SHOP AND ESTABLISHMENT (TRADE LICENSE) REGISTRATION
A ‘Shop and Establishment Registration’ or popularly known as ‘Trade license’ in many States and ‘Gumasta License’ in Maharashtra.
Trade license issuing authority varies state to state, therefore Rules and Regulations of Trade license varies state to state as per State Shops and Establishment act
or Some other specific Act to regulate Shops and Establishments within the state and its process and documentation also varies slightly.
Every employer shall within 30 days from the date on which the establishment commences its work shall file statement together with fees to the Chief Inspector of the area concerned.
In some state period for Registering may differ state to state.
Municipal Corporation or Local Authority is the concern department in the state/Locality to issue Trade License.
Documents requirements for Shop and Establishment Act License :
1 Business Address Proof ( Utility bill/Lease deed/Rent Agreement, etc.)
2 Permanent Account Number of Business (if any)
3 Bank account along with a Cancelled cheque.
4 Memorandum/Articles of Association/List of Directors. (In case of company)
5 Photograph, Pan card and ID Proof and Address Proof of all Directors/ Partners
6 Details of Employees & Manager/s
