Shops and Establishments Registration in West Bengal

Overview of Shop and Establishment Registration in West Bengal 2025                                                                                                 

The Labour Commissionerate under the Labour Department of West Bengal is responsible for enforcing the West Bengal Shops and Establishments Act, 1963. This law requires all shops and businesses to register, give appointment letters to employees, pay wages on time, allow proper leave and holidays, follow fixed working hours, and open and close at set times. It also helps workers get back any unpaid or wrongly cut wages.

Process For Obtaining Shop and Establishment Registration

Step 1: Visit the Official Portal
Go to the West Bengal Labour Department website for online registration.

Step 2: Create a New Account
Sign up as a new user with your basic details and verify your mobile number/email.

Step 3: Fill Out the Application Form

Log in and fill out Form with:

• Name of the shop/establishment
• Address
• Owner's/Manager’s details
• Nature of business
• Employee details

Step 4: Upload Required Documents
Attach scanned copies of the required documents (see list below).

Step 5: Submit and Pay the Fees
Submit the application and pay the applicable registration fee online via the payment gateway.

Step 6: Verification by Labour Inspector
The concerned Labour Department officer may conduct physical verification or scrutinize the documents digitally.

Step 7: Get the Registration Certificate
Once approved, the Registration Certificate will be issued online and can be downloaded for your records.

Documents Required for Shops and Establishment in West Bengal

1. Name of the Shops/Establishment:-
2. Pan No:-
3. Email ID:-
4. Mobile No:-
5. Nature of Business:-
6. Tax Receipt or Rent Agreement of Business (attach the document)
7. Date of Commencement of Business:-
8. Postal Address with Pincode:-
9. Applicant Name :-
10. Aadhaar Card of Applicant (attach the document)
11. Manager Name( if any):-
12. Manager Address with Pincode :-
13. If Partnership Firm or Limited company Required Partners or Directors Name and Address:-
14. Employee Details

1. Name :-
2. Designation :-
3. Date of Join :-
4. Salary :-
5. Day on which full Holiday is Allowed :- Sunday
6. Day on which Half Holiday is Allowed :- Saturday
7. Gender :- Male/Female
8. Age :

1. Declaration of weekly Closing Days

1. Full Closing Day:- Sunday
2. Half Closing Day:- Saturday

Who Needs to Register?

• Retail and wholesale shops
• Restaurants and cafes
• IT companies and private offices
• Warehouses and godowns
• Freelancers, consultants, and home-based businesses (if employing staff)

Benefits of Shops and Establishments Registration

• Legal business proof
• Enables smooth bank account opening and loan processing
• Enhances trust with customers and partners
• Required for trade licenses and other regulatory compliances