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Apply for Shop Establishment Registration in India

Get in touch with our experts to acquire online registration for shop establishment for your business. A shop establishment license is mandatory for all shops operating in India.        

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HIGHLIGHTS

Meaning of shop 

A location where various commercial activities take place, offering services to customers, which may encompass offices or warehouses dedicated to trade.    

Aim & Objective

The objective of shop establishment is to regulate and enhance the working conditions of shops and offices, as well as safeguard the rights of workers concerning aspects such as wages, leave, holidays, and working hours.

Who required?

All business entities, excluding factories governed by the Factories Act of 1948, must register under shopex.

Validity

The validity period of the shop establishment certificate differs across states. Owners are required to apply for renewal once it expires. 

Gumasta License

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

e-Karmik

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

KEY BENEFITS OF SHOP ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION

The importance of obtaining a Shop Establishment Certificate cannot be overstated, as it focuses on several crucial aspects:

1. Regulation of Working Hours: Ensures adherence to prescribed working hours.
2. Prevention of Child Labour: Strict measures to prevent the employment of underage children.
3. Separate Regulations for Employment of Female Staff: Guidelines specifically tailored to ensure fair and safe employment practices for female employees.
4. Proper Guidelines for Record-keeping: Ensures meticulous maintenance of records as per regulatory requirements.
5. Fixed Opening and Closing Times: Establishment of definite times for commencing and ending operations.
6. Intervals for Rest and Lunch: Mandates specific breaks for rest and meals during working hours.
7. Rules for Weekly Offs, Working Conditions, and Wages: Ensures compliance with regulations concerning weekly days off, working conditions, and fair wages.
8. Important Measures for Hygiene & Sanitation, Lighting and Ventilation, Safety Precautions, and Hazard Management: Emphasizes stringent standards for maintaining hygiene, adequate lighting and ventilation, implementing safety protocols, and managing potential hazards effectively.

WHAT IS SHOP ESTABLISHMENT KNOWN AS IN DIFFERENT STATES?

What is a Private Limited Company?

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.  

Process of SHOPEX Registration

Submit the required documents through our website.   

Select the suitable package and make an online payment using the variety of payment methods provided.    

After you place an order, our team will assign your application to one of our dedicated professionals. 

Our experienced team is dedicated to preparing the application for establishing your shop.     

Ensure you acquire the necessary shop establishment license from the labor department.    

We will send the shop establishment certificate via email.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Passport size Photograph 

Aadhaar Card

Proof of Business Address 

Details of the employees and manager of the business

PACKAGES

Standard

₹ 2499

Plus taxes

Shop Establishment Registration /
Gumasta License 

+
GST Registration

Enterprise

₹ 2999

Plus taxes

Shop Establishment Registration /
Gumasta License 

+
GST Registration

+

Udyam registration

Basic

₹ 499

Plus taxes

Shop Establishment Registration /
Gumasta License

Our Clients

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