You need a Shop and Establishment License if you run:

• A retail or wholesale shop
• A commercial office or consultancy
• A restaurant, café, or hotel
• Any service-based business (like salons, travel agencies, etc.)

Even online businesses or home-based offices may need this registration, depending on state regulations.

• Provides legal recognition for your business
• Helps you open a business bank account
• Builds trust and credibility with clients and authorities
• Ensures your business follows labour and safety laws

1. Business Proof

• Certificate of Business Registration / Incorporation (if applicable)
• Partnership Deed or LLP Agreement (for partnerships or LLPs)
• MOA & AOA (for Private Limited Companies

2. Identity & Address Proof of the Owner / Partners

• PAN Card of the proprietor / partners / directors
• Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Passport as ID proof
• Recent Passport-Size Photograph

3. Business Address Proof

• Rent Agreement or Lease Deed, if the premises are rented
• Electricity Bill / Property Tax Receipt, if owned
• NOC from the landlord (if rented)

4. Additional Documents

• GST Registration Certificate (if applicable)
• List of Employees with their details (if any)
• Details of business activity
• Bank Account Details of the business
• Declaration / Affidavit as required by the local authority