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Shops & Establishment Registration in Ahmedabad

Are you looking for a consultant for Shops & Establishment Registration in Ahmedabad, Gujarat? If yes, you’re at the right place! At Legal Adda, we provide expert consultancy services for Shop & Establishment Registration (commonly known as Gumasta License or Trade License) across Gujarat, including major cities like Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Mehsana, Gandhidham (Kutch), Rajkot, Jamnagar, and more.

As per Gujarat State regulations, every business—whether operating in a rural or urban area, with or without employees—must obtain Professional Tax Registration and Shops & Establishment Registration. Registration must be done with the appropriate local authority, such as the municipal corporation, nagarpalika, or gram panchayat.

Need assistance with Shops & Establishment Registration or Intimation anywhere in Gujarat? Get in touch with us today!

Looking for Shop & Establishment Consultant in Gujarat?

Shops and Establishment | Gumastadhara License | Trade License in Gujarat

If you are in need of Shops and Establishment Registration, Gumastadhara License, or Trade License in Gujarat, we at Legal ADDA, an Ahmedabad-based consultancy, offer the best services for Gumasta Registration. Every business is required to be registered under the respective State’s Shops and Establishment Act. Each state has its own Act, under which Gumasta Registration is granted either by the local Municipal Corporation, Nagarpalika or the Gram Panchayat.

We, at Legal ADDA, provide expert consultancy for Gumasta Registration near your location in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Please note that Gumasta Registration is mandatory for all businesses—there are no exceptions or exemptions under the Shops and Establishments Act. As per The Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2019, every business—whether it has employees or not—is required to register within 30 days of commencing operations in Gujarat.

This Act applies to all types of establishments including shops, offices, warehouses, showrooms, restaurants, hotels, theatres, hospitals, schools, banks, and more.

There are two types of Shops and Establishment registrations in Gujarat:

  1. Shop Establishment Intimation – For businesses with less than 10 employees.

  2. Shop Establishment Registration Certificate – For businesses with 10 or more employees.

What documents are required for shop and establishment registration in Gujarat?

Following documents are mandatory for Shops & Establishment Registration in Ahmedabad and Gujarat.

  1. PAN Card of the Applicant / Partner / Director

  2. Identity Proof of Directors (Voter ID / Passport / Driving License)

  3. Photograph of the Applicant (Owner)

  4. Mobile Number and Email ID

  5. Cancelled Cheque of Business Bank Account

  6. Rent Agreement (if the premises is on rent)

  7. Property Tax Bill

  8. In Case of a Company/LLP/Firm – MoA, AoA and COI or Partnership Deed

  9. PAN Card of the Business (in case of Firm / Company)

  10. Premises Photograph with Sign Board

  11. Professional Tax Certificate (Required for Shop Establishment Registration)
Shops & Establishment Registration in Ahmedabad Gujarat

Advantages of Shop Establishment Registration in Gujarat

  • Legal Entity Registration Proof

  • Valid Proof for Opening a Business Bank Current Account

  • Protection from Local Corporation Penalties

  • Gumasta is a Basic Requirement for Subsequent Registrations

  • Eligibility for Various Local Government Subsidies

  • Mandatory requirement for running business in Gujarat

Commonly Recognized Names of Shops & Establishment License

In Gujarat, Shops & Establishment Registration also known as,

  • Trade License
  • Gumasta License
  • Shop Act License
  • Gumastadhara
  • Shop Establishment
  • Namuna 4 (Form 4) – In Rural area of Gujarat

Fees & Charges for Shop Establishment Registration in Gujarat

Total Cost of Shop Establishment Registration are as Follows

  • Professional Fees: Rs. 8000/- Inclusive of all

(Important Note: Professional Tax Registration (PRC/PEC) Certificate required before Shop Establishment Registration.)

How to Apply Shop Establishment Registration in Gujarat | 5-7 Days Process

Step 1: Send us documents

Make Inquiry, and Send us relevant documents for Shop License in Gujarat.

Step 2: We will Submit Application

We will file Application in Municipal Corporation/Gram Panchyat or Nagar Palika. We will visit department for file clearance.

Step 3: Get S&E Certificate

You will get Shops & Establishment Certificate within 5-7 Days

Shop Act License Consultant Near Me in Gujarat

Consultant Name: Legal Adda

Services: Shops & Establishment (Gumasta / Trade License) Registration Consultant

Contact Number: 9726365800 – 9726365807

Consultancy Address: 310 (403 & 412) Anand Milan Complex, Opp Jain Derasar, Navrangpura Cross Road, Ahmedabad – 380009 Gujarat

Our Offices/Branches: Jamnagar, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Mehsana, Vadodara, Surat, Vapi etc

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FAQ's on Shop & Establishment Registration in Gujarat

Gumasta License must be applied within 30 days of starting of business as per Shop and Establishment Act.

Yes, registration is required even if the business is located in a rural area of Gujarat. 

Yes, Each and every branch/office/shop required separate registration.