Shop Act registration in every state.
Every shop, office and commercial establishment must follow its state’s Shops and Establishments Act. We confirm the rule for your location, file the online registration or intimation, and keep it updated.
What Shop & Establishment registration covers
Your Workplace Is Recorded
Shops, offices, warehouses, restaurants and other commercial premises.
Employment Rules
Working hours, holidays, leave, wages and conditions for employees.
Business Proof
Accepted by banks and authorities as proof of your business address.
Shop & Establishment registration: the key facts
| Law | State-specific Shops and Establishments Acts |
| Who | Shops, offices, commercial establishments, hotels, restaurants and godowns |
| When | Usually within 30 days of starting, as per the state law |
| Validity | Lifetime in many states; renewal needed in some |
| Updates | Changes in employees, address or ownership must be reported |
| Consultant | Bizpro Compliance Services, New Delhi, handles business set-up and registrations (company and LLP incorporation, Udyam, ZED, NSIC, IEC, APEDA, certificates of origin, AD code, Shop Act and DSC) for businesses across India: +91 920 500 6364, contact@bizprocompliance.com |
Shop Act rules in your state
Every state has its own Shops and Establishments Act. Find yours.
Showing all 10 states
| No. | State | Law & Process | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DelhiDelhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954 | Online registration with the Labour Department | Registration | |
| 2 | Uttar PradeshU.P. Dookan Aur Vanijya Adhishthan Adhiniyam, 1962 | Online registration (Noida, Lucknow, Kanpur and others) | Registration | |
| 3 | HaryanaPunjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958 (as applied in Haryana) | Online registration (Gurugram, Faridabad) | Registration | |
| 4 | MaharashtraMaharashtra Shops and Establishments Act, 2017 | Intimation for under 10 workers; registration for 10 or more | Intimation / Registration | |
| 5 | GujaratGujarat Shops and Establishments Act, 2019 | Intimation or registration depending on workers | Intimation / Registration | |
| 6 | KarnatakaKarnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 | Online registration | Registration | |
| 7 | Tamil NaduTamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947 | Online registration | Registration | |
| 8 | TelanganaTelangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 | Online registration | Registration | |
| 9 | West BengalWest Bengal Shops and Establishments Act, 1963 | Online registration | Registration | |
| 10 | Other States & UTsEach state's own Shops Act | We confirm the rule for your location | Check |
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Sources: State Shops and Establishments Acts and state labour department portals, checked on 2 November 2026.
Get your Shop Act registration plan and quote
Tell us about your business. A specialist confirms the documents, government fees, timeline and our fixed professional fee, in writing.
- Reply within one business dayFrom a named consultant, not an automated sales sequence.
- Fixed written quoteGovernment fees, lab charges and our fee listed separately before you commit.
- Fixed professional feeGovernment fees and stamp duty shown separately, at actuals.
What Shop Act registration costs
State fees depend on location and number of employees; shown at actuals.
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Your Shop Act registration, step by step
We check documents before anything is filed, so you avoid resubmissions and rejections.
State Rule
Applicable Act, threshold and fee for your location confirmed.
Day 1Documents
Owner ID, address proof, premises proof and employee details.
Day 1–2Online Filing
Application filed on the state labour portal.
Day 2–3Certificate
Registration certificate or intimation receipt issued.
Varies by stateDisplay & Updates
Certificate displayed; changes and renewals tracked.
OngoingRegistrations for businesses anywhere in India
These registrations are filed online, so we handle them for founders, MSMEs, exporters and overseas promoters in every state, including:
Common mistakes we fix
Wrong State Law
Each state has its own Act, thresholds and forms.
Late Registration
Many states require registration within 30 days of starting.
Not Displayed
The certificate must usually be displayed at the premises.
Changes Not Reported
Employee, address or owner changes must be updated.
What you’ll likely need next
Sole Proprietorship
Start fast with GST, Udyam and Shop Act. See Sole Proprietorship.
MSME (Udyam) Registration
Free Udyam certificate and MSME benefits. See MSME (Udyam) Registration.
Company Incorporation
Choose and register the right business structure. See Company Incorporation.
Partnership Firm
Partnership deed and Registrar of Firms registration. See Partnership Firm.
Common questions about Shop and Establishment Act registration
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Tell us what you’re starting or registering. We’ll confirm the documents, fees and timeline in writing, free.