Shop and Labour | Shops and Establishment Assam

Registering an Establishment under the Assam Shops & Establishment Act, 1971

All entrepreneurs or people starting their businesses have to mandatorily apply for a Shop’s licence under the Shops and Establishments Act. However, an important document to make this happen is the trade licence, issued by the relevant local authority, which varies across Indian states. There are a couple of other certificates needed as well when applying through the Assam Shops and Establishment Act, 1971.

Within thirty days of beginning a business in the case of a new establishment, business owners of every establishment have to apply for registration under the Act, through the Chief Inspector or someone authorized by him on this behalf, through form ‘O’.

What are the documents needed when applying for a Shop Registration Certificate?

* A copy of the Trade License issued by the local authorities
* A copy of the registered partnership deed in the case of a Partnership Firm or Establishment
* Attested copies of the appointment letter(s) issued to each of the permanent, temporary, casual, probationary, learner employees

What is the process of applying for the Gumasta licence?

The process is quite straightforward but needs the applicant to have a couple of documents and information ready at their end before beginning the process.
* A duly filled up application form “O” in (duplicate for manual submission) signed by the Employer or the Authorized signatory. Signatures are required only for manual submission.
* A photocopy of the Trade license issued by the local authorities.
* A photocopy of the registered partnership deed when it comes to Partnership Firm or Establishment.
* Attested copies of the appointment letters in Form G issued to each of the permanent, temporary, casual, probationer, learner employees.
* The original Treasury Challan, depositing the requisite amount of fees as specified in schedule I in the specified Head of Account or through the “e-Payment” when it is notified and functioning.

The process of applying for the Shop’s licence can be handled online and offline, depending on the preference of the applicant. However, the simpler method is getting this done online since it allows for the creation of an account that can be used when renewing the same certificate at a later date. Furthermore, it provides updates to the applicant about the status of the process.