Get Your Trade License for physical office in Kerala: A Step-by-Step Guide

Trade Licence is a certification issued by local authorities such as Panchayat, Municipality and Municipal Corporations. This certificate is a license to conduct a business within the local boundaries of a specific local government (LSGD). Complete IFTE & An operating system license is a license for factories, trade, business and other services (D&O is dangerous and abusive trade). In Kerala, the Ministry of Health issues Municipal Corporation/ Panchayat/ Municipality IFTE & Operating System License. This registration is mandatory for any commercial establishment in Kerala.IFTE & The operating system licensing issue in Kerala is controlled and regulated by The Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994. The business license applies to any business in India like own company, partnership, limited liability company, LLP, partnership etc.

Procedure for Online Application of Trade License in Kerala Municipal Corporation or Panchayath License

Businesses within Kochi Municipal Corporations’ limits can apply online for Trade licenses. We can Apply for New Licenses and Renewal Existing Licenses through an Online portal. https://citizen.lsgkerala.gov.in/

Documents require ( For Manual Application)

1. 1. Affidavit of Applicant (Rs. 200 Stamp Paper)
   2. Rent Agreement ( if the Building is rental)
   3. Applicant’s ID proof ( Aadhaar and PAN)
   4. Applicant’s Address proof ( Aadhaar and PAN)
   5. Building Owner consent on Rs. 200/- stamp paper
   6. Copy of making tax receipt for the current year
   7. Filed Application form with phone number pasted with Rs. 5/- court fee stamp ( from NagraSabha)
   8. Board Resolution / AOA/ MOA (In case of Private / Public Company)
   9. Authorization Letter – Company Letterhead (In case of Partnership / LLP)
   10. Id Proof of Building Owner ( Aadhaar Card)

How to take GST Registration in virtual office in Kerala?

Goods and Services Tax (GST) has come into force from 1st July 2017. Every business carrying out a taxable supply of goods or services in Kochi, Kerala whose turnover exceeds the threshold limit of Rs. 20 lakhs per year will be required to register as a normal taxable person. This process of GST registration in Kochi, Kerala is very simple.

GST registration is done through GST Portal.

If you own a space, you can show the tax-paid receipt for proof of ownership. If you rent a space, you can use a rental agreement. You can also use a shared office space or a virtual office in Kochi for GST registration.

Wbb office offers an Address for GST Registration in Kochi.

You can access GST Portal from here.

Documents needed for GST Registration in Chennai:

Sole Proprietorship :

1. 1. PAN Card
   2. Aadhar Card
   3. Passport Size Photo
   4. Business Address Proof (Get a Virtual Address in Kochi for GST)
   5. Current Bank Account Statement

Partnership Firm :

1. 1. PAN Card of Partnership Firm
   2. PAN Card of Partners
   3. Aadhar Card of Partners
   4. Passport Size Photo
   5. Business Address Proof (Get a Virtual Address in Kochi for GST)
   6. Current Bank Account Statement

LLP Company:

1. 1. PAN CPAN Card of LLP
   2. PAN Card of Partners
   3. Aadhar Card of Partners
   4. Passport Size Photo
   5. Business Address Proof (Get a Virtual Address in Kochi for GST)
   6. Current Bank Account Statement
   7. Certificate of Incorporation
   8. LLP Agreement

Private Limited Company :

1. 1. PAN Card of Company
   2. PAN Card of Directors
   3. Aadhar Card of Directors
   4. Passport Size Photo
   5. Business Address Proof (Get a Virtual Address in Kochi for GST)
   6. Current Bank Account Statement / Cancelled Cheque
   7. Certificate of Incorporation MOA & AOA

To obtain a Virtual Office for GST Registration in Kerala, call +91-8589880002