IFTE & OS License ( Trade License) in Cochin Municipal Corporation

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An Introduction – IFTE & OS License in Cochin Municipal Corporation

IFTE and OS License ( previously known as D&O Trade License ) is a certificate issued by the local government like Panchayat, Municipality, and Municipal Corporations. This certificate is permission to do business in the local limits of the concerned Local Self Government (LSGD). The complete form of IFTE & OS License is Issue of License to Factories, Trades, Entrepreneurship Activities, and Other Services (D & O is Dangerous and Offensive Trades). In Kerala, the Health department of Municipal Corporation/ Panchayat/ Municipality issues the IFTE & OS Licence. This registration is mandatory for every constitution of business in Kerala. The IFTE & OS License issue in Kerala is controlled and regulated by ” The Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 “. The trade license applies to all businesses in India, like Proprietorships, Partnerships, Private Limited Companies, LLPs, Societies, etc.

Every commercial/non-commercial Establishment must obtain Trade License issued by the local government. Along with Trade License, commercial establishments must obtain Shop and Establishment License and Labour Welfare Fund Registration issued by Labour Department before starting commercial operations or appointing employees in the Establishment. Commercial Establishments includes shops, offices, hotel, restaurant, boarding or eating house, cafes or any other refreshment house, a cinema theatre, etc. PEAK Business Consultancy Services assists entrepreneurs in obtaining the IFTE & OS Trade License in Kerala. We are the pioneer consultants for registering IFTE & OS License ( Trade License) in Kochi Municipal Corporation.

The Health Department of the Concerned authority usually issues the IFTE & OS License. In the case of Cochin Municipal Corporations, the concerned Health Department granted the license. IFTE & OS License is a  promise by the business establishment to the concerned government selling the sale of prohibited goods, drugs, offensive goods, and pollution.


Every business establishment who have a physical presence in India, even if, it is an Office, must obtain two registrations mandatory before starting commercial activities or appointing an employee

  1. Trade License
  2. Shop and Establishment License or Gumasta License issued by the Labour Commissionerate.
Helps to obtain IFTE & OS License ( D & O Trade License) of Kochi Municipal Corporation
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Procedure for Online Application of IFTE & OS License ( D & O Trade License ) in Kochi Municipal Corporation

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

The web link for visiting the official page of Kochi Municipal Corporation is https://kochicorporation.lsgkerala.gov.in/

The web link for Apply New / Renewing the IFTE & OS License of Kochi Municipal Corporation is: https://citizen.lsgkerala.gov.in/service-search/4

   Detailed step-by-step IFTE & OS License online registratoin Procedure in Kochi Municipal Corporation  

The license fees depend upon the Expected Capital Investment of the Business Establishment. The applicable fee structure is given below.

Fees for IFTE & OS License in Kerala

License Fees Manufacturing / Trading Sector Service Sector
Rs. 500 upto 25 Lakh upto 10 Lakh
Rs. 1,000 25 Lakh – 1 Crore 10 Lakh – 25 Lakh
Rs. 5,000 1 Crore – 5 Crore 25 Lakh – 2 Crore
Rs. 10,000 5 Crore – 10 Crore 2 Crore – 5 Crore
Rs. 15,000 Above 10 Crore Above 5 Crore

Documents requires ( For Mannual Application)

  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 building 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)

Trade License / D & O License Fees as per Notification Vol VI No 2326 Dated 31/10/2017

(SRO 674/2017)-Kerala Panchayat Raj (Issue of Licence to Dangerous and Offensive Trades and Factories ) Amendment Rules 2017

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