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Shops and Establishments license in Punjab (Shop Act registration)

Establishments register in Form F under section 13 and Rule 13. The Punjab Labour Department says no fee is charged for registering shops and commercial establishments (To confirm). The Rules set ₹10,000 for 3 years for starred hotels, nursing homes, cinemas and private schools. Here is the official fee, documents, steps and where to apply.

Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026

Fee, 1 to 5 employees
No fee per the Punjab Labour Department (To confirm)
small shop
Apply
Not confirmed
Validity
Not confirmed

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 Punjab it comes under the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958.

Establishments register in Form F under section 13 and Rule 13. The Punjab Labour Department says no fee is charged for registering shops and commercial establishments (To confirm). The Rules set ₹10,000 for 3 years for starred hotels, nursing homes, cinemas and private schools.

Authority: Labour Department, Punjab.

Official fee by size

EmployeesOfficial fee
Up to None employeesNo fee per the Punjab Labour Department (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

  1. Collect the documents listed here.
  2. Apply: Not confirmed.
  3. Apply online at pblabour.gov.in.
  4. Pay the official fee: No fee per the Punjab Labour Department (To confirm).
  5. Keep the certificate safe. Validity: Not confirmed.

Where to apply

Labour Department, Punjab. Official portal: pblabour.gov.in.

Common questions

Do I need Shops and Establishments registration in Punjab?
Establishments register in Form F under section 13 and Rule 13. The Punjab Labour Department says no fee is charged for registering shops and commercial establishments (To confirm). The Rules set ₹10,000 for 3 years for starred hotels, nursing homes, cinemas and private schools. The law is the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958.
How much does Shops and Establishments registration cost in Punjab?
For a small shop with 1 to 5 employees the official fee is No fee per the Punjab Labour Department (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 Punjab?
Not confirmed. Validity: Not confirmed.
Where do I apply in Punjab?
Apply on pblabour.gov.in, run by the Labour Department, Punjab.
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.

Related guides in Punjab

Every business guide below includes Shops and Establishments registration, with all the other licences that business needs.

Ludhiana
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Amritsar
Restaurant or Café Cloud Kitchen Bakery or Sweet Shop Home Food or Tiffin Business Catering Business Grocery or Kirana Store Retail Shop Pharmacy or Medical Store Online Selling Business Salon or Beauty Parlour Gym or Fitness Studio Clinic Coaching or Tuition Centre Office or Agency Import Export Business
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