Shop and Establishment Registration

The Shops and Establishment Act is a state-specific law which may vary from state to state. The object is to oversee and improve the working conditions and rights of the workers like wage payments, work hours, leaves and holidays etc. Registration under Shops and Establishment is necessary to obtain, even if the employees are working from home.

Our dedicated team will assist you in Shop and Establishment Registration in India at a very affordable price. We extend our support from documentation to preparation and filing through 100% online process.

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Applicability of Shop and Establishment Registration

The registration under shops and establishment act is regulated by the labour department of the respective state, and it is mandatory for all business entities which do not come within the ambit or applicability of The Factories Act, 1948. The State Governments passed their own law through the legislative assembly and may vary from state to state.

Registration with the Department of Labour is required within 30 days from the commencement of business. Our dedicated team will assist you in registering your Establishment under the respective Shops and Establishment Act across India at a very affordable price. We extend our support from documentation to preparation and filing through 100% online process.

Benefits of obtaining a Shop and Establishment License

The right of doing Business

Business entities like proprietorship and partnership are required a Legal entity proof which gives the right for doing business in your location or the state. Shop and Establishment provide the right of doing business.

Ease of opening a current business account

Each bank is required a legal entity proof to open a current bank account in the name of the business. The shops and establishment registration can submit as legal proof, and it will help you to open the current bank account.

One time cost and Online process

In most of the state, there is no need for any further fulfilment of charges. The process of Shop act registration is completely online and can obtain smoothly. The local municipality authorities may conduct visits and inspections to check whether the shops and establishments are functioning properly or not.

Government benefits

The State DIC (District Industries Center) Department is the policy-making body for all small businesses in a State and comes up with the schemes to benefit small businesses from time to time and businesses having the shops & establishment license can only avail of these schemes. Hence, you need to obtain this license to avail the benefits.

Document required for the Shop and Establishment Registration

Documents (1)

Document from Proprietor/ Director/ Partner or Authorised person

Passport Size Photograph
Copy of PAN Card and Aadhar Card
Address proof

Document from Proprietorship/Company/ LLP/Partnership firm

PAN Card of the Proprietorship/Company/ LLP/Partnership firm
Certificate of Incorporation
AOA/MOA or Partnership Deed
List of Shareholders and Director of the company
Board Resolution Approving for Registration
Power of Attorney in the name of Authorised Representative (If any)
Details of all the employees (if any)

Premises proof of Establishment

Lease Deed/Rent Agreement,
or Any other proof of possession of Shop and Establishment like electricity bill/ property tax paid receipt/ Khata Extract certificate.
Front photo of the shop and Establishment covering the surroundings along with the board of the said Establishment
Interior photo of the premise.