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About Shop Establishment Registration
A shop is defined as a place where any trade or business is carried out and services are rendered to
customers. It includes offices or warehouses for the purpose of trade. The aim of Shop Establishment
Registration is to govern and improve the working conditions of shops and offices, as well as the
rights of workers, such as wages, leaves, holidays, and work hours.
It is mandatory for all business entities, other than factories regulated by the Factories Act, 1948,
to register under the Shop Establishment Act. The shop establishment certificate is valid for a
certain period, which varies from state to state, and the owner must apply for renewal after expiry.
In different states, Shop Establishment Registration is known by various names:
- Delhi: Delhi Shopex
- Bihar: Trade License
- Maharashtra: Gumasta License (as per the Maharashtra Shops and Establishment Act, 1948)
- Karnataka: e-Karmik (as per the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961)
Key Benefits of Shop Establishment Registration
- Regulation of working hours
- Prevention of child labour
- Separate regulations regarding employment of female staff
- Proper guidelines for record-keeping
- Fixed opening and closing times
- Intervals for rest & lunch
- Rules regarding weekly-offs, working conditions, and wages
- Important measures such as hygiene & sanitation, lighting and ventilation, safety precautions,
and hazard management
Process of Shop Establishment Registration
- Upload the necessary documents on our web portal.
- Choose the appropriate package and pay online with various payment modes available.
- On placing the order, your application will be assigned to one of our dedicated professionals.
- Our professional team will prepare your shop establishment application.
- Obtain the shop establishment license from the labour department.
- Provide the shop establishment certificate over email.
Documents Required for Shop Establishment License
- Passport size photograph
- Proof of business address
- Details of the employees and manager of the business
Packages
Basic
- Shop Establishment Registration / Gumasta License
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Standard
- Shop Establishment Registration / Gumasta License
- GST Registration
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Enterprise
- Shop Establishment Registration / Gumasta License
- GST Registration
- Invoice Software (1 Year Subscription)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If you have limited funds and want to get into fewer legal compliances for acting upon
your business idea solely, Shop Establishment is the most suitable way to start a sole
proprietor business. Besides, you can easily grow your business over a period of time
with fewer restrictions.
You need to provide the requisite documents for obtaining a shop establishment
certificate or license. Our professional team shall submit the application with your
documents and follow up with government officials to obtain the certificate for you.
The shop establishment certificate validity period depends upon the state under which
the business entity is operating. In some states, validity is lifetime, and in others,
it ranges from 1 year to 5 years. After that, the owner of the shop has to apply for the
renewal of the shop establishment license or certificate.
Yes, a shop establishment certificate is considered valid proof that you are doing
business in the name of the entity mentioned in the certificate, and almost all banks
accept it as documentary proof. We still advise you to verify with respective bank
officials before applying for shop establishment registration.
If there is proper documentation and an error-free application, it will take
approximately 10 days to complete the verification process and issue the shop
establishment license.
In case you need to change any detail in your application for a shop establishment
certificate, you need to file a modification application with updated details of the
organization.
In case you are planning to shut down your shop or business, you need to file an
application for the dissolution of the business.
The shop establishment license acts as proof of your establishment, and banks require it
when you approach them for various tasks, including opening a current bank account.
Yes, Legal Papers India is an online platform serving all over India. No matter where
you are doing business, all you need is an internet connection on your mobile or
desktop, and we are ready to get your job done.
No, you don't need to be physically present for the process. Legal Papers India is an
online platform, and all you need is an internet connection on your phone or computer
and the required documents to get the job done, even if you are at the remotest location
in India.
