SHOPS & ESTABLISHMENTS REGISTRATION
The employer of every shop/establishment is required to get itself registered under Shops and Establishment Act within 30 days of commencement of work. Registration under the Shops and Establishment Act in the case of small businesses including proprietorship firms in the unorganized sector, it serves as a proof for the existence of the business. The Shops and Establishment Act registration controls various terms of employment such as payment of wages, work hours, the interval for rest, meals, holidays, leave, and other situations of work of individuals working in various establishments. This registration is necessary for each business place of work excluding those who already come under the Factories Act 1948. Shops & Establishment Registration Certificate is a basic license and required to submit while applying for other licenses. For instance, it is required by most banks as proof of commercial business for the opening of the current account.