Shop Act Details
- Applicability of Shop Act and its procedure differs from state to state
- The Shop Act application process in Maharashtra is online
- In Maharashtra, it is mandatory for businesses located within municipal limits to get Shop Act
FAQs
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Shop Act is a state-implemented act, hence, its applicability will change from state to state.
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Currently, deAsra assists in Shop Act application for businesses located in Maharashtra only.
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In the case of a food business, you must first apply for FSSAI Registration or License and then for Shop Act.
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Shop Act is a legal document, wherein, the entrepreneur informs the Labour Department about the existence of his business. It is not a piece of evidence specifying the location of business. Hence, Shop Act cannot be used as a business address proof.