Do You Want to Know What is ShopAct ?

The Shop andEstablishment License is issued to the business, trade, professions registered under the Shop and Establishment Act. 

Further, all the rules and regulations of the Act are governed by the Department of Labor that not only regulates commercial establishments but also keep a check on the working of charitable trusts, societies, educational institutes and other premises such as banking, stock exchanges, insurance companies, share brokerages, etc.

Both organized and unorganized sectors are regulated under this act that makes sure appropriate working conditions are provided to the labors. 

The rules and regulations formed under this Act vary from state to state but the primary goal remains the same. 

Therefore, the establishment that has to obtain the license has to file an online application concerning his state official portal.

Most of the businesses in India including shops, restaurants, cafes, etc.;are regulated under the provisions of the Shop and Establishment Act. However, the rules and regulations vary from state to state, the act aims at providing proper working conditions to the labors and taking care of their holiday’s, wages and rights.

Go through the step by step guide to obtain shop and establishment license along with its importance, features, and compliances.