Information
To start a business(other than online business), we require a place of business at which operational activities are carried on. As per Shop & Establishment Act, Every commercial establishment or shop need to obtain registration under the act.
Definition of Commercial EstablishmentCommercial establishment means any premises wherein any trade, business or profession or any work in connection with, or incidental or ancillary thereto is carried on and includes a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and charitable or other trust, whether registered or not, which carries on any business, trade or profession or work in connection with, or incidental or ancillary thereto, journalistic and printing establishments, contractors and auditors establishments, quarries and mines not governed by the Mines Act, 195 , educational or other institutions run for private gain, and premises in which business of banking, insurance, stocks and shares, brokerage or produce exchange is carried on, but does not include a shop or a factory registered under the Factories Act, 1948.
Definition of Shopshop means any premises where goods are sold either by retail or wholesale or where services are rendered to customers, and includes an office, a store-room, godown, warehouse or workhouse or work place, whether in the same premises or otherwise, used in or in connection with such trade or business.
Conclusion:In nutshell, if any person is commencing a business which comes under above mentioned definition of “Commercial establishment” and “Shop” then Registration is mandatory under Shop & Establishment Act.
Documents/Details required
- 1.Name of establishment
- 2.Category of establishment (Shop/Commercial Establishment/Residential Hotel/Restaurant/Theatre/Public Amusement/Retail Trade or Business)
- 3.Address with PIN Code
- 4.Mobile number and E-mail ID
- 5.Name of Owner/Occupier/Employer
- 6.Father’s Name of Owner/Occupier/Employer
- 7.Name of manager
- 8.Father’s Name of Manager
- 9.Nature of Business/Description of Business
- 10.Number of Employees (Male/Female/Young Person)
- 11.Date of Commencement of Establishment
- 12.Number of members of employer’s family, working in the establishment
- 13.Number of other persons occupying position of management or employees engaged in confidential capacity
Process
Frequently Asked Questions
If a Business owner whose establishment is already registered, commences a new business in the same premises , is he required to obtain a fresh registration for the new business?
No, he is not required to obtain fresh registration for the new business but he has to notify such change to the inspector.
Is an organisation which is formed to look after the welfare and common interests of the members of the organisation.a shop or Commercial Establishment?
No, if such organisation is neither carrying on any trade or business nor rendering any services to outsiders.
Whether registration is required for a shop or commercial establishment situated in a factory?
Yes, registration is required to be obtained if such shop or commercial establishment is not connected with production process of factory. Otherwise registration is not required to be obtained.
How much is the validity of the shop establishment certificate?
It depends upon the state in which business plant is carrying on its operations. In some states, Validity is lifetime and some states range from 1 to 5 years.
How much time does it takes to get registered under Shop & Establishment Act?
With the help of Karlbucks, you can get registration under Shop & Establishment Act in 1 working day.
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