Shop & Establishment Registration

Shop & Establishment registration is a state-level registration under the applicable Shops and Establishments Act. It regulates working hours, leave, wages, and conditions of employment for commercial establishments.

Most shops, offices, and commercial premises must register, typically within 30 days of commencing operations, with the state labour department or the municipal authority.

The exact requirements, the issuing authority, and the fees vary from state to state.

• Shops, commercial establishments, and offices
• Hotels, eateries, and other places of public entertainment or service
• Requirements and the issuing authority vary by state — the firm confirms your position

• PAN and identity/address proof of the owner
• Proof of the establishment's address
• Details of employees and the date of commencement
• Nature of business and registration/incorporation proof

1. 01

   Identify the state authority

   Determine the labour department or municipal body that issues the registration.

2. 02

   File the application

   Submit the application with documents and the prescribed fee.

3. 03

   Receive the certificate

   The registration certificate is issued; renew it as the state rules require.

PBT obtains your Shop & Establishment registration and keeps it current.

• We confirm the applicable state law and authority
• We prepare and file the application
• We track and handle renewals
• We advise on the related labour-law obligations
• Scope and fees agreed in writing up front

• Who needs Shop & Establishment registration?

  Most shops, offices, and commercial establishments — the precise scope depends on the state.

• Is it mandatory?

  Yes, in most states, usually within 30 days of commencing operations.

• Is it the same as a trade licence?

  No. A trade licence is a separate municipal permission for a particular trade; the two are often both required.

• Does it need renewal?

  Yes, in most states, periodically — the firm tracks the renewal for you.

• How long does it take?

  Typically a few working days to about two weeks, depending on the state.