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06 — Business Registration
Shop Act / Gumasta
Registration of shops and commercial establishments under the state Shops Act.
Overview
Shops and commercial establishments generally require registration with the local authority, commonly referred to as the Gumasta licence in Maharashtra.
Context
- The registration records the identity of the establishment and the persons employed.
- It is frequently sought by banks and other authorities as proof of a business premises.
Commonly required
- 01Identity and address proof of the proprietor / partners / directors
- 02Proof of premises such as an agreement or utility bill
- 03Photograph of the establishment
- 04Details of employees, if any
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