Shop licenses permit certain businesses to sell goods and provide services. If you want to start a business or operate a shop in Kerala, a shop license is necessary. It is valid for 2 years and you should renew it every year. There are different types of businesses in Kerala. Our government has been promoting this sector. There are different types of requirements that must be needed in order to get the license. When applying for a license you should know about the premises that meet the requirements of the law. Make sure that your business is complying with all regulations. Make sure that your staff is qualified and licensed to operate the business. Make sure your financial situation, marketing plan, insurance coverage, environmental impact assessment, necessary permits in place,adequate records of your business,transactions and license. Soap licenses can be obtained by individuals or companies. If you want to apply for a shop you will need to provide information about your business, area, location, etc. Licensing requirements vary depending on the type of business. Shop and establishment license is necessary for role business establishment. You can apply online.
Shop licenses ensure that no business person is running any unethical business practices. It ensures safety measures and guidelines. A very commercial establishment other than factories mandatory register shop license. You should get a permit from the authorities in each district. Each state has their own rules and regulations for the shops. If you want to start any commercial establishment you need to file under the act within a month. It is a mandatory registration for many reasons.
Nowadays in our country most of the business is like a shops restaurant cafe regulator and governed by shop and Establishment Act provisions. Providing proper and educational working conditions to the laborers. This Certificate is required when an entity starts employing people as full time, casual, contract based employees. It provides legal acknowledgement to the particular shop. It is an essential registration. It acts as business proof. A shop cannot open a bank account shop license. Wholesalers, Hotel, restaurant,amusement park, godowns can apply for shop license.
Documents
• Identity proof- Adhar card, voter ID
• Copy of rent agreement
• An affidavit
• Application form
How to apply for shop license from panchayath
Visit the official website of citizen service portal
Select licenses option
Select New license option from it
Select district
Select panchayath
Enter the name of panchayath
Select individual or common
Enter aadhar card number
Enter name
Enter mobile number
Enter permanent address
Select the ward
Upload the application form
Save the file
Upload ID card, agreement/ ownership certificate
See about pay the fees Rs 5
Enter the code and check the application
Submit the application
Select online payment option
You can use UPI,Debit, credit card, net banking.
Scan UPI code
You can see payment slip
Click proceed button
You can see the receipt.
You can download it.
You can see transaction history and processing.
You will get a notification
Pay the fees
You will get a certificate. You can download it.