Shop Act License Requirements: When Is It Necessary for Main Companies and Their Branches?

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am pursuing chartered accountancy. Could you please inform me when a shop act license becomes compulsory? What are the conditions? How does it apply to branches of a main company?

Thank you.

If a shop or an establishment is to commence any activities, it is a prerequisite to obtain a license irrespective of the number of employees involved. Even if you do not have employees, a license is a requirement. Branches need to get licenses in their respective areas.

Siva

I want to know about BMC's new circular No. 17785 dated 14/01/08 regarding trade referral charges.

According to the auditing statement, we mentioned the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board certificate. It is based only on the Factory Act. However, this Tailor Shop operates based on the Shop Act, with only 7 employees working here. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board certificate is typically applicable to factories. Therefore, how is it possible for a shop to have this certification? Please clarify this licensing discrepancy.

Thanks & Best Regards,
Rangith HR