Licences to open a pharmacy or medical store in Hyderabad
6 required licences and registrations, the official fee for each, the office that issues it and the documents to keep ready. Based on a typical small pharmacy or medical store with 1 to 5 staff and turnover of ₹20 to 40 lakh a year.
Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026
Required licences
6
Known official fees
₹4,750
first year, plus 1 that vary
Issuing city body
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation
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Required licences and official fees
For a pharmacy or medical store in Hyderabad (GHMC), Telangana.
| Licence | Issued by | Official fee | Time | Apply at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANCentral | Income Tax Department | Freeinstant e-PAN with Aadhaar | Same day | incometax.gov.in (Instant e-PAN) |
| GST registrationCentral | GST Network / State GST Department | Freeno government fee | About 7 working days | gst.gov.in |
| Retail drug licence (Form 20 and 21)State | Drugs Control Administration, Telangana | ₹1,500 per form₹3,000 for both Form 20 and 21 | About 30 days, with inspection | nsws.gov.in (Telangana approvals) |
| Trade licence (GHMC)Municipal | GHMC, circle office | ₹3 to ₹6 per sq ftper year: ₹3 on roads up to 20 ft, ₹4 at 30 ft, ₹6 on wider roads | Online | ghmc.gov.in |
| Shops and Establishments registrationState | Labour Department, Telangana | ₹500for your staff size | Within 30 days of opening | labour.telangana.gov.in |
| Professional Tax (enrolment and registration)State | Commercial Taxes Department, Telangana | ₹1,250 a year | Enrol within 30 days of becoming liable | tgct.gov.in |
Fees are the official government fees, not agent charges. Some fees depend on your size or change by office, so confirm on the portal before paying.
Order to apply in
- Identity and tax registration: PAN, GST registration. Do these first. Later forms ask for PAN and GST.
- Sector licence: Retail drug licence (Form 20 and 21). The licence that lets you legally run this type of business.
- Municipal licence: Trade licence (GHMC). Permission from your city for these premises.
- State labour and tax: Shops and Establishments registration, Professional Tax (enrolment and registration). Registers your workplace and staff with the state.
Documents to keep ready
- Aadhaar linked to your mobile number
- For a firm or company: incorporation certificate or partnership deed
- PAN of the business
- Aadhaar and photo of the owner or partners
- Proof of premises: electricity bill plus rent agreement or owner's NOC
- Bank statement or cancelled cheque
- Registered pharmacist: qualification, State Pharmacy Council registration, appointment letter
- Premises of at least 10 sq m (15 sq m for retail plus wholesale)
- Rent agreement or ownership proof
- Site plan and key plan
- Refrigerator purchase bill
- Non-conviction affidavit
- Photo ID of the owner
- Property tax receipt
- Photo of the premises
- Photo ID and address proof of the owner
- Proof of premises
- Photo of the shop front with name board
- Employee details (names, roles, wages)
- PAN
- Aadhaar
- Business address proof
- GST or Shops and Establishments certificate
- Employee list with salaries
Also check if these apply
- Udyam (MSME) registration: Free. Free. Gets you the lower trademark fee, MSME loan schemes and protection against delayed payments.
- FSSAI registration for nutrition products: ₹2,000. Needed only if you sell food items such as supplements or infant food.
Common questions
How much do licences cost for a pharmacy or medical store in Hyderabad?
The known official fees for the required licences add up to about ₹4,750 in the first year, plus 1 fee that depend on your size or the office (Trade licence (GHMC)). This is the government fee only. Agents and consultants charge extra, which you can avoid by applying yourself on the official portals.
Which licence should I apply for first?
Start with PAN and GST registration, because almost every later form asks for them. Then apply for the sector licence (Retail drug licence (Form 20 and 21)), followed by the municipal licence and the state labour registration.
Do I need a trade licence from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation?
Yes. For a pharmacy or medical store you need the Trade licence (GHMC). The official fee is ₹3 to ₹6 per sq ft (per year: ₹3 on roads up to 20 ft, ₹4 at 30 ft, ₹6 on wider roads). Apply at ghmc.gov.in.
How long does it take to get all the licences?
Most registrations like PAN, GST and Udyam come through within a week. Sector and municipal licences can take 30 to 60 days where an inspection is needed, so apply for those as early as possible and before you open.
Is Govt License a government website?
No. Govt License is an independent guide. We link to the official government portals where you apply and pay. Always confirm the fee on the portal before paying.