Registration with the labour department as per the state shops and establishment act is mandatory for every business. We help in obtaining mandatory registration or renewal with the labour department for your business.
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The Shops and Establishment Registration is one the most important registrations required to be obtained by all shops and business establishments in India, except industries and Factories. The registration falls under the purview of the State Labour Departments, and are granted under the state specific Shops & Establishment laws. These laws are designed to regulate the working conditions of employees employed in shops and all other kinds of business establishments, including their payment of wages, working hours, leaves and holidays, maternity benefits, terms of service, workspace conditions, and a lot more.
The act is applicable to all “Shops” and “Establishments” that qualify under the definitions mentioned in the Shops and Establishment Act. Generally, it is applicable to any premises where any trade or business activity is being carried out.
Meaning of “Establishment” for the purpose of this Act
“Establishments” are defined as any premises or space from where a business is being carried out. The following spaces qualify as “Establishments” under the Shops and Establishment Act.
| List of Establishments | |
|---|---|
| Theaters | Places of public amusement and Entertainment |
| Restaurants & Eateries | Residential hotels |
| Commercial Establishments | Any other space notified by the State Government |
Meaning of “Shops” for the purpose of this Act
“Shops”, under the act are defined as any premises where the trade of goods and services is being carried out. The following spaces qualify as “Shops” under the Shops and Establishment Act.
| List of Shops | |
|---|---|
| Retail shops | Wholesale Shops |
| Warehouses, stores, and godowns | Any space from where services are being rendered |
| Office spaces | Any other space notified by the State Government |
The procedure for obtaining the Shops and Establishment Registration is almost similar in all state-specific Shops and Establishments Acts, as they are modeled on the provisions mentioned in the central law, that is, the Shops and Establishments Act, 1948. We have elaborated the procedure for Shops and Establishment Registration step by step, for your easy and comprehensive understanding.
Arrange all the documents required for Shops and Establishment Registration before beginning the process of registration to avoid any hassle or hindrance.
Submit an application in the prescribed form to the Inspector of the area within 30 days from the date of incorporation of the business along with the supporting documents.
Upon receiving the application, the inspector examines it thoroughly and verifies the details and documents in the application.
After a successful verification of the application, the Inspector shall issue the Certificate of Shops and Establishment registration to the applicant.
| S.No | List Of Documents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Certificate of Incorporation |
| 2 | MoA and AoA of the company, LLP deed / Partnership deed |
| 3 | PAN of the business |
| 4 | Names, ID proofs, address proofs, of the owners (shareholders / partners/ proprietor) |
| 5 | Names, ID proofs, address proofs of the managers / designated partners / directors |
| 6 | Name and address proof of the establishment |
| 7 | Photograph of the owner and front view of the shop |
| 8 | Board resolution or Partners’ consent to obtain Shops & Establishment Registration |
| 9 | Copy of any other license, permit, registration that the business mandatorily requires |
