The significance of an obtaining Shop Establishment Certificate can never be ignored as it emphasizes on the following aspects:
Shop Establishment registration is known by different names in various states. For instance, in Delhi it is known as Delhi Shopex, in Bihar it is known as Trade License, in Maharashtra it is known as Gumasta License, and e-Karmik in Karnataka.
A place where any trade or business is carried and services are rendered to customers. It includes offices or warehouses for the purpose of trade.
Aim of Shop establishment is to govern and improve the working conditions of shop & offices and rights of the workers, like wages, leaves, holidays & work hours, etc.
It is mandatory for all business entities other than factories regulated by the Factories Act, 1948 to register under shopex.
Shop establishment certificate is valid for a certain period. This varies from State to State. The owner shall apply for the renewal after expiry.
According to the Maharashtra Shops and Establishment Act 1948, the shop establishment certificate is known as Gumasta License.
As per the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, the shop establishment license is referred to as e-Karmik.