A Shop and Establishment Act license, also referred as an Shop Act license and it is mandatory registration required for businesses operations in India. The purpose of this license is to provide the working conditions and employment rights of workers in shops and commercial establishments.
This registration is must for all business, professions and any trade registered under the shops and establishments act. Every business owner must register under the shops and establishment act according to employee capacity. This act mainly introduced as a favourable interest to the employees working under a business entity as it make sure that all employees getting equal rights and benefits in the working space.
Online portals
Online portals for obtaining a Shop License may different from one state to another in India
An person who has to apply for the Shop license should visit the official website of the state government where your business is situated.The different state has different protal and procedure to apply for the Shop license. Most online portals require you to register for an account or log in using your personal information. You may need to provide your business details also. Once logged into your account, you can find the application form for the Shop and Establishment License. Fill out the form with information about your business, which should include its name, address, type, number of employees, and other details. Once the application is filled upload any necessary documents, such as proof of identity, address, photographs, and any other documents required by your state’s rules and regulation the document may vary. You may be required to make an online payment for the shop license application. The fee can vary depending upon each state and size and type of your establishment. After completing the form and making the payment, submit the application through the portal. Many sates online portals provide a tracking feature for the application that allows you to check the status of your application. You can check whether your application has been approved, pending, or rejected. Once your application is approved by the concern department you can easily download a soft copy of your Shop and Establishment License directly from the state portal. Some states also offer online renewal services, which allow you to renew your license when it expires and that should be done within the prescribed time.
FSSAI License
To registered for Food License the business operators must have a turnover of less than Rs.12 lakh per annum. Food business operators/owner who are petty food manufacturers can obtain registration.
After India’s independence in 1947, there was a need to strict and streamline labor laws to ensure better protection for workers’ rights. This led to the starting of the Shops and Establishments Act in various states across India. Each state in India has the legislative authority or the head authority to frame and enforce its own Shop and Establishment Act. Similarly there are variations in the Act’s provisions from one state to another as each state has its own way of the providing the shop licence.
