Trade License

Illustrative guide to using the trade license module

The Trade License (TL) module offers the citizens and governance bodies a convenient and transparent means of processing trade licenses. Trade license is the permission issued by the local governing bodies to carry on specified business or trading activity within the authorized area. It is a mandatory document required to run a business or commercial activity of any type.

Key Features

The TL module enables citizens to apply for trade licenses or renew existing licenses online. It facilitates the governing bodies to validate and approve the license applications.

User Roles

User Role

Scope of Action

Role Description

Citizen

Apply for Trade License

Pay for license

Track status of the license application

Download payment receipts

Individuals and business entities

Counter Employee (CE)

Apply for a Trade License

Complete the Payment for Trade License

Keep a track of the status of the Trade License

Download/Print payment receipts, applications, TL certificate

Counter employees who assist citizens and file new trade license applications or renewal applications on their behalf

Document Verifier (DV)

Verify and forward

Send Back

Edit

Employees responsible for verifying the supporting documents submitted by citizens for new trade license or renewal of existing licenses

Field Inspector (FI)

Verify and forward

Send Back

Reject

Edit

Employees who go on to the field (i.e. location of trade) and physically verifies the information provided by the applicant is correct, checks safety precaution followed by the trade owner

Approver

Approve

Send Back

Reject

Cancel TL

The employee who has the final authority to approve or reject the application

Using TL

This section guides you through the details of using the TL module for each role. Click on the relevant role below to learn more about how to use the TL system.

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