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The Shop and Establishment Act regulates the shops and commercial establishments operating within the state. Every state has its own Shop and Establishment Act (“Act”). However, the general provisions of the Act are the same in all states. The Labour Department of the respective states implements the Shop and Establishment Act. 

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Introduction

Shops Act Registration Services in India

Shop and Establishment Registration refers to the process of obtaining a Certificate or License that is issued to the business, professions, and trade registered under the provisions Shop and Establishment Act. All the rules and regulations of this Act are governed and administered by the Department of Labour.

Essentials for obtaining a shop & establishment license

Benefits

Benefits of Shops Act Registration in India

Process

Shops Act Registration In 4 Easy Steps

Document Checklist

Documents Required for Shops Act Registration Online

Proof of identity

PAN Card/ Driving License/ Voter Id

Photo Of Owner

Photo Of Owner

Photo Of Shop

Photo of shop along with the owner

Rent Agreement

Rent Agreement, If Rented

Electricity Bill

Electricity Bill

Faq

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Any one who wants to start their shop ,business gas to registered their business with in the 30 days of the starting of the shop.
If the owner of business is already registered then he has to send notice to inspectors for the change of business. and some proof with that for the change of business.

A Shop and Establishment License remains valid for a period of one year, and the same is eligible to get renewed every year. Further, the rules and regulations regarding the issuance and renewal of licenses vary from one state to another.

The penalties imposed for not obtaining a Shop License vary from State to State.

With reference to this registration, the shop is a premise, where any trade or business is carried out or where services are rendered to customers. It includes offices 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 the Factories.

 

In cities like Ahmedabad, both the registration must be obtained simultaneously. In a few places, professional tax registration is a requirement for this application. Hence, it depends on where the jurisdiction of the premise is situated. Applicable state laws must be checked before the said registration.

 

In case the shop or establishment would like to close down the business, the occupier should notify the Chief Inspector in writing within fifteen days of the closing. The Chief Inspector, after reviewing the request for closure can remove the shop or commercial establishment from the register and cancel the registration certificate.

 
 
Every shop and establishment needs to register itself compulsorily under this Act within 30 days of commencement of work. As this is such a basic license, many other licenses require this as proof of a commercial business. For example, most banks will require you to furnish it if you want to open a current account.

 

The fundamental object behind The Shops and Establishment Act,is to make sure all employees in the establishment are given equal rights and benefits in all foundations.

The establishment is the act of establishing; an imprimatur or getting; agreement; evidence while,
A shop is an establishment that sells goods or services to the public, firstly a physical locality, but now a virtual establishment as well.

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