Shops & Establishment Registration Services
Gumasta and S&E registration in every Indian state — fast, online, end-to-end.
Overview
Every commercial establishment in India must register under the Shops & Establishment Act of the state where it operates. We obtain new S&E certificates (Gumasta in Maharashtra, Trade Licence equivalents elsewhere), file amendments and process renewals.
Key Benefits
- S&E registration within 3–10 working days
- Amendments for change of address, name or activity
- Timely renewals and display compliance
- Maintenance of statutory registers
- Branch / multi-state registration
Our Process
- 1
State mapping
Identifying applicable state Act and category of establishment.
- 2
Documentation
Collecting KYC, premises proof and employee details.
- 3
Filing
Online application with state labour portal.
- 4
Certificate
Download of certificate and display copy.
- 5
Renewals
Tracking validity and renewing well before expiry.
Who Needs This
- • Shops, retail outlets and restaurants
- • Offices, IT companies and consultancies
- • Hospitals, clinics and educational institutes
- • Branch offices opened in new states
Documents Required
- • PAN of entity and proprietor / directors
- • Address proof of establishment
- • Rent agreement / NOC
- • Employee list with designations and wages
- • Photograph of premises and signage (in some states)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shops & Establishment registration mandatory?
Yes. Every commercial establishment must register within 30 days of commencement of business under the state Shops & Establishment Act.
What is the validity of an S&E certificate?
Validity ranges from 1 to 5 years depending on the state. Some states issue lifetime certificates.
What is Gumasta?
Gumasta is the Shops & Establishment licence issued under the Maharashtra Shops & Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act.
Do I need separate S&E for each branch?
Yes. A separate registration is required for every commercial premises, even within the same state in most cases.
What if I don't register my shop?
Operating without S&E registration attracts fines, prosecution and may invalidate other approvals such as GST and trade licences.