Gumasta / Shop Act Registration
Get your Gumasta License (Shop Act) easily for legal & smooth business registration — No Hassle, Online Service!
What is Gumasta / Shop Act Registration?
Gumasta (Shop & Establishment Act license) is a compulsory business registration certificate for businesses in Maharashtra (and similar in other states). It’s required for all shops, offices, restaurants, warehouses, and service outlets. This law helps regulate working conditions, holidays, salary norms, and protects small business rights.
Who Needs Gumasta?
- Any shop, cafe, small office, clinics, store, or commercial business in cities
- Professionals (CA, architect, consultant) having a physical office/workspace
- Startups & new businesses — even home-based/online stores
- Anyone required by bank/GST/MSME for current account or business KYC
Benefits of Gumasta Registration
- Legalises your business, proof for banks & government
- Required for opening current accounts, GST/MSME registration
- Simplifies license renewal, loan & subsidy applications
- Helps employee hiring and statutory registrations (PF/ESIC)
- Shows your commercial & social credibility in your local area
Documents Required
- PAN Card of owner/firm/company
- Photo ID & address proof (Aadhaar, driving licence)
- Rent agreement/ownership proof of premises
- Passport photo of proprietor, partners or directors
- Latest utility bill/NOC from property owner
- Constitution docs (Deed, MOA/AOA etc if firm)
- Business activity info, email & mobile
Gumasta Registration Process
Online Application
Upload Docs
Verification
Fee Payment
Municipal Approval
Download Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Gumasta/Shop Act license is mandatory for commercial establishments in Maharashtra and many other states as per law.
Usually 2–5 working days after submission of correct documents and online application. Time varies by local authority.
Yes! Even home/online businesses, banks and many licenses demand it as proof for current account, GST and MSME registration.
Yes, all renewals and modifications are via the municipal portal. Updated documents may be requested on each renewal.
You can do it online yourself, but CA/expert ensures faster, error-free approval and document compliance to avoid rejection.