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Others charge ₹1,500–3,000 Govt fees: ₹125–2,000 depending on employee count
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Why Register Under the Shops Act?

Any shop, office, or commercial establishment operating in Telangana is legally required to register. It is the foundation of your business compliance.

01

Legally Mandatory

Every shop, office, restaurant, or commercial establishment in Telangana must register under the Shops Act within 30 days of opening.

02

Bank Account Requirement

Most banks require Shop Act certificate for opening current accounts for proprietorships and partnerships.

03

GST & FSSAI Prerequisite

GST registration and food licenses often require address proof — Shop Act certificate serves as valid business address proof.

04

Employee Compliance

Regulates working hours, overtime, holidays, and leave for employees. Non-compliance leads to labour department notices.

Legal Framework

Shop Act registration in Telangana is governed by the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act 1988, which applies to all shops, commercial establishments, restaurants, and theatres within Telangana.

Registration Process

Filed on the Telangana TS-bPASS portal. Self-certification system — no physical inspection required.

1

Application Preparation

Collect business details: name, address, owner info, nature of business, number of employees. You share these with us on WhatsApp.

2

Online Filing on TS-bPASS

Application filed on Telangana's TS-bPASS portal (telangana.gov.in). Self-certification system — no inspection required. We handle the entire filing.

3

Fee Payment

Govt fee paid online based on employee count (₹125 to ₹2,000). We manage the payment process and confirm receipt.

4

Certificate Issued

Registration certificate issued within 1–7 working days. Valid for 1–3 years, renewable online. Must be displayed at your premises.

Documents Required

Timeline

Certificate in 1–7 working days. Renewal required annually or every 1–3 years.

Day 1
Filing on TS-bPASS
1–7 Days
Certificate Issued
Annual
Renewal Required
Display
Certificate at Premises

Benefits & Risks

Benefits of Registering

  • Legal compliance — avoid ₹10,000 penalty under Section 72
  • Required to open business bank accounts
  • Valid address proof for GST and FSSAI registrations
  • Enables hiring employees legally with proper records

Risks of Not Registering

  • Labour department notice + ₹10,000 fine
  • Bank may refuse to open current account
  • Cannot get GST using shop address without it
  • Employees can file complaints for non-compliance

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Register your shop or office today.

Send your business details on WhatsApp. We'll file on TS-bPASS and send your certificate within 7 days.

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