The basic licence every shop, office or commercial establishment needs — and a common requirement to open a current account. We register you on your state’s labour portal.
The Shops & Establishment registration is issued under each state’s Shops & Establishment Act and applies to shops, offices, hotels and other commercial establishments. In Maharashtra it is popularly called the “Gumasta” licence. It regulates working hours and conditions, and serves as basic legal proof that your business exists.
Any shop, office, restaurant, hotel or commercial establishment with a place of business or employees.
A recognised legal proof that your establishment exists and operates.
Banks often ask for a Shop Act / Gumasta certificate to open a current account.
It supports applications for other registrations and licences.
Keeps you compliant with state labour rules on hours and conditions.
In most states, any commercial establishment must register, usually within a set number of days of starting operations.
“Gumasta” is the common name for the Shops & Establishment registration in Maharashtra; it is the same type of licence.
Udyam is an MSME recognition; the Shop Act licence is a state establishment registration. Many businesses need both.
Validity and renewal depend on your state — some issue it for a year, others for longer. We track renewals for you.