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Shop Act Registration for Offices and Shops in India | NDSA
Shop act · State registration

An office or shop in India? Register the premises.

Each state’s Shops and Establishments Act covers offices, shops and commercial premises, with rules on working hours, holidays and records. Check whether it applies.

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EmployeesRules protect them
Does the shop act apply?

A guide only. Each state sets its own rules.

01 · What it covers

What the act governs.

Working hours

Daily and weekly limits.

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02 · Process

Registering the premises.

  1. 1
    Check

    State rules

    Registration or intimation.

  2. 2
    Collect

    Documents

    Address proof, ID, PAN.

  3. 3
    Apply

    Online

    On the state portal.

  4. 4
    Receive

    Certificate

    Display it at the premises.

  5. 5
    Update

    Changes

    Address, employees, closure.

03 · Common myths

Shop act myths.

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Wherever you live in Europe

Offices for groups across Europe.

We register Indian offices of groups in every EU country, Switzerland and Norway.

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04 · FAQs

Shop act questions answered.

What is the shop act?
A state law for shops and offices.
Who needs it?
Most commercial premises.
Is it the same everywhere?
No, each state differs.
Does each branch need one?
Usually yes.
Is it online?
In most states.
Is renewal needed?
In some states.
Does it cover working hours?
Yes.
Is it proof of business?
Often accepted as such.
Do co-working offices need it?
Often yes.
Can you register us?
Yes.

Opening premises? Register them.

Tell us the address and staff. We’ll register under the right state act.

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General guidance based on the rules as they stand, including the Income-tax Act, 2025 and the Income-tax Rules, 2026. It is not legal, tax or financial advice for your situation; please contact us before acting on it.