Shops & Establishment Act – Compliance & Services

The Shops & Establishment Act is a state-specific labour law that regulates the working conditions of employees in shops, offices, commercial establishments, hotels, restaurants, theatres, and other places of business.

It applies to all establishments irrespective of employee strength (even 1 employee in many states).

Key Services under Shops & Establishment Act

. Registration Services

  • New registration of shops, offices, or commercial establishments.

  • Filing application with Labour Department / Municipal Authority.

  • Issuance of Shops & Establishment Registration Certificate.

  • Renewal or amendment of certificate (for changes in name, address, employees, etc.).

. Compliance Services

  • Maintenance of registers (attendance, wages, leave, fines, deductions).

  • Preparation & filing of annual/periodic returns.

  • Compliance with working hours, weekly offs, rest intervals.

  • Overtime calculation & payment as per Act.

  • Display of statutory notices at establishment.

. Labour Welfare & HR Advisory

  • Employee appointment letters as per Act.

  • Leave policy (casual, sick, earned leave) compliance.

  • Guidance on women & child employment restrictions.

  • Maternity benefits & other statutory entitlements.

. Inspection & Audit Support

  • Handling inspections by Labour Department.

  • Preparing records & registers for audit.

  • Replying to notices from government authorities.

. Other Related Services

  • Assistance with closure/cancellation of establishment registration.

  • Integration with PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, LWF compliance.

  • Payroll setup as per Shops Act rules.

 Documents Required for Registration

  • PAN & Aadhaar of proprietor/partners/company

  • Address proof of establishment (rent agreement, electricity bill, etc.)

  • Details of employer & employees

  • Incorporation documents (Partnership Deed / MOA-AOA for company)

  • Passport-size photographs