Shops & Establishment Registration in India
Almost every commercial establishment — shops, offices, hotels, and the like — needs to register under its state's Shops & Establishment Act. It is often the first licence a new business obtains and is frequently required to open a current account.
The Act regulates working hours, holidays, wages and working conditions, and registration must usually be obtained within a set period of starting operations.
Key features and requirements
- Administered by each state under its own Shops & Establishment Act
- Applies to shops, commercial offices and most establishments
- Regulates working hours, leave, wages and conditions
- Usually required to open a business bank account
- Must be registered within a set period of commencing business
- Periodic renewal in many states
How TaxSastra handles this
We register your establishment under the applicable state Act and keep the renewal on track, so this foundational licence is never a gap.
What’s included
- Shops & Establishment registration
- State-specific documentation
- Renewals where required
- Multi-location registration
- Guidance on labour-law display and record requirements
- Handling amendments (address, headcount)