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What this filing does

Shop & Establishment Registration

Every state has its own Shops & Establishments Act regulating working hours, leave, holidays, and conditions at commercial premises. Registration is required within 30 days of starting business at a premise.

Delivery7–14 working daysFormsState-specific Shop & Establishment form
Overview

What this filing does

Every state has its own Shops & Establishments Act regulating working hours, leave, holidays, and conditions at commercial premises. Registration is required within 30 days of starting business at a premise. Without it, opening a current bank account, hiring an employee, or surviving a labour inspection becomes a problem.

The application is filed on the state's portal — Gumasta in Maharashtra, Trade Licence-cum-Shop Act in Karnataka, the e-District portal in Delhi, and so on — following the state-specific procedure, fees, and renewal period.

When you need this

Common reasons founders engage this

  • You are setting up a new commercial premise — an office, shop, or warehouse.
  • You are about to hire your first employee.
  • Your bank has asked for the registration before opening a current account.
  • Your existing registration is expiring (most states renew every 1–5 years).
From your side

Documents you will need to send

Most of these can be scanned or photographed from your phone. Everything required is listed in the checklist sent the same day, so nothing is collected later as a surprise.

  • PAN of the business (or of the proprietor for a sole proprietorship).
  • Aadhaar of the person who'll sign for the business.
  • Address proof for the premise — a utility bill plus rent agreement or No-Objection letter.
  • Recent photograph of the premise (some states require a photo of the external signage).
  • Number of employees, working hours, and weekly off day.
  • Bank account details in the business's name.
Step by step

How it works

  1. 01.

    State route confirmed and engagement

    Day 1

    Each state has a different portal and different requirements. Your state's route is confirmed, and the document checklist follows the same day.

  2. 02.

    Application filed

    Day 2–4

    The application is filed on the state's portal along with all supporting documents and the government fee.

  3. 03.

    Inspection (if required)

    Day 5–10 (if applicable)

    Some states — for example Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu — carry out a physical inspection. Most others issue the certificate online without an inspection. Any inspection that is required is coordinated for you.

  4. 04.

    Certificate issued

    Day 7–14

    The registration certificate is issued electronically (or physically in some states). A display copy is delivered for the premise.

What it costs

Our fee

Professional fee

₹2,000

The state government fee is extra. It varies by state and by number of employees (typically ₹500–5,000).

At the end

What you receive

  • Shop & Establishment Registration Certificate.
  • Note on the renewal period for your state and the renewal procedure.
  • Display copy for the premise (some states require this on-site).
Start Shop Act Registration
  1. i.

    Fill the online form

    Save and resume anytime. No pressure to finish in one sitting.

  2. ii.

    Review the scope and fee

    The exact all-in fee, the timeline, and what's included appear together before any payment.

  3. iii.

    Filing begins

    Your dashboard tracks every step. Every form is signed and certified by a Practising Company Secretary.