Through online application and payment, obtaining a trade license from the Guwahati Municipal Corporation and Municipal Boards has been much easier.
One aspect of new technology that receives considerably less attention is the transformative impact that it could have in improving the effectiveness of government.

The trade license application services in Assam, among the other online services available in the state, would bring adequate organization to the system as well as a reduction in corruption, if any exists.
The process is simple to obtain the trade license(GMC):
- log in gmconline.in
- Fill up the application form
- upload necessary documents
- Pay the license fee online
The process is simple to obtain the trade license(Municipal Boards):
- Log in to eodb.assam.gov.in
- Get EoDB UBIN(which is the unique business identification number) by filling up a form
- Visit services section
- Apply under Directorate of Municipal services
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