Food & Trade License

🧾 Required Documents for Food & Trade License in Pakistan

Are you planning to start a restaurant, café, food stall, catering service, or any kind of trading business in Pakistan? Obtaining the Food License and Trade License is the first legal step to operate your business smoothly.

At Pakistan Business Consultants, we help individuals and business owners register and acquire the necessary licenses to run their businesses legally and confidently.

Food &Trade License

✅ Documents Required for Food License in Pakistan

To apply for a food license (issued by local authorities or the Pakistan Food Authority), you generally need:

  • CNIC of the Owner/Proprietor

  • Business Name and Address

  • Food Business Plan / Menu (if applicable)

  • Copy of Rent Agreement or Ownership Document

  • Recent Utility Bill (Electricity or Gas)

  • NOC from Landlord (in case of rented premises)

  • Affidavit/Undertaking

  • Passport-size Photographs

  • Health Certificate (for food handlers)

  • Registration Certificate (SECP or FBR NTN if applicable)

How to get a food license in Pakistan?

✅ Documents Required for Trade License in Karachi / Pakistan

Issued by local municipal authorities (KMC, MCL, etc.), the trade license is a must for any commercial activity. Requirements typically include:

  • Owner’s CNIC

  • Proof of Business Address (Utility Bill or Lease Agreement)

  • Business Activity Details

  • Shop/Business Photographs

  • SECP or FBR Registration Certificate (Optional but recommended)

  • Bank Account Details (if required)

  • Application on Business Letterhead

  • Passport-size Photographs

How to get a trading license in Pakistan

📋 Why You Need Food & Trade Licenses?

  • To legally run your business and avoid fines/penalties

  • For compliance with FBR, SECP, Local Authority & Food Departments

  • Required for opening business bank accounts, e-commerce platforms & food delivery apps (like Foodpanda, Cheetay, etc.)

  • Builds trust with customers and partners

  • Allows participation in government tenders and B2B deals

🚀 Need Help with Registration?

We offer complete consultancy and processing services for:

  • Food License Registration

  • Trade License from Local Authority

  • NTN & SECP Registration

  • FBR / SRB Compliances

  • Restaurant & Retail Business Setup

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