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Shops & Establishments Registration

The Shop and Establishment Act regulates the working conditions, governs the rights of employees in the unorganized sector, and provides a list of obligations for every employer. This includes wage payments, leaves and holidays, work hours, etc.

Since this Act is covered under state legislation, the rules differ from state to state. Each state follows a separate shop and establishment regulations. The fee might vary, the process, the amount of time to deliver the certificate, the inspector in-charge, and so on will vary depending on each state.

This license is mandatory for all business entities and applies to all commercial establishments which include shops, offices, schools, hospitals, societies, charitable trusts, educational institutions which operate for the motive to earn profits. However, factories are not covered by the Shop and Establishment Act and are regulated by the Factories Act, 1948.

When registering for the Shop and Establishment Act in the case of SSI or MSME businesses in the unorganized sector, it serves as a proof for the existence of the business.

Shops and Commercial Establishments covered under this Act are required to apply for registration within 30 days from the date of commencement of business. It may be noted that the rules and regulation will change according to the respective state where the registration is being sought.

The employer shall submit the Application Form to the Inspector in-charge / local district labour officer which must contain the following:

1. Name of the employer
2. Name of the establishment
3. Address of the establishment
4. Category of Establishment
5. Number of employees
6. Date of commencement of operations of the Establishment

Team AUDITING BAZAAR can help your business register under Shop and Establishment Act.