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Labour Department, Government of Maharashtra

Shop and Establishment registration, Maharashtra

Intimation only below 20 workers

Registration & compliance Registration Open year-round
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What it is

Tell the state labour department that your shop, office or business premises has started, as required under Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017, as amended by Ordinance VIII of 2025.

What you get

  • Shop and Establishment registration or intimation certificate

Who it is for

  • Shops, offices and commercial establishments in Maharashtra
  • Fewer than 20 workers: a one-time intimation of commencing business is enough. From 20 workers: full registration.

How to apply

  1. 1
    Count your workers

    Fewer than 20 workers: a one-time intimation of commencing business is enough. From 20 workers: full registration.

  2. 2
    File on the Labour Department portalOfficial step
  3. 3
    Keep the certificate or acknowledgement at the premises

Keep ready

Aadhaar and PAN of the ownerProof of premises (ownership, rent agreement or owner consent)