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Do I Need Both Trade License & Shop & Establishment (Gumasta) License for a Home-Based Business in Mumbai?
I'm planning to start a home-based pickle business in Maharashtra and will be selling through Shopify and Amazon. I already know that FSSAI Registration and GST Registration are mandatory, so no doubts there. However, I’m confused about whether I need both a Trade License and a Shop & Establishment (Gumasta) License while operating from home. From my research: Trade License seems to be required for businesses dealing in food production to ensure compliance with municipal health and safety norms. Shop & Establishment License (Gumasta License) appears to regulate businesses with employees, working hours, and commercial establishments, but I’ll be working alone from home. So, my questions are: 1. As a solo entrepreneur operating from home, should I get a Trade License, a Shop & Establishment License, or both? 2. Has anyone selling homemade food online (Shopify, Amazon, etc.) faced any legal issues for not having these licenses? 3. If I scale up and hire employees later, would getting the Shop & Establishment License be enough, or would I still need a Trade License? Would love to hear from others who have gone through this process! Thanks in advance.2
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