About Shop Establishment Registration

#1. Meaning of shop

A place where any trade or business is carried and services are rendered to customers. It includes offices or warehouses for the purpose of trade.

#2. Objective

Aim of Shop establishment is to govern and improve the working conditions of shop & offices and rights of the workers, like wages, leaves, holidays & work hours, etc.

#3. Who required?

It is mandatory for all business entities other than factories regulated by the Factories Act, 1948 to register under shopex.

#4. Validity

Shop establishment certificate is valid for a certain period. This varies from State to State. The owner shall apply for the renewal after expiry.

#5. Gumasta License

According to the Maharashtra Shops and Establishment Act 1948, the shop establishment certificate is known as Gumasta License.

#6. e-Karmik

As per the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, the shop establishment license is referred to as e-Karmik.

Process of shop Registration

#1. Upload the necessary Documents on our web portal.

#2. Choose the appropriate Package and Pay online with various payments modes available.

#3. On placing order, your application will be assigned to one of our dedicated professionals.

#4. Our professional team will prepare your shop establishment application.

#5. Obtain shop establishment license from the labour department.

#6. Provide shop establishment certificate over the mail.

Key benefits of Shop Establishment Registration

The significance of an obtaining Shop Establishment Certificate can never be ignored as it emphasizes on the following aspects:

#. Regulation of working hours.

#. Prevention of child labour

#. Separate regulations regarding employment of female staff.

#. Proper guidelines for record-keeping

#. Fixed opening and closing time

#. Intervals for rest & lunch

#. Rules regarding Weekly-offs, working condition and wages

#. Important measures such as hygiene & sanitation, lighting and ventilation, safety precautions and hazard management

What is Shop Establishment known as in different states?

Shop Establishment registration is known by different names in various states. For instance, in Delhi it is known as Delhi Shopex, in Bihar it is known as Trade License, in Maharashtra it is known as Gumasta License, and e-Karmik in Karnataka.

Documents Required For Shop Establishment License

#1. Passport size Photograph

#2. Aadhaar Card

#3. Proof of Business Address

#4. Details of the employees and manager of the business