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Government Registrations

Shop & Establishment Registration

The Shop & Establishment registration is issued under the respective state’s Shops and Establishments Act. It is required for shops, offices, restaurants and other commercial establishments and is often needed to open a current account.

A shop owner reviewing registration paperwork at the counter of her store
  • Est. 5–10 working daysSubject to government approval
  • Government feesExtra, as applicable
  • Expert supportEnd-to-end assistance
Who needs it

Is Shop & Establishment right for you?

Retail shops and showrooms

Offices and co-working businesses

Restaurants, salons and service establishments

Eligibility

Eligibility & key considerations

  • Registration is governed by each state’s Shops & Establishments Act — rules and timelines vary by state.
  • Fees often depend on the number of employees.
  • Proof of the business premises and identity documents are required.

General guidance only, based on current rules, which can change. We confirm requirements for your specific case before filing.

Benefits

Why get Shop & Establishment?

01

Legal compliance

Meet your state’s labour law requirements.

02

Bank account

Commonly accepted proof for opening a current account.

03

Business proof

Serves as a valid proof of business existence.

04

State expertise

We handle state-specific forms and portals.

Documents required

Keep these ready

  • PAN and Aadhaar of owner
  • Photograph of owner
  • Address proof of the establishment
  • Photo of the shop with name board
  • Number of employees

Exact documents depend on your business type. We share a personalised checklist.

Step-by-step

How the process works

  1. 01

    Share details

    Send owner, premises and employee details.

  2. 02

    Preparation

    We prepare the state-specific application.

  3. 03

    Filing

    We file the application and pay the government fee.

  4. 04

    Certificate

    You receive your registration certificate.

Pricing

Shop & Establishment Registration

Starting at

₹1,499*

Inclusive of GST at 18%

Final fee depends on your requirement — ask for a quote.

Included in our professional fee

  • State-specific application
  • Filing & follow-up
  • Registration certificate
* Starting professional fee charged by Regpro. All advertised professional service fees are inclusive of GST at 18%. Government fees, applicable stamp duty and third-party charges are additional unless specifically included in the package. Any additional charges will be communicated before payment. State government fees vary by state and employee count, and are charged at actuals.
Processing time

What to expect

Estimates only — subject to government processing and approval.

Estimated time

5–10 working days

Processing time depends on the state labour department. Processing times are estimates calculated from receipt of complete documentation. Timelines depend on verification, government authorities, application requirements and portal availability. Government approval and exact processing times cannot be guaranteed.
FAQs

Shop & Establishment — frequently asked questions

No. Each state has its own Act, forms and fee structure. We handle the process for your state.

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