Shop Act Registration
Register your shop or office under your state's Shops and Establishments Act
- 1ApplyOnline application in your state.
- 2CertificateRegistration issued.
- 3MaintainRenewals and changes.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About Shop Act Registration
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
Shops, offices, restaurants and other commercial establishments must register under their state's Shops and Establishments Act, usually within a set period of starting (often 30 days), through the state labour department's portal. The law covers working hours, holidays and employment conditions, and the certificate is commonly used as business address proof for bank accounts.
Each state has its own Act, fees, renewal rules and thresholds. We file the application in your state, get the certificate, and track renewals or amendments when you add staff or change premises.
| Law | State Shops and Establishments Act |
|---|---|
| Timing | Within the period set by the state, often 30 days |
| Filed with | State labour department portal |
| Use | Compliance and business address proof |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Shops and retail outlets
- Offices and agencies
- Restaurants and cafés
- Proprietors opening a current account
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- State-specific application
- Certificate
- Renewals and amendments
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Online application in your state.
Registration issued.
Renewals and changes.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed professional fee plus state fee.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
Compare the 3 plansFrequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
This page also covers
- Trade licence
- Municipal licence for trade activities.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
