Register your business under the state Shops & Establishments Act. Mandatory license for all commercial establishments including shops, offices, hotels, and service providers.
State Government Regulated
Each state has its own Act & rules
Mandatory for All Shops
Applies to every commercial establishment
Regulates Working Conditions
Hours, wages, holidays & overtime rules
Annual Renewal
Must be renewed each calendar year
Starting at just
₹2,999 + Govt. Fees
The Shop and Establishment Act (Shop Act) is a state-level legislation that regulates the working conditions of shops, commercial establishments, hotels, restaurants, theaters, and other business premises operating within the state. Each state government has its own version of the Act with specific rules.
Any person or business entity operating a shop, office, warehouse, hotel, restaurant, or any commercial establishment must register under this Act within 30 days of starting operations. The registration is a basic legal requirement for any business and is often required to open a current bank account or obtain trade licenses.
The license regulates working hours, employee wages, holidays, overtime, maternity benefits, and termination rules. It ensures that establishments follow minimum standards for employee welfare and safety.
Mandatory for operating any commercial establishment legally
Ensures proper working hours, leave & wages compliance
Required to open a current bank account for businesses
Simple annual renewal process with the local authority
Ensures your business operates legally under state law. Avoid fines, closure notices, and legal action from the labor department for non-compliance.
Most banks require Shop Act registration to open a current account for businesses. It serves as primary proof of business existence.
Defines clear rules for working hours, overtime pay, weekly holidays, and annual leave - ensuring fair treatment of employees.
Shop Act registration is often required as supporting documentation for other registrations like GST, MSME, and professional tax.
Acts as valid proof of business address and operations, useful for trade license applications, business contracts, and vendor registrations.
In case of employer-employee disputes, having a registered shop act license provides legal protection and shows compliance with labor laws.
Gather KYC documents & business address proof
Submit Form A to the state labour department
Pay applicable registration fee as per state rules
Labour inspector verifies the application & premises
Receive Shop Act registration certificate
Complete Shop Act registration support - application filling, document preparation, and follow-up with the labour department.
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