Mandatory license for commercial establishments
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₹100-5,000 (varies by state and employee count)
Any commercial establishment employing one or more persons
All shops, commercial establishments, restaurants, offices
Complete business registration (proprietorship/partnership/company).
Go to state Labour Department website or office.
Complete Shops & Establishment Act registration form.
Submit business proof, address proof, and owner details.
Pay license fee based on employee count.
Get Shops & Establishment registration certificate.
Yes, for all commercial establishments in most states.
Legal recognition, easier to get loans, required for other licenses, employee welfare compliance.
Yes, annual renewal required in most states.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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