BUSINESS TRADE
LICENSE
WHAT IS A BUSINESS TRADE LICENSE?
A Business Trade Licence is a statutory authorisation required for a business to lawfully operate from a specific premises. It ensures compliance with prescribed health, safety, zoning, and structural requirements applicable to the intended business activity.
The licence is issued under the Businesses Act 71 of 1991 and regulated by the relevant local municipality.
Non-compliance or trading without a valid licence may result in enforcement action, including fines or business closure.
WHO THIS APPLIES TO
The sale or supply of meals or perishable foodstuffs
RESTAURANTS & TAKEAWAYS
SPAZA SHOPS
CATERING BUSINESSES
SUPERMARKETS & CAFéS
The provision of regulated health, personal care, or public facilities
HAIR SALON & BARBERS
BEAUTY SALONS & NAIL BARS
MASSAGE PARLOURS & SPAS
WELLNESS CENTRES
The operation of entertainment or leisure-based premises
NIGHTCLUBS
CINEMAS & THEATHRES
GAMING VENUES & ARCADES
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
The hawking or trading in meals or perishable foodstuffs
STREET VENDORS
MOBILE FOOD VENDORS
MARKET STALLS
INFORMAL TRADERS & HAWKERS
OUR BUSINESS TRADE LICENSE SERVICES
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Business trade licensing is regulated and enforced at municipal level.
Requirements, approval processes, inspection standards, and compliance conditions are determined by local by-laws and differ between municipalities.
A business trade licence is issued to a specific premises and is non-transferable. Any change in ownership or location requires a new application.
Licences remain subject to renewal and ongoing compliance and may be suspended or withdrawn if conditions are not met.
GET YOUR BUSINESS TRADE LICENSE APPROVED
Whether starting a new business, maintaining compliance, or addressing municipal requirements, Licentia manages the full process.