Shop and Establishment registration in your state
Most shops, offices and commercial establishments must register under their state’s Shops and Establishments law. We check whether your state requires it, file on the labour department portal and track renewals where they apply.
What is included
- Applicability check under your state’s Act
- Employee count and category assessment
- Online application on the state labour portal
- Document preparation and query replies
- Registration certificate to your vault
- Guidance on display of the certificate at the premises
- Renewal reminders where the state requires renewal
What is not included
- Government fees (vary by state and number of employees)
- Municipal trade licence (see Trade Licence service)
- Labour law returns and registers (available under People plans)
Who needs this
Shops, offices, restaurants, warehouses, agencies and other commercial establishments. Rules differ by state. In Uttar Pradesh, the 2025 amendment limits registration to establishments with 20 or more employees. Delhi offers free online registration through the Labour Department portal.
Documents required
- PAN and Aadhaar of the proprietor, partners or directors
- Business constitution document (incorporation certificate, partnership deed or LLP agreement)
- Proof of premises: rent agreement or ownership document, and a recent utility bill
- Photo of the establishment showing the name board
- Number of employees and nature of business
How it works
We confirm whether your state and headcount require registration
Application is filed online with documents
The labour department issues the registration certificate
Timeline
1 to 14 working days depending on the state. Government processing times are outside our control; we track and follow up on every application.
If you skip it
What this service creates next
Completing this is the start of a recurring set of obligations. Under an AdvisoNet plan these are tracked in your Compliance Passport and handled before they fall due.
- Municipal trade licence if your city requires one
- Professional tax registration in states that levy it
- PF and ESI registration as headcount grows
- Renewal tracking where the state sets a validity period
See AdvisoNet plans from ₹1,499 per month
Frequently asked questions
Is it required for a home-based business?
It depends on the state. Many states exempt establishments with no employees. We check the rule for your state before filing.
Does a registration in one state cover other branches?
No. Each establishment registers in the state where it operates. Multi-state businesses need a registration in each state.
Is the certificate valid for life?
Some states issue a lifetime registration and others require renewal. We note the validity on your certificate and remind you before any renewal falls due.
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