FAQ , Trade License/ Company Incorporation

Application of trade license has to be submitted in the local government office where the company will be established. The application form is available in the websites of local government offices. Following documents has to be submitted along with the application: - Copy of Incorporation Certificate/ registration letter issued by BIDA for branch or liaison or / representative office, - Certified copy of the Memorandum of Association, - Rental deed or landownership document as proof of address of the business, - Applicant’s photo (three attested copies), - Copy of the National ID card or the passport. To obtain a trade license for factory, some additional documents are required which are as follows: - NOC from the local government authority (ward commissioner/union parishad), - Sketch map of the factory and surrounding area, - Description of machineries to be used in the factory, - Fire license and environment clearance certificate, and - Tax certificate (for renewal of trade license). If the company office/plant/factory has operation in more than one location the applicant is required to obtain trade licenses from every local government authority (ward commissioner/union parishad). A trade license is issued for a year and to be renewed every fiscal year.