India Law
Legal Guides

Legal Guides

Free, plain-English guides on Indian family, business, tax, and property law — written by practicing advocates, backed by Supreme Court rulings and statutes.

AllAccountingAccounting & ComplianceAccounting / CFO / AdvisoryCompany RegistrationFood & SafetyGST RegistrationITR FilingTrademark RegistrationAdoptionAgreements ContractsAuditBookkeeping AccountingBusiness Startup AdvisoryCa TaxCalculators ToolsCapital Share ChangesCompany TypesCopyrightCustodyDesignDin DpinDirector Partner ChangesDivorceDivorce GroundsDomestic ViolenceDscEntity ConversionsEnvironmentalFinancial ServicesFood SafetyFundraising Business PlanGeneralGiGst RegistrationGst ReturnsGuardianshipHong KongIncome Tax ReturnsIncome Tax Tan PanIp InternationalIp Protection LitigationLabourLegalLegal ConsultationLegal NoticesLlp ComplianceLlp Opc ClosureLogo Business ServicesMaintenanceMarriageMarriage PersonalMca Roc ComplianceName Address Object ChangesNgo Trust SocietyNotary AttestationOffshoreOpc ComplianceOther ComplianceOther CountriesPatentPayrollPropertyQualityRegulatorySeparationSingaporeSoftware SaasStartup SupportStrike OffTax NoticesTds ReturnsTrade CommerceTrademark DisputesTrademark RegistrationUae DubaiUkUsaVirtual CfoWinding Up Liquidation
Trade Commerce
5 min read

What Is a Trade Commerce License and Who Needs One?

> A trade commerce license is a mandatory registration that authorises a business to carry out commercial activities within a specific municipal or state jurisdiction. Without it, your business may be operating illegally.

Read guide
More Guides
Trade Commerce

How to Register a Trade Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

4 min
Trade Commerce

Types of Trade Licenses: Import, Export, Wholesale, Retail

5 min
Trade Commerce

Trade License vs Business Registration: Key Differences

4 min
Trade Commerce

Best Trade License for E-Commerce: Comparison Guide

4 min
Trade Commerce

Pros and Cons of LLC for Trade Businesses

6 min
Trade Commerce

Eligibility Criteria for an Export License in 2025

4 min
Trade Commerce

Steps to Apply for a Trade License Online

4 min
Trade Commerce

Next Steps After Getting Your Trade License

5 min