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What is Gumasta License

Shops Establishment license is a state based license which is required while establishing a shop, hotel, or any commercial place. It is mandatory for every new shop/establishment to get it registered under the Shops and Establishment Act and get the license within 30 days from the commencement of the work. Basically in India when you start any type of the business with physical shop then its required the Shop Act Licence from your state body.

Gumasta License was introduced to look after the employee's rights and another establishment in the jurisdiction. It is necessary to apply for Gumasta while establishing a shop, hotel or any other commercial place. It also helps to regulate the betterment of employee such as in which condition does he works, payment, rules and provide maximum benefits for the employees.

The shop and establishment registration should contain following details such as name of the employer and manager, name of establishment, nature of business, number of workers and such other details as may be prescribed. The Facilitator shall issue to the employer of such Shop establishment a receipt of intimation in such form and manner as may be prescribed.


What is Shop Act Registration Process

We offer three Easy Steps to get Online Shop Act Licence.

APPLICATION

Shop-act Form Fillup the form as per Shop Act of particular state.

SUBMIT DOCUMENT

Upload required documents like Identity proof, address proof, establishment proof (Photo of owner with Shop/ establishment Hoarding).

SCRUTINY AND APPROVAL

Reply to queries raised by office and get digitally signed Shop Act License with HerambIndia.Herambindia help and consult for Application documentation and approval from concerned authorities.


Documents required for Shop Act Licence or Gumasta License

Documents required for Gumasta License online vary from state to state but generally following documents are required.

Proof of Identity of employer and manager, if any

  • PAN Card
  • Passport
  • Aadhar Card
  • Driving License
  • Election/Voters ID
  • Proof of Address

  • Rent Receipt
  • Telephone Bill
  • Electricity Bill
  • Sale/Purchase Deed
  • Property Tax Paid Receipt
  • Notarized Leave and License
  • Society Maintenance Receipt
  • In Case of company

  • ROC
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Partnership Deed
  • MOA
  • Mandatory Documents

    Actual photo of the establishment in which the signboard (name) of the establishment duly displayed, appears

    Identity Verification Documents

  • ROC
  • List of the Trustees/Member of Trust
  • Registered Address and proof thereof
  • MOA (Registration Certificate)
  • Resolution of society regarding starting of business
  • List of the Chairman and Member of co-operative society
  • List of Directors and Nomination of Directors (Resolution)
  • Copy of Registration Certificate given by Charity Commissioner
  • Certificate of Incorporation, Commencement Certificate under the company act
  • Partnership Deed (Upload Deed pages which have name of partners, signature of partners,Business / Company Name, percentage of partnership )
  • Nature of business verification documents

  • RBI Permission Copy
  • RTO Transport Permit
  • Copy of Collector Permission
  • License From Agriculture Department
  • Food Licence from concern authority
  • The Food and Drugs Administration License
  • NOC from Police Department for Cyber cafe
  • IEC certificate for Import-Export business
  • IEC certificate for Import-Export business
  • Certificate issued by SEBI for share broker
  • NOC by Municipal corporation for floor mill / masala mill
  • Copy of Excise license for wine shop/Beer Bar/ Bar and Restaurant
  • NOC from Municipal Commissioner,Fire Brigade, Collector and Police Department.
  • RBI Permission Copy
  • RTO Transport Permit
  • Copy of Collector Permission
  • License From Agriculture Department
  • Food Licence from concern authority
  • The Food and Drugs Administration License
  • NOC from Police Department for Cyber cafe
  • IEC certificate for Import-Export business
  • IEC certificate for Import-Export business
  • Certificate issued by SEBI for share broker
  • NOC by Municipal corporation for floor mill / masala mill
  • Copy of Excise license for wine shop/Beer Bar/ Bar and Restaurant
  • NOC from Municipal Commissioner,Fire Brigade, Collector and Police Department.

  • Note: All documents to be self attested by proprietor/ Designated Partner/ Authorized Director

    Advantages of Shop Act Licence

    Business Account

    Businesses require current account for business transaction, All the banks required minimum one legal entity proof to open the business bank account. And most of them accept Gumasta as Legal proof.

    Registered Business

    Your business is registered under state government of maharashtra, so you’ll get timely benefits when and where the government announces.

    Legal Recognition to Business

    You business gets legal recognition, can be used.

    Customer Trust

    Establishes trust with customers.

    How to renew Gumasta License Online

    Gumasta license renewal online can be done online easily through Herambindia.

  • For Gumasta Renewal all you have to do is logon to the website Herambindia.
  • Provide your information and documents online to our expert
  • Get your licence delivered to your home.
  • Government shop act licence fees and charges are different for different states and government procedure is also different. For example, in Maharashtra Gumasta renewal procedure is scrapped and new Gumasta license online are issued with lifetime validity.

    Who needs Shop act licence?

  • Any Shop conducting a business
  • Commercial establishments
  • Residential hotels, restaurants and eating houses
  • Theatres and other places of public amusement or entertainment and other establishments.
  • Following working conditions are regulated by Shop act:

  • Opening and closing hours of Shops
  • Daily and weekly hours of work in Shops and commercial establishment.
  • Interval of rest
  • Leaves
  • Holidays
  • Spread-over in Shops
  • Wages for overtime work
  • Children not to work in establishment
  • Special provision for young persons
  • Special provision for women
  • Maternity leave and benefits
  • Record keeping
  • Cleanliness
  • Ventilation
  • Lighting
  • Key Features of the New Shop Act Licence

    Hours of operation

    Certain businesses in Maharashtra may now stay open 24/7. This includes movie theaters, restaurants, financial institutions, medical practices, and retail outlets. The Act excludes any establishment which sells alcohol or cigarettes from remaining open passed existing deadlines.

    Working hours for women

    The Act allows female workers the ability to work work passed 9:30pm so long as their employer provides safe transportation from the work site to their residence. Protection of women – The Act prohibits the discrimination of women workers in matters of recruitment, training, promotion, and wages. Generally, women workers will be required to work only between 7 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. In emergencies, women may choose to work beyond these hours, provided the work space is safe and transport is made available for her to commute back to her residence.

    Protection of women

    The Act prohibits the discrimination of women workers in matters of recruitment, training, promotion, and wages. Generally, women workers will be required to work only between 7 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. In emergencies, women may choose to work beyond these hours, provided the work space is safe and transport is made available for her to commute back to her residence.

    Over time

    The working hours for employees will not exceed nine hours per day and 48 hours per week. Otherwise, the employer must pay employees double their regular wages as over time.

    Holidays and leave

    The Act specifies that workers are eligible to eight casual leaves (CLs), and can accumulate 45 days of paid leave during a year. The establishment will declare eight days as paid festival holidays, including four national holidays. The other four festival holidays may be mutually agreed between the establishment and its workers.

    Welfare of workers

    The law makes it mandatory for the establishment to ensure adequate arrangements are made for the health and safety of workers. Cleanliness, hygiene, ventilation, and lighting also come under the definition of safety of workers.

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