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This handbook has been prepared to assist you in
applying for and obtaining a license for your trade or business. All you
need to know about trade licenses, their importance and benefits, how to
obtain a license and the role played by various Departments and Divisions
of the CMC in the process of issuance of such license has been detailed in
this document.
The handbook has been laid out in the form of frequently asked questions to
enable easy navigation. As such, this handbook has been structured as
follows:
1.
Section II: Why you should get license for your
Business – This section
provides you with information on the importance of trade licenses for the
city of Colombo
and the legal requirements for obtaining one. Non-compliance with this
requirement can lead to prosecution.
2.
Section III: How to obtain your license – This section
provides an overview of the process for obtaining a license and helps you
identify the documents and information that you need to provide the CMC for
obtaining your license.
3.
Section IV: What
you need to do to ensure you get a license – This section
gives you an overview of the requirements you need to comply with before initiating
the process of applying for a Trade License. The detailed requirements of
each Department/ Division of the CMC, involved in the issuance of the
license, are provided for your convenience
4.
Section V: Whom
to contact in case of doubt – While every
effort has been made to include all relevant information in this handbook,
it is possible that clarifications may be required during the process and
therefore, a list of key persons to contact has been provided in this
section.
5.
Annexure: The annexure
provide additional information on the requirements for a trade license
including:
1.
Annexure I: Application form for Trade License
2.
Annexure II: Classification of Planning Zones
3.
Annexure III: Classification of wards into the
Planning Zones
4.
Annexure IV: Trades requiring Registration with the
Labour Department
5.
Annexure V: Trades requiring an Environment Protection
License
6.
Annexure VI: Obtaining a Machinery Permit
We suggest that you read this handbook before
proceeding with your business/ trade plans to ensure that your business is
run in compliance with all requirements and regulations.
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