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title: "Shop & Establishment Registration"
url: https://www.anukram.in/shop-act-registration.html
description: "Shop Act registration in Telangana starting at ₹1,499. Filed on TS-bPASS portal within 1–7 days. Mandatory for all shops, offices, and commercial establishments."
updated: 2026-10-04
source: Anukram, Hyderabad (anukram.in)
license: Free to read, quote and cite with a link to anukram.in. General information, not professional advice.
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License

# Shop & Establishment Registration

Mandatory for every business premises in Telangana. Get your Shop Act license within 7 days — required for bank accounts, GST, and labour compliance.

Anukram fees ₹1,499

Others charge ₹1,500–3,000 Govt fees: ₹125–2,000 depending on employee count

[WhatsApp us →](https://wa.me/919631526999?text=Hi+Anurag,+I+need+Shop+Act+Registration.)

## 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.

**Section 3:** Every employer must register their establishment within 30 days of commencement of business.

**Section 4:** Certificate of Registration is valid for 1–3 years and must be displayed prominently at the business premises at all times.

**Section 72 — Penalty for non-registration:** Up to ₹10,000 fine for failure to register or display the certificate.

**Govt fees based on employee count:** 0 employees — ₹125 | 1–5 employees — ₹250 | 6–10 employees — ₹500 | 11–20 employees — ₹1,000 | 21+ employees — ₹2,000.

## 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

- PAN card of proprietor / partner / director
- Aadhaar card
- Business address proof (rent agreement or property documents)
- Passport size photo
- Nature of business description
- Number of employees
- Email ID and mobile number

## 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

## Related Services

[GST Registration₹1,299](https://www.anukram.in/gst-registration.html) [FSSAI License ₹1,299](https://www.anukram.in/fssai-registration.html) [MSME Registration ₹499](https://www.anukram.in/msme-udyam-registration.html)

## 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.

[WhatsApp us → ₹1,499 only](https://wa.me/919631526999?text=Hi+Anurag,+I+need+Shop+Act+Registration.)

Based in Hyderabad or Telangana? See the local guide: [**Shops Act registration in Hyderabad**](https://www.anukram.in/shop-act-registration-hyderabad.html), with Telangana rules, documents and a fixed-fee quote on WhatsApp.

> Anukram professional fee: INR 1,499. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are extra where applicable. Contact: WhatsApp +91 96315 26999.


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Page: https://www.anukram.in/shop-act-registration.html
Contact: WhatsApp +91 96315 26999 | hello@anukram.in | Hyderabad, Telangana, India