Shops Establishment registration is a state based registration, which is required while establishing a shop, hotel, or any commercial place in that particular state. It is mandatory for every new shop/establishment to get it registered under the Shops and Establishment Act and get the license within 30 days from the commencement of the work.

Every shop and establishment needs to register itself compulsorily under the respective state Act within 30 days of commencement of work. This is a basic license to obtain by every business, and this license can work to obtain many other licenses and serve as proof of a commercial business. To get Shop license, you would need to provide the PAN card of the business owner or the business itself, a copy of the rental agreement or sale deed, photos of the establishment and details of all the employees.

The main objectives of Shop Establishment Registration are:

• To work according with the state law.
• To secure uniform benefits for employees working in different establishments.

The Shop Establishment Act is used to protect the benefit of workers working in the unorganized sector of shops and establishments and to regulate the status of workers and employment in shops and establishments.