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Shops and Establishments license in Odisha (Shop Act registration)

Establishments in a municipal corporation, municipality or NAC area with one or more employees register within 30 days of starting. The labour department's fees for 2025 to 2029 are listed below (To confirm); renewal is due every 5 years with 50% extra, and 25% extra if late. Here is the official fee, documents, steps and where to apply.

Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026

Fee, 1 to 5 employees

₹253.12 for 1 to 9 workers (To confirm)

small shop

Apply

Within 30 days of starting

Validity

Renew every 5 years (To confirm)

Official fee To confirm Source

What it is and who must register

Shops and Establishments registration is a state law requirement for shops, offices, restaurants and similar places that employ people. In Odisha it comes under the Odisha (Orissa) Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1956.

Authority: Labour and ESI Department, Odisha.

Official fee by size

Employees	Official fee
No employees	Registration applies to establishments with one or more employee
1 to 9 employees	₹253.12 for 1 to 9 workers (To confirm)
10 to 19 employees	₹675 for 10 to 19 workers (To confirm)
20 or more employees	₹1,012.50 for 20 or more workers (To confirm)

Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay.

Documents to keep ready

Photo ID and address proof of the owner
Proof of premises
Photo of the shop front with name board
Employee details (names, roles, wages)

Steps to apply

Collect the documents listed here.
Apply: Within 30 days of starting.
Apply online at pareshram-labour.odisha.gov.in.
Pay the official fee: ₹253.12 for 1 to 9 workers (To confirm).
Keep the certificate safe. Validity: Renew every 5 years (To confirm).

Where to apply

Labour and ESI Department, Odisha. Official portal: pareshram-labour.odisha.gov.in.

Common questions

Do I need Shops and Establishments registration in Odisha?

Establishments in a municipal corporation, municipality or NAC area with one or more employees register within 30 days of starting. The labour department's fees for 2025 to 2029 are listed below (To confirm); renewal is due every 5 years with 50% extra, and 25% extra if late. The law is the Odisha (Orissa) Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1956.

How much does Shops and Establishments registration cost in Odisha?

For a small shop with 1 to 5 employees the official fee is ₹253.12 for 1 to 9 workers (To confirm). We have not yet matched this to an official page, so please treat it as to confirm. The fee can change with the number of employees, so check the table above.

When should I register in Odisha?

Within 30 days of starting. Validity: Renew every 5 years (To confirm).

Where do I apply in Odisha?

Apply on pareshram-labour.odisha.gov.in, run by the Labour and ESI Department, Odisha.

Is Govt License a government website?

No. Govt License is an independent guide. We link to the official government portals where you apply and pay. Always confirm the fee on the portal before paying.

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