal |

These are separate and one does not replace another. Most Hyderabad shops and restaurants need two or more of them.

## What it costs

- **GHMC fee:** depends on the trade category, the plinth area of the premises and the width of the road outside. Reported fees start at a few hundred rupees and can reach ₹25,000 or more.
- **Telangana Green Fund charge:** added on top of the licence fee. It has been reported as 10% of the fee for licences up to ₹5,000 and ₹1,000 above that.
- **Our fee:** fixed and quoted before you pay. We work out the exact GHMC fee for your premises on the portal first.

## Renewal and penalties

GHMC announces a schedule every year for new and renewal licences. For the 2026 licence year, renewal was penalty-free until 20 December 2025, a 25% penalty applied until 19 February 2026 and 50% after that. GHMC also said businesses operating without a valid licence face a 100% penalty. Dates change each year, so check the GHMC portal or ask us, and we will set a reminder for you.

## Documents we ask for

- Identity proof: Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID, passport or driving licence. For a company or firm: the incorporation certificate or deed
- Proof of the premises: rent agreement with the owner's no-objection letter, latest property tax receipt, or an electricity or water bill
- A clear photograph of the premises and the shop front
- Details of the trade: type of business, plinth area of the premises, road width outside
- A mobile number you control, since the GHMC portal uses an OTP to log in

## How it works

1

### Send details on WhatsApp

Business type, address, plinth area and documents. We tell you if GHMC is the right authority for your address.

2

### We register on the GHMC portal

We create your trade login with your mobile number and OTP on ghmc.gov.in.

3

### Form, documents and payment

We fill the application, upload the documents and you pay the fee online.

4

### Certificate issued

After payment the licence certificate with a Trade Licence Identification Number is issued. We share it on WhatsApp and note the renewal date.

GHMC trade licence in Hyderabad

₹1,499

Our fee. GHMC fee and Green Fund charge are extra.

[Start on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/919631526999?text=Hi+Anurag,+I+need+a+GHMC+trade+licence+in+Hyderabad.)

## Related registrations in Hyderabad

- **Shops and Establishments:** if you have employees. See [Shops Act registration in Hyderabad](https://www.anukram.in/shop-act-registration-hyderabad.html).
- **GST:** once turnover crosses the limit. See [GST registration in Hyderabad](https://www.anukram.in/gst-registration-hyderabad.html).
- **FSSAI:** for any food business. See [FSSAI licence](https://www.anukram.in/fssai-license.html).
- **Udyam (MSME):** free and useful for loans. See [Udyam registration](https://www.anukram.in/msme-udyam-registration.html).

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need a GHMC trade licence if I already have Shops and Establishments registration?

Yes. They are different. Shops and Establishments registration is under labour law and is about employees and working conditions. The GHMC trade licence is a municipal permission to carry on a trade or business at premises inside Hyderabad city limits. Many businesses need both.

### Which premises does the GHMC trade licence cover?

Premises within Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation limits. If your shop or office is under another local body, such as a different municipality or the Secunderabad Cantonment Board, the trade licence comes from that body. Tell us your address and we confirm which one applies.

### How much does a GHMC trade licence cost?

The fee depends on the trade category, the plinth area of the premises and the road width outside. Reported fees start at a few hundred rupees and can go to ₹25,000 or more, plus a Telangana Green Fund charge. We work out the exact fee for your premises on the portal before you pay.

### What happens if I run without a licence or renew late?

GHMC announces a yearly schedule with penalties. For the 2026 licence year, renewal was penalty-free until 20 December 2025, then 25% penalty until 19 February 2026, then 50%, and GHMC said businesses operating without a valid licence face a 100% penalty. Check the portal for the current year's dates.

### Is the licence valid for one year?

Trade licences are renewed every year on the GHMC schedule. We set a reminder so you renew inside the penalty-free window.

## Related Hyderabad services

[Shops Act registration (Telangana)](https://www.anukram.in/shop-act-registration-hyderabad.html)[GST registration in Hyderabad](https://www.anukram.in/gst-registration-hyderabad.html)[FSSAI licence](https://www.anukram.in/fssai-license.html)[Udyam (MSME) registration](https://www.anukram.in/msme-udyam-registration.html)

**Note:** This page is general information, not professional advice for your case. Rules, fees and processing times change; we confirm the current position on the official portal before we file. Anukram is a compliance services platform operated by Anurag, Hyderabad. It is not a Chartered Accountant firm.

> Anukram professional fee: INR 1,499. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are extra where applicable. Contact: WhatsApp +91 96315 26999.


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