The Shop and Establishment Act requires businesses to obtain a license from the labor department of the respective state authority. This license is mandatory for all business entities, except factories already registered under the Factories Act, 1948.
The Act aims to regulate and monitor various aspects of shops and commercial establishments, including employee working hours, breaks, opening and closing hours, weekly closure days, national and religious holidays, overtime policies, employment rules for minors, and provisions for annual, maternity, sickness, and casual leave. It also sets standards for ventilation, accident prevention, and workplace safety.
The specific regulations under this Act vary from state to state. Establishments covered include shops, restaurants, cinemas, bistros, eateries, and other entertainment venues.
Ensures adherence to state-specific labor laws and regulations, avoiding legal penalties.
A licensed business gains trust and credibility among customers, employees, and stakeholders.
Protects employee rights by regulating working hours, leaves, holidays, and workplace conditions.
The license facilitates smooth business operations by ensuring compliance with local laws.
Aadhar / Voter ID / Driving licence / PAN / Passport ( In case of forigen national ) of the applicant and partners.
The Address proof of the applicant , Proof of the registered place of business (Ownership documents/ rent or lease agreement), any bill in relation to electricity /landlord bill / bank statement and incorporation certificate and Document in relation to proof of address.
The photos of the applicant should submit for the clarification and proof of the concerned person / partners.
The certificate of incorporation of registration certificate of the company/ LLP must be enclosed.
In case of Corporates, the MOA and AOA of the business has to be enclosed.
The trade nature of the business must be enclosed along application.
Our esteemed professional team would guide you with other requirements based on the nature of business.
Yes, it’s mandatory. If a person runs a shop without a license he will be punished for the illegal act and penalties will be imposed.
Yes, even for stall license is mandatory also it includes shops like restaurants, cinemas, bistros, eating places and for all the places of entertainment.
To start any kind of business related shops or commercial establishments an authorised license is needed.
It regulates and maintain the shops and commercial establishments regarding the working hours of employees, interval for employees, opening and closing hours of the shop, close days, national and religious holidays, overtime work, rules for employment of children, annual leave, maternity leave, sickness leave, casual leave, ventilations, precautions and accidents.
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