If you run a shop, restaurant, clinic, salon, or any commercial establishment in Bangalore, your BBMP trade licence must be renewed every year — and missing the deadline means a daily penalty that adds up fast. With the annual renewal window falling early in the year, it pays to know the exact deadline, fee structure, and documents before the rush. Here is the 2026 guide.
When Is the BBMP Trade Licence Renewal Due?
BBMP trade licences are renewed annually, and the renewal window falls in the January–February period. The commonly cited cut-off is 28 February — miss it, and late fees kick in from March onwards.
Because thousands of establishments renew in the same window, doing it early in the year avoids portal congestion and last-minute penalties.
Late Renewal Penalty
Miss the deadline and BBMP charges a late fee of roughly Rs. 50–Rs. 100 per day, depending on your trade category, accruing from March. For higher-fee trade categories this compounds quickly:
| Delay | Approx. Penalty (at ~Rs. 75/day) |
|---|---|
| 15 days late | ~Rs. 1,125 |
| 1 month late | ~Rs. 2,250 |
| 3 months late | ~Rs. 6,750 |
The exact per-day figure depends on your trade category — but the pattern is clear: a small task deferred becomes an avoidable bill.
How Much Is the Renewal Fee?
The BBMP trade licence fee is not a single flat number — it depends on:
- Your trade category (retail, food, manufacturing, services, etc.)
- The area of your premises (square footage)
- The zone / ward your establishment falls under
Because of this, the only reliable figure is the one BBMP computes for your specific licence. The government fee is separate from any service charge — and it is what determines your renewal cost.
The Multi-Year Renewal Option
If your business has a clean compliance history, BBMP allows renewal for up to five years at once instead of every year. This saves you the annual scramble — though it is not automatic for every applicant, so check eligibility on the portal when you renew.
Documents Required for Renewal
Renewal is lighter than a fresh application. You typically need:
- Previous year’s trade licence (copy) or the licence number
- Latest property tax receipt for the premises
- Updated business details (only if anything changed — name, activity, area, ownership)
- Rental agreement / ownership proof for the premises (if requested)
Note: BBMP usually does not re-inspect the premises for a renewal, unless there is a change in business activity, location, or ownership.
How to Renew Online — Step by Step
- Go to the BBMP trade licence portal and log in.
- Locate your existing licence by its licence number.
- Confirm the trade and premises details (update only if changed).
- BBMP computes the renewal fee for your category and area.
- Pay online and download the renewed licence.
Where People Get Stuck
- Forgetting the deadline — the daily penalty is the most common avoidable cost.
- Property tax receipt not ready — renewal can stall without it.
- Detail mismatches between the old licence and current records.
- Portal login / payment issues during the peak renewal window.
Renew It Yourself vs. Get It Done
Doing It Yourself
Log in, reconcile details, pay, and download — straightforward if your records are clean and you renew before the deadline. If details have changed or the portal balks, expect follow-up.
Let Sevantay Handle It
Give us your existing licence number (or last year’s licence/receipt), the trade name, and the premises details — we confirm the exact renewal fee and share a quote before you pay.
- Exact fee confirmed for your trade category and area
- Pay after we confirm — the government fee is passed through; only our service fee carries GST
- We handle the portal so you do not miss the February deadline
- Multi-year renewal arranged if you are eligible
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How Sevantay Can Help
A trade licence lapse can mean penalties or trouble during an inspection. Sevantay’s trade licence assistance team renews it for you — on time, at the confirmed fee, with the licence delivered to your tracking page.
Do not let the deadline slip.
- Call us: +91-9986914198
- WhatsApp: Send a message
- Renew online → — upload last year’s licence and we will confirm the fee and renew it