What is Shop ACT?
Obtain your Shop and Establishment Registration in Delhi online through the official Delhi Labour Department Portal under the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954. Mandatory for all physical shops, commercial offices, IT firms, restaurants, warehouses, and service providers operating within the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, this statutory registration must be filed within 90 days of commencing commercial operations.
Our end-to-end registration service covers the complete online filing of
Form A: mapping establishment categories, submitting workplace location details, and uploading mandatory entity documentation including PAN/Aadhaar proof of promoters, lease agreements/utility bills, NOC from property owners, and geotagged photographs of the business board. (Note: New corporate entities incorporated via the MCA SPICe+ / AGILE-PRO-S portal automatically receive integrated Delhi Shop Act processing).
Upon approval by the Labour Inspectorate, you receive your official Registration Certificate (Form C), which serves as definitive legal proof of business existence for opening corporate bank accounts, securing local municipal trade licenses, and fulfilling statutory requirements. Enjoy long-term operational peace of mind with lifetime certificate validity (eliminating annual renewals), along with full compliance support for maintaining mandatory registers (employment, wages, and leaves under Forms G, H, and I).
How it Works?
Our in-house team will get in touch with you to understand about your requirements and all the details necessary for the formation of documents.
After payment of money through the payment link send by us through email, your information will be shared with the expert to get the registration done.
The Shop Act will be registered within 1 working day after it is shared to the professional(which will be notified to you by dedicated expert).
Final Shop Act registration document will be delivered to you to your e-mail address by the dedicated expert. You can contact him/her for any clarifications.
Advantages & Benefits
Smooth Business Activities
Helps to carry on business peacefully without any hassle to run here and there.
Easy Process
Easy to register and process can be completed quickly using our expertise.
No Compliance
Does not require any compliance after registration of the Shop & Establishment Act.
Legal Protection
Gives you protection against legal complexities and all the legal actions of the authorities.
Why us?
Transparent Pricing
We do not have any hidden charges, all our prices includes everything mentioned.
Timely Delivery
We value the time and thus ensure timely delivery of all the assigned projects.
Experienced Team
Get your work done through our wide team of experienced professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Under the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954, every shop, commercial establishment, restaurant, office, IT firm, warehouse, or service unit operating in the NCT of Delhi must apply for registration within 90 days of commencing operations. It is required even for single-person businesses and startups without employees.
Form C is the official Registration Certificate issued by the Labour Department, Government of NCT of Delhi, after your application (Form A) is approved. It contains your registration number, category of establishment, business address, and owner details, serving as valid legal proof of business existence.
Identity & Address Proof of Owner/Directors: PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Passport/Voter ID.
Registered Business Address Proof: Rent/lease agreement or property ownership deed along with a recent utility bill (electricity or water bill not older than 2 months).
NOC: No Objection Certificate from the property owner (if premises are rented).
Establishment Photo: Clear photograph of the shop or office showing the business name signboard in Hindi/English.
Entity Proof: Certificate of Incorporation/Partnership Deed/LLP Agreement (for non-proprietorship entities).
No. Registration issued under the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act has lifetime validity unless there are changes in business details, address, or ownership. There is no need for periodic or annual renewal filings.
Yes. Banks accept the Form C Registration Certificate issued under the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act as valid primary proof of business entity existence for opening a current account for proprietorships and partnerships.
Operating an establishment in Delhi without registration beyond the 90-day window violates the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954. Inspections by the Labour Officer can result in monetary penalties, compounding fees, and formal prosecution in municipal courts.
