Shop Act Registration

🏬 Shop and Establishment Registration in India – Legalize Your Local Business

Planning to open a retail shop, office, cafe, or service center?

Whether you’re a freelancer, a retailer, or running a private office—Shop and Establishment Registration is mandatory under the Shops and Establishments Act of your respective state. This license is a basic business registration that brings your venture under government compliance and labor laws.

Let us help you get registered quickly and legally so you can focus on running your business stress-free.

✅ Why Register Under the Shop & Establishment Act?

  • 🏢 Mandatory for All Commercial Establishments – Even if you have 1 employee or work from home
  • 💼 Legal Recognition – Essential for opening current bank accounts
  • 📊 Compliance with State Laws – Helps manage employee rights, working hours, holidays
  • 🔐 Avoid Legal Penalties – Stay protected against local authority actions
  • 📃 Required for Other Licenses – GST, MSME, Trade License, etc.

🧾 Who Needs to Register?

  • Retail & wholesale shops
    Retail & wholesale shops
  • Freelancers or professionals (working from home/office)
  • E-commerce sellers
  • Restaurants, cafes, salons, gyms
  • Private offices, startups, and service centers
  • Warehouses, godowns, and storerooms

🛠️ Registration Process (Varies Slightly State to State)

Step
Action
Application Submission
Fill online/offline application on the state labor department portal
Upload Documents
Business proof, address, ID of owner, etc.
Fee Payment
Nominal registration fee based on state & employee count
Certificate Issued
Shop & Establishment license typically issued within 7–15 days

📑 Documents Required

  • PAN & Aadhaar card of the owner
  • Business address proof (electricity bill, rent agreement, NOC from landlord)
  • Details of employees (if any)
  • Passport-size photograph
  • GST Certificate (if available)
  • Partnership deed or company incorporation certificate (if applicable)

📋 Key Provisions of the Act

  • Working hours & weekly offs
  • Leave policy (sick leave, casual leave)
  • Wages & salary rules
  • Rules for child labor, overtime & holidays
  • Opening and closing hours

🔁 Renewal & Compliance

  • Validity of license varies by state (1 to 5 years)
  • Timely renewals and updates are necessary for compliance
  • Notify authorities for change in address, ownership, or business activity

🚀 Get Your Shop or Office Registered Today!

We offer end-to-end assistance with documentation, online filing, and license delivery—no queues, no confusion.