Shop & Establishment Registration
The state licence your premises trade under.
Every state has its own Shops and Establishments Act, and almost any commercial premises with employees falls under it. The rules on hours, leave, overtime and closing days are set by the state, so the obligations differ.
Registration is usually required within thirty days of starting, and the certificate has to be displayed at the premises.
Banks commonly ask for it as address proof when opening a current account for a proprietorship, which is often the immediate reason people need it.
What is included
- Application under the relevant state Act
- Employee and working-hours particulars
- Registration certificate
- Renewal schedule where the state requires it
What we need from you
- Proof of the premises — rent agreement or ownership document
- Identity and address proof of the employer
- Details of employees and their working hours
- Photograph of the establishment with its signboard
Questions
Is shop and establishment registration mandatory?
In practically every state, for commercial premises with employees, usually within thirty days of opening. The specific rules and fees vary by state, and some states exempt very small establishments.
Also in Licences & registrations
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