Shop & Establishment
License Registration.
Obtain your valid business proof (also known as Gumasta License) seamlessly. Essential for opening a current bank account, securing MSME/GST registration, and legally hiring employees.
The BharatFilings Advantage
Current Account Setup
This license serves as a primary KYC document, enabling you to open a corporate bank account with any major bank instantly.
Multi-State Expertise
Regulations and portals vary drastically by state (e.g., Gumasta in Maharashtra vs Trade License in others). We handle local systems for you.
Prevent Labor Inspections
Operating without this license invites raids and heavy fines from local labor inspectors. Stay fully protected.
Understanding the Shop & Est. Act
This state-level labor law is designed to regulate the working conditions, hours, and rights of employees working in the unorganized and commercial sectors.
1. Who Needs to Register?
It is mandatory for all commercial establishments, regardless of their business structure.
- All retail shops, restaurants, cafes, and hotels.
- Corporate offices, IT companies, and BPOs.
- Applies to Proprietorships, Partnerships, LLPs, and Pvt Ltd companies alike.
2. What it Regulates
The act governs the day-to-day operations and employee rights within your establishment.
- Working hours, rest intervals, and overtime wages.
- Opening and closing hours, and mandatory closed days.
- Rules regarding employment of women and young persons.
3. State-Specific Implementation
Because labor is a concurrent subject, every state has its own specific rules and portals.
- Commonly known as Gumasta License in Maharashtra.
- In some states, small businesses (e.g., 0-9 employees in Maharashtra) only require an 'Intimation' instead of a full license.
4. Strict Deadlines & Fines
Local labor departments enforce this act stringently, especially during festive seasons or worker complaints.
- Must be obtained within 30 days of starting your business.
- Fines for operating without a license can range from ₹1,000 to ₹1,00,000 depending on the state and severity of default.
How we execute the registration
We handle the entire application across your specific state's labor department portal.
Data Collection
You upload your KYC, address proofs, and a photo of your shop/office with a prominent signboard.
State Portal Filing
Our experts prepare and file the application accurately on your respective State Labor Department portal.
Officer Approval
The state labor officer reviews the application. We handle any clarification queries or requests for physical inspection (if applicable).
Certificate Allotment
Upon approval, your valid Shop & Establishment License is generated and securely delivered to your dashboard.
Registration Plans
Select the required service tier. We'll schedule a call with a Compliance Expert immediately to verify your state requirements. No payment required upfront.
Small Business
Ideal for small shops, proprietary firms, and offices with 0 to 5 employees.
- Dedicated Compliance Expert
- Document Verification for your state
- Support for Intimation / License setup
- Final Registration Certificate
Corporate License
For growing businesses, companies, and offices with more than 5 employees.
- Dedicated Compliance Expert
- Full Commercial Registration setup
- Management of Officer Queries
- Final Registration Certificate
Important: The prices above are Professional Fees.
State government registration fees, which vary wildly based on your employee count and location, will be billed separately at actuals.
Required Documents
You will securely upload these documents directly to your encrypted client vault. Accurate documentation prevents application rejection.
Shop Photograph
Photo of the premises with the name board (in local language usually required).
Director/Partner KYC
PAN, Aadhaar, and passport photo of all Directors/Partners/Proprietor.
Address Proof
Electricity Bill + Rent Agreement/NOC of the registered office.
Company Proof
COI and MOA (for Pvt Ltd) or Partnership Deed.
Hiring Employees?
If you are setting up this license because you are hiring a workforce, remember that once you cross 10 or 20 employees, you are also legally mandated to register for EPF, ESIC, and Professional Tax. We can bundle these registrations for faster processing.