> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.digit.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.digit.org/local-governance/access/local-governance-stack/trade-license-tl/tl-user-manual.md).

# Local Business License Issuing User Manual

An illustrative guide to using the business license issuing module

The module offers citizens and governance bodies a convenient and transparent means of processing trade licenses. A trade licence is permission the local governing bodies issue to carry on a specified business or trading activity within the authorized area. It is a mandatory document required to run a business or commercial activity. 

{% hint style="info" %}
**Tip:** Click on the links on the flow diagram below to access the docs for the specified action. 
{% endhint %}

{% embed url="<https://www.canva.com/design/DAGQWdM0KQA/ZF1eHY0G5FpuNJl5swRrpg/view?utm_content=DAGQWdM0KQA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor>" %}
Trade License User Flow
{% endembed %}

## **Using Local Business License Issuing Module**

Click on the relevant role below to learn more about how to use the trade license solution.

1. [Citizens](/local-governance/access/local-governance-stack/trade-license-tl/tl-user-manual/citizen-user-manual.md)
2. [Counter Employee (CE)](/local-governance/access/local-governance-stack/trade-license-tl/tl-user-manual/employee-user-manual.md)
3. [Document Verifier (DV)](/local-governance/access/local-governance-stack/trade-license-tl/tl-user-manual/employee-user-manual.md#document-verifier-dv)
4. [Field Inspector (FI)](/local-governance/access/local-governance-stack/trade-license-tl/tl-user-manual/employee-user-manual.md#field-inspector-fi)
5. [Approver](/local-governance/access/local-governance-stack/trade-license-tl/tl-user-manual/employee-user-manual.md#approver)


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters:

```
GET https://docs.digit.org/local-governance/access/local-governance-stack/trade-license-tl/tl-user-manual.md?ask=<question>&goal=<user_goal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.