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Shop and Establishment Registration
Learn about the Shop and Establishment registration process, requirements, and benefits of obtaining a Shop and Establishment License in India.
What is Shop and Establishment Registration?
Shop and Establishment Registration is a crucial aspect of starting a business in India, as it is governed by the Shop and Establishment Act of the respective state. This registration process is mandatory for businesses operating in commercial or trading activities, such as buying or rendering services. In this article, we will discuss the process, requirements, and benefits of obtaining a Shop and Establishment License in India.
Documents required for Shop and Establishment Registration
Following are the main Documents required for Shop and Establishment Registration
- Shop or Business Establishment Address Proof: This may involve providing documents such as the rental agreement, lease deed, or any other proof of the address of the business premises.
- ID Proof of the Proprietor: This could include documents such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, or Passport.
- PAN Card of the Proprietor: The PAN Card of the proprietor is generally a mandatory requirement for the registration process.
- Details of the Employees: This may involve providing information about the number of employees and their relevant details.
- Payment Challan: The payment challan for the prescribed registration fees.
- Additional Business Licenses Necessary for Starting the Business, if Any: Depending on the nature of the business, additional business licenses may be required.
- Front View Photograph of the Shop/Establishment: A photograph of the shop/establishment with a visible board containing the name of the business in the local language.
- Certificate of Incorporation: In the case of a company, the certificate of incorporation is generally required.
- AOA/MOA of the Company/LLP Agreement: In the case of a company or LLP, the AOA/MOA or LLP agreement is typically necessary.
- Proof of Address of the Company/Proprietorship/Partnership/LLP: This may involve providing documents such as the lease deed, utility bills, or any other proof of address as per the specific requirements.
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Applicability of Shop and Establishment Registration
Shop and Establishment act applies to all commercial establishment which includes shops, offices, schools, hospitals, societies, charitable trusts, educational institutions which operate for the motive to earn profits. However, factories are not covered by the shops & establishments Act and are regulated by the Factories Act, 1948.
Benefits of Shop and Establishment Registration
The Right of doing business
Ease of Opening a Current Account
Ease of Opening a Current Account
Business entities like proprietorship and partnership are required a Legal entity proof which gives the right for doing business in your location or the state. Shop and Establishment provide the right of doing business.
Ease of Opening a Current Account
Ease of Opening a Current Account
Ease of Opening a Current Account
Each bank is required a legal entity proof to open a current bank account in the name of the business. The shops and establishment registration can submit as legal proof, and it will help you to open the current bank account.
Mandatory Registration
Mandatory Registration
Mandatory Registration
In most of the state, there is no need for any further fulfilment of charges. The process of Shop act registration is completely online and can obtain smoothly. The local municipality authorities may conduct visits and inspections to check whether the shops and establishments are functioning properly or not. So Shop & Establishment registration is mandatory registration under labour act .
Government Benefits
Mandatory Registration
Mandatory Registration
The State DIC (District Industries Center) Department is the policy-making body for all small businesses in a State and comes up with the schemes to benefit small businesses from time to time and businesses having the shops & establishment license can only avail of these schemes. Hence, you need to obtain this license to avail the benefits.
Validity of the Shop and Establishment Certificate?
The validity of the Shop and Establishment Certificate vary depending on the state in India. Some states issue the certificate valid for a lifetime, while others issue it valid for one to five years. The registration application needs to be renewed before the expiry of the registration period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the establishments of the central and state government are exempted from all provisions of the Shop and Establishment Act. Thus, the establishments of the central and state government need not obtain the Shop and Establishment Act Registration.
These benefits highlight the importance of obtaining a Shop and Establishment License for businesses operating in India.
The validity of the Shop and Establishment Certificate vary depending on the state in India. Some states issue the certificate valid for a lifetime, while others issue it valid for one to five years. The registration application needs to be renewed before the expiry of the registration period.
Bank ATMs: Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are also required to obtain a Shop and Establishment Registration Certificate in some states.
It’s important to note that the specific requirements may vary based on the state in which the business is located. Therefore, it is advisable to refer to the official website of the respective state’s Labour Department or the designated portal for the most accurate and updated information on the requirements for shop and establishment registration.
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