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SHOP AND ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION

₹ 6,999 (+ GST) 

WHAT IS SHOPS AND ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION?

One of the primary objectives of registering under the Shops and
Establishments Act is to regulate and maintain a record of places of business and employees at a regional and state level. This is carried

out to expedite several processes and make easy the operation of such establishments without much unwanted interference. It is also put in place to provide the employees with certain benefits which are

uniform all across that region, according to that state’s Shops and Establishments Act.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE SHOP

AND ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE? 

Workers in the unorganised sector don’t have any other governing body to ensure that their rights and working conditions are as they should be. This is the rationale for implementing the Shop Act License. Although the principles of the Shop/Trade License
vary from one state to another, it brings consistency within a given area – in terms of leaves given, work hours, payments, etc.

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The Shop and Establishment Act regulates the functioning of companies wherein any trade is administered. Not only does this apply to commercial establishments but also to charitable trusts, profit-run educational institutions and other premises having

a brokerage, stock or insurance activities administered. Some of the areas that fall into the regulations of the Shop and Establishments Act are the remainder interval for workers, opening and shutting hours, maternity leave, sick and causal

leave alongside rules regarding overtime work, national and religious holidays, and so on.

Documents Required: 

  • A self-attested copy of PAN card Of Business Operator (Owner/ Director/ Partner etc.)
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  • Address Proof of Company
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  • Copy of address proof of Business Operator (Owner/Director/Partner
    etc.)
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  • Actual Photo of the Shop or Establishment with Name Board in local language at the entrance
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  • MoA/AoA of Company, Partnership Deed/ LLP Agreement, etc. along
    with registration certificate, if any
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  • Details of employees (if any)

WHO ALL COME UNDER THE SHOP AND ESTABLISHMENT ACT?

A shop is essentially any premise where retail or wholesale goods are sold or services are provided to people. Under this banner, the following establishments fall under the Shop and Establishments Act:

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  • Godowns 

  • Storerooms

  • Warehouses

  • Restaurants or eating places

  • Workhouses

  • Residential hotels

  • Theatre and other places of public entertainment

APPLICABILITY

Each state has its own Shops and Establishments Act. For the majority of the states, each shop and establishment is required to register itself within 30 days of commencement of business. All premises

need to obtain this registration except those which fall under the purview of the Factories Act, 1948.

WHY REGISTER A SHOP OR ESTABLISHMENT?

Expedited Inspections

A registration under the Act expedites the regular inspections conducted by local municipalities and the state government.

Having the appropriate license helps avoid unnecessary delay and/or any such

potential issues.

Proof of Existence of Shop or Establishment

Each shop or an establishment requires a

proof of its existence and place of operation.

In addition, it also affirms the right to conduct business in that particular place for which it

is registered.

Government Benefits

Each state has District Industries Centers (DICs) which provide valuable assistance and solutions to local and small entrepreneurs who have just started
out. This is put in place to promote regional cottage and small industries. So, on the basis of the relevant Shops or Establishment license, one can avail these benefits.

Bank Account

Nearly each bank requires a proof of establishment to enable opening of a bank account. In addition, each shop or establishment is mandated to link separate accounts for separate businesses, as per

RBI compliance.

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