Trade license is a permit issued by a municipal corporation granting permission to a person or entity to carry on a particular business at a specific premise. It ensures that the citizens are not adversely affected by health hazards and perils brought forth by the improper conduct of trade. It is a system that also ensures the manner of business pursued by a company is in accordance with the specified rules, safety guidelines and standards. The terms of trade license are laid down by the State Government, who is entrusted with the task of regulating and observing the trade within a city. If a trade is found to be unauthorized, it will be considered as an offense and may result in substantial penalty and prosecution. In this article, we look at the requirements and eligibility for obtaining Karnataka trade license.