Shops and Establishment Registration and Consultancy
Every State has their own Act, Rules and Regulations regarding Shop and Establishment. However, the general provisions are mostly same in all states. So, in case if you want to start your business and want to have a shop or any other commercial establishment, then you must obtain the license/registration for such shop or establishment under the Concerned State Act. State Government Labour Departments under the Ministry of Labour & Employment regulate these Shop and Establishment Acts. The Act regulates all the shops and commercial establishments operating within the state.
The Act regulates numerous aspects of employment such as the payment of wages, fixation of hours of work, terms of service, maintenance of shops and establishments wages for holidays, leave policy, work conditions, overtime work, interval for meals and rest, prohibition for employment of children, employment of young persons or women, maternity leave and benefits thereof, cleanliness, lighting and ventilation, fire safety and precautions, accidents, record maintenance etc.
All shops and commercial establishments operating within each state are covered by the respective Shop & Establishments Act. Shops are defined as premises where any wholesale or retail trade or business is carried on or where services are rendered to customers and includes all offices, store-room, godowns, warehouse or workhouse or workplace. Establishments are defined as shop, a commercial establishment, residential hotel, restaurant, eating-house, theatre or other places of public amusement or entertainment. Further, establishments, as defined by the act, may also include such other establishments as defined by the Government by notification in the Official Gazette. However, factories are not covered by the shops & establishments act and are regulated by the Factories Act, 1948.
There are various benefits that one can get by registering their shops or establishment under the Act such as Shops & Establishment Registration Certificate acts as a legal entity proof, apart from this it helps to easily open a current account for the business as well. The Shops & Establishment Registration Certificate also enables easy availment of various government benefits.
The registration process is quite simple and requires only submission of some documents as a proof. Some states have initiated online process to make the registration easy and hassle free, however some states are still following manual procedure. Since, Shops and Establishment is a state matter therefore, the documents required and fees criteria may differ from state to state.
We, JKG Corporate Consultants LLP, assist you with registering your business, shop or establishment in an easier manner. We make the whole process simple and hassle free.
We along with the registration process also provide the services related to amendment and Renewal of the Registration Certificate.
Disclaimer: [This article has been prepared on the basis of information available till date. But professionals are advised to study the laws and compliance].
