The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (“BBMP”) has issued a public notice regarding the renewal process for Trade Licenses applicable for the year 2025-26. The notification delineates key procedural requirements for traders operating within BBMP’s jurisdiction.

Key highlights:

• Trade licenses may now be renewed for a period ranging from one to five years (‘April to March’), based on the trader’s preference;
• The renewal fee will be based on the number of financial years selected by the trader;
• Payment options include online transactions or remittance through bank challan at Canara Bank;
• Renewal timelines and penalty structure:
• 1. 1^st February 2025 – 28^th February 2025: Renewal without penalty.
  2. 1^st March 2025 – 31^st March 2025: Renewal with a 25% penalty on the prescribed fee.
  3. From 1^st April 2025 onwards: Renewal with a 100% penalty on the prescribed fee.
• The renewal application must be submitted exclusively through online mode.

At present, the official Notification has not been published on the BBMP website. This update is based on information sourced from media reports. We will continue to monitor and provide further updates as necessary.

Source: Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike

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