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Shops and Establishments license in Tamil Nadu (Shop Act registration)

Mandatory for establishments with 10 or more workers (Form Y). Certificate (Form Z) issued within 24 hours. Here is the official fee, documents, steps and where to apply.

Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026

Fee, 1 to 5 employees
Not mandatory below 10 workers
small shop
Apply
Within 6 months of opening
Validity
Until details change

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 Tamil Nadu it comes under the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947 (amended 2023).

Mandatory for establishments with 10 or more workers (Form Y). Certificate (Form Z) issued within 24 hours.

Authority: Labour Department, Tamil Nadu.

Official fee by size

EmployeesOfficial fee
Up to 9 employeesNot mandatory below 10 workers
10 or more employees₹100

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)
  • Name board with Tamil first

Steps to apply

  1. Collect the documents listed here.
  2. Apply: Within 6 months of opening.
  3. Apply online at labour.tn.gov.in.
  4. Pay the official fee: Not mandatory below 10 workers.
  5. Keep the certificate safe. Validity: Until details change.

Where to apply

Labour Department, Tamil Nadu. Official portal: labour.tn.gov.in.

Common questions

Do I need Shops and Establishments registration in Tamil Nadu?
Mandatory for establishments with 10 or more workers (Form Y). Certificate (Form Z) issued within 24 hours. The law is the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947 (amended 2023).
How much does Shops and Establishments registration cost in Tamil Nadu?
For a small shop with 1 to 5 employees the official fee is Not mandatory below 10 workers. 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 Tamil Nadu?
Within 6 months of opening. Validity: Until details change.
Where do I apply in Tamil Nadu?
Apply on labour.tn.gov.in, run by the Labour Department, Tamil Nadu.
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 Tamil Nadu

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

Chennai
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
Coimbatore
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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