Every state has its Shop and Establishment Registration procedures and norms. However, the general provisions of the Act are the same in all states. The Shop and Establishment Registration in India is regulated by the Labour Department of the respective state. The Act regulates the registration of all the shops and commercial establishments operating within the state. The respective state administers the registrations under the Act, and thus it slightly differs from one state to another state. The registration services of Mibook make it easier for those who want to register their shop and establishments in the respective state.
Shops are generally defined under the Act as the premises where the selling of goods takes place either by retail or wholesale or where services are rendered to customers. It includes offices, godowns, storerooms, and warehouses used in connection with the trade or business.
Commercial establishments are generally defined as commercial, banking, trading, or insurance establishment or administrative services where people are employed for office work. It includes a hotel, boarding or eating house, restaurant, cafe, theatre, or other public entertainment or amusement places. However, factories and industries are not covered by the Act and are regulated by the Factories Act, 1948 and Industries (Development and Regulation) Act 1951.
PAN Card: A self-attested copy of the PAN card Of the Proprietor/Partner/ Director
Address Proof: Self-attested copy of address proof of Proprietor/Partner/Director
Proof of Establishment:
1. Rent agreement/ Ownership Deed/ Lease Deed
2. NOC from the owner if rented property
Incorporation Documents: MOA – AOA of Company, Partnership Deed/ LLP Agreement, etc. along with registration certificate, if any, recently clicked the photo of the establishment.
Passport size photograph: 2 passport-sized photographs of the business owners
List of Employees: (including male and female) Child labour Declaration & Specimen Signatures
Every business entity like stores, shopping centres, restaurants, hotels, theatres, public entertainment, retails, etc. is established within the state of Karnataka. Any type of shop or establishment that operates as an organisation, trader, or service provider needs to get registered under the shop and establishment act in India.
Once every 5 years, the shop and establishment registration licence needs to be renewed. To get the licence renewed one must apply before one month of the expiry of the certificate. This process is necessary if you want to run the business smoothly. If you are not able to do it from your end then Mibook assists for the same.
At Mibook we observe the rules and regulations imposed by the government of Karnataka and expect the same from those who are acquiring our services for shop and establishment registration in Bangalore:
Under Karnataka Shops and Establishment Act, it is prohibited to employ a child at your shop or establishment. A person under 14 years of age is not allowed and is not required to work. Also, young people and women cannot be required or allowed to work whether as an employee or otherwise in any establishment during the night.
Nine hours of working per day have been determined for employees of Shop and Establishment registered in Bangalore. One can work for 48hrs in a week and a person working more than these set hours is entitled to be paid overtime wages.
The Shop and Establishment Registration in Bangalore must be closed once a week. Each employee must get a full day's holiday without deducting the amount from their salary. This has been imposed keeping in view that every working individual gets time to rest once a week. If any shop or establishment needs to remain open throughout the week then extra staff must be hired for the same.
Every working individual is allowed to take leave once every 20 days of work in a shop or establishment registered in Bangalore. The young persons are permitted to take the leave with wages at the rate of one day for every fifteen days of work done.
1. Consulting for registration requirements
2. Collection of basic Information
3. Provide Required Documents for shop and establishment registration certificate
1. Preparation of registration application
2. Filing of registration application
Processing by Government Department
Shop & Establishment Registration Certificate
Inherently, the business owner who shows 100% commitment towards the compliances of the Shop act would be able to reap unseen benefits in the longer run. The Shop and Establishment Registration in Bangalore done through Mibook strengthens the entity’s roots by imparting it a legal status and allowing the business owners to witness better exposure to an uncatered segment of consumers over time.
Business entities that opt for shop and establishment registration in Bangalore, through Mibook can easily open the current account in the bank. You would never have to hunt for additional documents for this purpose, as a Shop act licence would be enough for that. With an independent bank account, you can avoid messing up the business transaction with a personal account. Therefore, it will let you create a separate financial account for the business.
Shop and establishment registration Bangalore cover every aspect of business activities that also includes the well-being of the employees. The Act preserves the rights of employees and ensures their safety in terms of health and financial status. Furthermore, the registration of Shop and Establishment also discourages any unethical practice that conflicts with the interest of the workforce. This would help the employer to create a positive working environment for the employee.
Conducting a regular inspection of shop owners is part of the working protocol of the State government and local municipality[1]. Frequent inspections could mess up your efficacy of work. However, if you have a Shop Act license at your disposal, then you could overcome such trouble with ease. The Shop act license ensures fewer due diligence and auditing requirement.