Shop and Establishment registration is a state-based registration for every business entity to register under local Government. Every entity established with the commercial purpose, including trading and service firms, restaurants, coffee house or hotels and also the place of public amusement must obtain this registration. Generally, the time limit provided for the registration is 30 days from the date of establishment.
The main purpose of such registration is to work as per the State laws and secure the benefit for the employees. The license would work as proof of commercial activities for many other registrations and is also helpful for opening a bank account.


We at Wise Tax Filings make it easy and inexpensive to register your shop and establishment. With expert support along with timely and accurate filings, we have made it hassle free for you to get started.
Documents Required for Shop & Establishment Registration:
PAN CARD
A self-attested copy of PAN card Of Proprietor/Partner/ Director
Address Proof
Self- attested copy of address proof of Proprietor/Partner/Director
Proof of Establishment
Rent agreement/ Ownership Deed/ Lease Deed. NOC from the owner if rented property
Incorporation Documents
MoA – AoA of Company, Partnership Deed/ LLP Agreement, etc. along with registration certificate, if any, recently clicked the photo of the establishment.
Passport size photograph
2 passport sized photograph of the business owners
Complete registration in 3 easy steps:
1. Answer quick questions
Pick a package that best fits your requirements. It takes less than 5 minutes to fill our questionnaire. Provide basic details & documents required for registration along with making payment.
2. Experts will be there to help
A relationship manager will be assigned to assist you for reconciliation of the information.
3. Your business is registered.
It only takes 15 working days!
Day 1
- Consultancy for registration requirement
- Collection of basic Information
- Provide Required Documents for shop and registration certificate
Day 2 – 4
- Preparation of registration application
- Filing of registration application
Day 5 onwards
- Processing by Government Department
Day 15
- Shop & Establishment Registration Certificate*
Frequently Asked Questions:
Does a business operating without any workers require the registration?
YES, whether the operations are employee-driven or not, the business entity must get shop act license subject to the State laws. In most states, the registration is mandatory within 30 days, irrespective of the number of employees. Therefore, the owners must refer to the State law once to determine the Shop & Establishment registration requirement.
What is meant by a Shop?
With reference to this registration, the shop is a premise, where any trade or business is carried out or where services are rendered to customers. It includes offices or warehouses, whether in the same premises or not, used in connection with such trade or business, but does not include a shop or office attached to a factory within the scope of the Factories.
What is meant by a commercial establishment?
With reference to this registration, a Commercial Establishment means a commercial or trading or banking or insurance establishment, an establishment or administrative service in which persons employed are mainly engaged in office work, a hotel, restaurant, boarding or eating the house, a cafe or any other refreshment house, etc.
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