Trade licence

This query is : Resolved

Share Report Follow Query Ask a Query

Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

01 October 2013 is the taxi driver who is also the owner require trade licence as he is under profession

Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

16 October 2013 taxi owner require to take trade license can any ansr plssssss

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma (Expert)
Follow

02 August 2025 Yes, a **taxi driver who owns the taxi** may be required to obtain a **trade license**, depending on the **local municipal laws** or **state-specific regulations**.

### ✅ Here's a breakdown:

---

### 🔹 **What is a Trade License?**

A **trade license** is a permission issued by the local municipal authority (like a municipal corporation) allowing individuals or businesses to carry on specific trades or businesses within a particular jurisdiction.

---

### 🔹 **Does a Taxi Driver Need One?**

#### 1. **If the taxi is operated as a commercial activity:**

* Even though driving a taxi is considered a **profession**, **owning and operating** it for profit may classify it as a **commercial business**.
* Many **municipal corporations** (like in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, etc.) require trade licenses for commercial transport activities, especially if:

* The individual owns **multiple taxis**
* Operates a **taxi service business**
* Employs **other drivers**

✅ **In such cases**, a **trade license is typically required.**

---

#### 2. **If the taxi is personally owned and operated by the driver (solely):**

* In smaller municipalities or rural areas, or when the person is a **sole operator** of one vehicle, local authorities may **not require a trade license**, especially if a **commercial vehicle permit** and other transport licenses are already in place.

---

### 📌 Summary:

* ✔️ **Yes**, trade license is **usually required** if the activity is treated as a **commercial transport business**.
* ❌ **May not be required** if the taxi is operated individually and only transport-related licenses (like permit, fitness certificate, etc.) are in place.

---

### 🔎 Suggestion:

You should check with your **local municipal corporation or panchayat office** for precise rules, as **trade license requirements vary by jurisdiction**.

Let me know your city or state if you'd like help checking specific local rules.

You need to be the querist or approved CAclub expert to take part in this query .
Click here to login now