Shop Act Registration

Overview

Shop Act Registration (Shops and Establishments Act) is a state-level registration required for all commercial establishments — shops, offices, hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, and other commercial premises. While each state has its own Shops and Establishments Act, the registration is mandatory for any business employing workers at a commercial premises. It regulates working hours, holidays, leaves, and employee welfare conditions.

Shop Act registration is commonly required for opening a current bank account, obtaining GST registration, applying for trade licences, and complying with state labour inspection requirements. In many states (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi), the registration is now obtained digitally through the state labour portal — the physical certificate has been replaced by a digital registration in most urban areas.

Government fees vary by state and establishment size (typically Rs.500–2,500). MFiling handles registration across all major states. Processing time: 1–7 working days. MFiling professional charges: from Rs.1,999.

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