TAX-05 · Tax & licences
Shops & Establishment Licence
The state labour registration every commercial premises needs.
- Professional fee from
- ₹1,999
- Timeline
- 3–10 working days
- Governed by
- State Shops and Establishments Acts
Professional fee. State government fee billed at cost.
Best suited to
Any business with a physical premises or employees
Overview
Each state has its own Shops and Establishments Act governing working hours, weekly holidays, leave and employment records. Registration is mandatory within 30 days of starting business in most states, and it is one of the two business-existence proofs banks accept for a proprietorship current account.
Rules and fees vary a lot — Maharashtra, Karnataka and Delhi each work differently. We file under your state's rules rather than a generic template.
What is included
- State-specific application filing
- Fee payment
- Registration certificate
- Guidance on the registers you must maintain
Documents you need
- 01PAN and Aadhaar of the employer
- 02Address proof of the establishment
- 03Details of employees and working hours
- 04Photograph of the premises with signboard
How the filing runs
- Day 1
State rules checked
Requirements differ by state and by employee count.
- Day 2
Application filed
Submitted on the state labour portal.
- Day 3–10
Certificate issued
Certificate to be displayed at the premises.
Questions about shops & establishment licence
01I work from home with no staff. Do I still need it?
In most states, an establishment with no employees other than the owner is exempt from the licence but may still need to file an intimation. We confirm for your state before charging you.
Tell us what the business does. We will tell you what it needs.
A 15-minute call with a Chartered Accountant or Company Secretary, at no cost, before you commit to anything.