Shop Trade License Fee Calculator (Pakistan)
Estimate the annual trade license fee for your shop or business. Select your business type, enter the shop size in square feet, and adjust the municipal fee schedule to match your city or town authority.
Note: Municipal fees differ by city and authority (municipal corporation, district council, cantonment board) and are revised periodically. The defaults below are plausible estimates — verify with your local authority and adjust the editable schedule before relying on the result.
Your business
Total covered area used for the business.
Applied on the annual fee when renewing late.
Editable fee schedule (Rs)
Annual fee = base fee for the business type + (per-square-foot rate x shop size). Update any figure to match your municipal authority.
| Business type | Base fee (annual) | Rate per sq ft (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Retail shop | ||
| Restaurant / cafe | ||
| Workshop / repair shop | ||
| Warehouse / godown | ||
| Grocery / general store | ||
| Pharmacy / medical store | ||
| Salon / barber shop | ||
| Office / service business |
Annual license fee
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Late renewal surcharge
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On-time renewal
Total payable
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Fee breakdown
| Business type | — |
| Base fee | — |
| Area charge (— sq ft x Rs —) | — |
| Late renewal surcharge | — |
| Total payable | — |
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How to use
- Select your business type and enter the shop size in square feet.
- Choose whether you are renewing on time or late, and set the surcharge rate.
- Adjust any figure in the fee schedule to match your local authority.
- Press Calculate License Fee to see the annual fee, surcharge, and total.
Frequently asked questions
Most local authorities in Pakistan require shops, restaurants, workshops, and warehouses to hold a valid trade license issued by the municipal corporation, district council, or cantonment board that covers their area.
This calculator uses a base fee for your business type plus a per-square-foot rate multiplied by the shop size. The exact formula and rates are set by your local authority, so adjust the schedule to match it.
Most authorities charge a late renewal surcharge, often a percentage of the annual fee. This calculator applies the surcharge rate you set when you choose late renewal.
Yes. Fees differ between cities and even between authorities within the same city, such as a municipal corporation and a cantonment board. Verify the current schedule with the authority that covers your shop location.