Operating a business in Bengaluru involves a stack of registrations with different authorities and different renewal cycles: BBMP for the trade licence, the Labour Department for Shops & Establishments, the Commercial Taxes Department for professional tax, the Ministry of MSME for Udyam, the Income Tax Department for PAN/TAN, the Registrar of Companies for corporate entities, and the GST department. We handle the applications and the calendar.
Who this is for
- New businesses setting up in Bengaluru
- Businesses opening a branch, shop, clinic, restaurant or office
- Companies and LLPs needing incorporation support and post-incorporation registrations
- Businesses with lapsed registrations discovered during an inspection, tender or due diligence
What Marvel does
- BBMP trade licence: new, renewal and category changes, with the premises documents BBMP requires
- Karnataka Shops & Commercial Establishments registration and renewals
- Professional tax enrolment and registration (employer and employees) and periodic filings
- MSME / Udyam registration and updates
- PAN, TAN and GST registration (see GST registration)
- Company, LLP and partnership formation support with a company secretary/CA where statutory certification is required
- A registrations register with renewal dates, and reminders
Documents and information usually required
- Constitution documents and identity proofs of owners/directors
- Premises proof: rent agreement/ownership, NOC, utility bill
- Photographs of premises (for trade licence), layout where required
- Employee count and salary bands (professional tax, S&E)
- Existing registrations, if any, and last renewals
Step-by-step process
Requirement map
Which registrations apply to your activity and premises; which are one-time and which renew.
Applications
Filed with the correct authority, fees paid, acknowledgements shared.
Inspection support
Where BBMP or the Labour Department inspects, we prepare the premises and documents.
Renewal calendar
Reminders and renewals so nothing lapses.
Timeline and fees
Most registrations are issued within weeks; BBMP trade licences can take longer where inspection is required. Government fees vary by registration and category and are paid to the authority. Our fee is fixed per registration or as an annual package.
Send us the situation in a couple of lines. We will tell you what applies — and if it is something you can do yourself.
Common problems we see
- Trade licence category not matching the actual activity
- Shops & Establishments registration never taken for a "small" office
- Professional tax enrolment missed, discovered when a bank or tender asks
- Udyam details out of date after turnover growth
Why Marvel Consultants
- We handle BBMP counters daily — the trade-licence process is familiar territory
- One point of contact for the full set, with a calendar
- Coordination with your CA or CS where certification is statutory
Frequently asked questions
Is a BBMP trade licence mandatory for an office?
BBMP requires a trade licence for trades and activities listed under its bye-laws carried on within its limits — most commercial premises, including many offices, shops, clinics and food businesses. The category and fee depend on the activity and area. We confirm applicability for your premises.
Do I need Shops & Establishments registration if I have GST?
Yes; they are unrelated. Shops & Establishments is a Karnataka labour-law registration for commercial establishments and is required irrespective of GST status.
What is professional tax in Karnataka?
A state tax on professions, trades and employment: employers deduct it from employees above the salary threshold and remit it, and the business itself pays an annual enrolment tax. Registration and periodic returns are required.
Do I need to visit your office to start?
No. Most matters start with a call or WhatsApp and photographs of your documents. We meet at our Yeshwanthpur office or at the property when a physical inspection, signature or original document is needed.
How are your fees structured?
A fixed professional fee agreed before work starts, quoted after a free first assessment of your documents. Government fees, stamp duty and statutory charges are separate and paid to the authority. We do not quote a headline price for complex matters because the work depends on what the records show.