Shop & Establishment Registration
Every State has its own Shops & Establishments Act regulating working hours, leave, holidays, and conditions for commercial premises. Registration is mandatory within 30 days of starting business at the premises.
What this filing does
Every State has its own Shops & Establishments Act regulating working hours, leave, holidays, and conditions for commercial premises. Registration is mandatory within 30 days of starting business at the premises. Without it, opening a current bank account, hiring an employee, or running an inspection becomes a problem.
We file the application on your State's portal (Maharashtra Gumasta, Karnataka Trade Licence-cum-Shop Act, Delhi e-District, etc.), tracking the State-specific procedure, fees, and renewal periods.
Common reasons founders file this
- You are setting up a new commercial premises (office, shop, 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).
Documents we will need
Most of these you can scan or photograph from your phone. We list everything in your engagement letter so nothing is collected later as a surprise.
- PAN of the entity (or proprietor for sole prop).
- Aadhaar of the authorised signatory.
- Address proof for the premises (utility bill + rent agreement / NOC).
- Recent photograph of the premises (some States require external signage photo).
- Number of employees, working hours, weekly off day.
- Bank account details (in the entity's name).
Stage by stage
- 01.
State route confirmed & engagement
Day 1Each State has a different portal and different requirements. We confirm your State's route and send the engagement letter.
- 02.
Application filed
Day 2–4Filed on the State portal with all supporting documents and government fee.
- 03.
Inspection (if required)
Day 5–10 (if applicable)Some States (Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu) do a physical inspection. Most others issue the certificate online without inspection. We coordinate any inspection that is required.
- 04.
Certificate issued
Day 7–14Registration certificate is issued electronically (or physically in some States). Display copy delivered to you.
Our fee — from ₹2,000
Excludes the State government fee, which varies by State and by number of employees (typically ₹500–₹5,000).
What you receive
- Shop & Establishment Registration Certificate.
- Note on the renewal period for your State and the renewal procedure.
- Display copy for the premises (some States require this on-site).
Frequently asked
Do I need separate registration for each office?+
Yes — each commercial premises needs its own registration. If you have offices in Mumbai and Bengaluru, you need both Maharashtra Gumasta and Karnataka Shop Act, separately.
What about working from home?+
Many States exempt purely residential home offices from registration if no employees and no walk-in customers. As soon as you hire or operate commercially from the premises, registration is required.
Are renewals automatic?+
No. Most States require an explicit renewal application before the certificate's expiry — Maharashtra renews every year, Karnataka every 5 years, Delhi every 3 years. We can handle the renewal as a separate add-on.
What's the link to professional tax?+
In States that levy professional tax (Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal, etc.), the Shop Act registration is often a prerequisite for getting your PTEC and PTRC. We can bundle these.
Begin your shop & establishment registration.
The online form takes a few minutes. Save and resume anytime. No payment is taken until the full fee, including any pass-through items, has been shown alongside the engagement letter.