Documents required for Shop and Establishment License
- Passport size photo of the applicant.
- Photo of the shop along with the owner.
- List of management employees and directors, if applicable.
- Details of the company, employees, and their wage rates
- Address proof of establishment
- Affidavit to be shared with the applicant
Advantages
- It provides legal acknowledgement to the particular shop or establishment.
- It acts as an essential Registration for further registrations.
- This License acts as business proof. Hence, it helps in obtaining additional registrations in India.
- Further, shops cannot open a bank account without a Shop and Establishment License. Hence a Shop and Establishment License is mandatory for opening a bank account in the name of a shop or establishment.
- Shop License helps in raising investments by way of Venture Capitals or Loans for the proposed business establishment.
Who can apply for Shop and Establishment License in India?
- Wholesalers or the Retailers’ shops and establishments.
- Service Centres.
- Store-rooms, Warehouses, and Godowns.
- Also, any other working places.
- Hotels,
- Restaurants and Eateries.
- Theatres, Amusement Parks, Entertainment, etc.
What are the government fees applicable for registraton under Shop and Establishment Act?
These are the government fees applicable for registration under Shop and Establishment Act. These depend on the state and the number of employees.
Andhra Pradesh
- 0 Employees: Rs. 30;
- 1 to 5 employees: Rs. 100;
- 6 to 10 employees: Rs. 200;
- 11 to 20 employees: Rs. 1000
Delhi
- 0 Employees: Rs. 5;
- 1 to 10 employees: Rs. 15;
- 10 to 25employees: Rs. 30;
- 25 and above employees: Rs. 50
Madhya Pradesh
- 0 Employees: Rs.100
- 1 to 3 employees: Rs.150;
- 3 to 10 employees: Rs. 200;
- More than 10 employees: Rs. 250
Maharashtra
- 0 employees: Rs. 100;
- 1 to 5 employees: Rs. 300;
- 6 to 10 employees: Rs. 600;
- 11 to 20 employees: Rs. 1000;
- 21 to 50 employees : Rs. 2000;
- 51 to 100 employees : Rs.3500;
- 101 or more: Rs. 4500