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SHOP & ESTABLISHMENT ACT REGISTRATION

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    SHOP AND ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION
    • Shop and Establishment registration refers to a state-based registration. Every business entity is required to get registered under their local Shop & Establishment Registration Act.
    • The main purpose of this registration is to secure the benefit for the employees and work as per the State laws. This Shop & Establishment license work as proof to commercial activities for many other registrations.
    • Every entity which is established with the commercial purpose, including all trading and service firms, restaurants, hotels, coffee houses or cafes and even place of public amusement should obtain this registration.
    • Basically within 30 days from the date of establishment the Shop & Establishment is to be registration under this act.

    DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION

    Photograph of Shop
    Photograph of Shop

    Photo of shop clear with Name Board.

    Identity & Address proof of Applicant
    Identity & Address proof of Applicant

    • Aadhar Card /Passport /driving license/ Voter ID/ PAN Card.

    Details of Company/Firm/LLP
    Details of Company/Firm/LLP

    • Certificate of Incorporation, MOA & AOA of Company/ LLP Agreement/ Partnership deed.
    • Details of employees.

    Contact details
    Contact details

    Mobile number and mail address of Authorized Person.

    ADDITIONAL

    • Copy of Board Resolution(company).
    • List of directors with address and ID proof(company).
    • Copy of Consent Letter signed by all partners(Partnership Firm).

    UTILITY OF SHOP & ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION
    • It legally bound to comply with its provision.
    • It gives validity to business or the person to work.
    • It acts as business proof at different places.
    • It bound towards strong paper work leads to great stability.
    • It provides Government benefits which are given due to shortlisting shop establishment license.
    • It helps in Smooth running of business.
    Frequently ASKED Questions

    What is meant by Shop & Establishment Registration?

    Shop and Establishment registration refers to a state-based registration. Every business entity is required to get registered under their local Shop & Establishment Registration Act. The main purpose of this registration is to secure the benefit for the employees and work as per the State laws. This Shop & Establishment license work as proof to commercial activities for many other registrations.

    Which of the entity is required to apply for this Shop & Establishment Registration?

    Every entity which is established with the commercial purpose, including all trading and service firms, restaurants, hotels, coffee houses or cafes and even place of public amusement should obtain this registration. Basically within 30 days from the date of establishment the Shop & Establishment is to be registration under this act.

    What is meant by a Shop?

    As per the Shop & Establishment Registration, shop refers to a premise, where any trade/ business is carried out or services are rendered to customers. It also includes offices or warehouses, used in connection with such trade or business whether in the same premises or not, but not include a premises attached to a factory which comes within the scope of the Factories Act.

    What is meant by a commercial establishment?

    Commercial Establishment refers to a commercial/ trading/ banking establishment, in which persons employed are mainly engaged in office work, a hotel, restaurant, cafe, boarding or any other refreshment area, etc.

    Do factories are also covered under Shop & Establishment Act?

    Factories are are regulated by the Factories Act, 1948 and does not covered by the shops & establishments act.

    What is Shop establishment act?

    Shop establishment act is an act which providing and regulating various provisions of the business. The act includes condition of the workers, rights of the employees, obligations for the employer.
    This Act is applicable to all the commercial establishments, other entertainment houses, public amusement places shops, retail businesses coming under the purview of the Act and other organization established for the purpose of profit making.

    What type of provisions are included in Shop establishment act?

    Shop establishment act include the following:

    • National holiday
    • Hours of work
    • Intervals for rest and meals
    • Record keeping
    • Over-time work
    • Opening and closing hours
    • Close days
    • Weekly holidays
    • Wages for holidays
    • Time of payment
    • Prohibition of employment of children
    • Terms and conditions
    • Dismissal
    • Accidents

    Whether a separate registration is required for the branch?

    Yes, For each branch separately registration is to be taken irrespective of the jurisdiction of the authority.

    What all records are required to be maintained under Shop & Establishment Act?

    Records required to be maintained at the premises under Shop & Establishment Act are various registers giving details of employment, salary, holidays, fines, deductions and advances, etc.

    What happens if the shop/ establishment has to be closed after registration?

    In case the shop/ establishment would has to be close down, the business owner must notify in writing to the Chief Inspector within fifteen days of the closing. After reviewing the request for closure, the Chief Inspector if thinks fit can remove the shop or establishment from the register and cancel the registration certificate.