Shop & Establishment Registration is done in India at the state level. Every State Government has formulated their respective Shop & Establishment Act which provides the manner of registration of every business entity in their state. This Act regulates areas such as working hours, rest interval for employees, opening and closing hours, closed days, national and religious holidays, overtime work, rules for employment of children, maternity leave, sickness leave and casual leave etc.
All the entities including trading and service firms, restaurants, cafes or hotels, banking, insurance, share brokers, educational institutions etc. must obtain this registration. Generally, the time limit for registration is 30 days from the date of establishment. The registration certificate must be prominently displayed at the shop or commercial establishment and renewed periodically. In each state, the Shop & Establishment Registration is regulated by Labour Department.
1 colour photograph of proprietor/any partner/any director
Self attested ID Proof of proprietor/ authorized partner or director:- PAN/Aadhar/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport
Self attested PAN Card of business entity/ PAN Card of proprietor
Self attested Address proof of proprietor/authorized partner or director:- Utility Bill/Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Passport/Driving License
Address proof of business premises:- Rent Deed/lease deed (if rented), Property tax receipt/ sale deed (if owned) or NOC from owner and copy of Utility bill in name of owner
Partnership Deed/ LLP Agreement
Incorporation Certificate of company & MOA/AOA
Incorporation Certificate of LLP
Resolution in case of company authorizing the responsible person
Photo of signboard of business premises from outside elevation and also a photo of inside
The “Shop” is a premise, where any trade or business is carried out or where services are rendered to customers. It includes office or warehouses, whether in the same premises or not, used in connection with such trade or business, but does not include a shop or office attached to a factory within the scope of factories.
A “Commercial Establishment” is:-
Factories are not covered by the shops & establishments act as they are regulated by the Factories Act, 1948.
In most states, the time limit to apply for shop act registration is within 30 days from the date of establishment.
Yes, each branch of a business entity needs to be registered separately irrespective of the jurisdiction of the authority.
Yes, in most of the states, the registration is mandatory within 30 days irrespective of the number of employees. So, first the business entity should refer the state law related to shop & establishments.
In case, the shop or establishment is intended to be closed or shut down, the business entity shall intimate it to the Chief Inspector within prescribed time limit. The Chief Inspector will review the request for closure and remove the shop or commercial establishment from the register and cancel the registration certificate.
Every person registered under Shop & Establishment Act is required to keep up-to-date registers regarding details of employment, fines, deductions, advances, salary, holidays etc.
Fees for Shop Act registration in each state varies. Further, in the state itself, the fees depend on the number of employees and workers employed.
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