Andhra Pradesh Shop & Establishment Registration — Fee, Validity & Documents
Every shop and commercial establishment in Andhra Pradesh must register under the AP Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 within 30 days of starting business. The fee is a fixed slab by the number of persons employed. Enter your employee count below to see your exact registration fee, the one-year validity and auto-renewal, documents and the MeeSeva process.
Fees are the slab under the Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Rules, 1990 (paid online via MeeSeva). The same fee applies to the yearly auto-renewal by self-certification. Confirm the current figure on the AP Labour / MeeSeva portal before paying. This is general guidance, not legal advice.
Andhra Pradesh Shop & Establishment registration in brief
The Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 (with the Rules, 1990) regulates working hours, holidays, leave, wages and conditions of service in shops and commercial establishments across the state. Registration is compulsory for every establishment — shops, offices, hotels, restaurants and commercial establishments — and the certificate is routinely required by banks to open a current account and to support GST and trade registrations. Registration is now part of the state’s integrated labour registration and is done online through MeeSeva.
Who must register, and by when
Every employer must register the establishment within 30 days of commencing business by filing the integrated Form-A, whatever the number of persons employed (including a proprietor working alone). The registration certificate is issued in Form-C and must be displayed at the establishment.
Registration & renewal fee
The fee is a fixed slab based on the number of persons employed, paid online through MeeSeva. The same fee applies to the yearly renewal.
| Number of persons employed | Registration / renewal fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| No persons employed | ₹30 |
| Up to 5 persons | ₹100 |
| 6 to 10 persons | ₹200 |
| 11 to 20 persons | ₹350 |
| 21 to 50 persons | ₹1,000 |
| 51 to 100 persons | ₹2,000 |
| 101 or more persons | ₹2,500 |
Source: fee slab under the Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Rules, 1990 (MeeSeva). Confirm the current figure on the AP Labour / MeeSeva portal before paying.
Validity, renewal and auto-renewal
The registration certificate is valid for one year. Andhra Pradesh has simplified renewal: instead of a fresh application, the state introduced auto-renewal through employer self-certification. Each year the employer files a self-declaration confirming the business details remain accurate and pays the prescribed fee online; renewal is then granted automatically, without a physical inspection or office visit. Any change in particulars, and closure of the establishment, must be intimated to the Inspector.
Documents required
- Aadhaar and PAN of the employer / proprietor / partners / directors.
- Passport-size photograph of the employer.
- Address proof of the establishment — electricity bill, rental / lease agreement or ownership deed.
- Details of the establishment and employees — name, category, nature of business, date of commencement and number of persons employed.
- Constitution proof where applicable — Certificate of Incorporation / Memorandum & Articles (company) or Partnership Deed (firm), and the business PAN.
How to apply online (MeeSeva)
- Go to ap.meeseva.gov.in (or a MeeSeva centre) and open the Labour Department integrated registration service.
- Complete Form-A with the establishment and employee details.
- Pay the slab fee online (per the number of persons employed).
- Upload the documents and submit; the Form-C registration certificate is issued online.
- Each year, file the self-certification and pay the fee to auto-renew the registration.
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Andhra Pradesh Shop & Establishment registration – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shop & Establishment registration mandatory in Andhra Pradesh?
Yes. Every shop and commercial establishment must register within 30 days of commencing business, whatever the number of employees, by filing the integrated Form-A. The fee for an establishment with no employees is ₹30.
What is the registration fee in Andhra Pradesh?
The fee is a fixed slab by number of persons employed: ₹30 (none), ₹100 (up to 5), ₹200 (6–10), ₹350 (11–20), ₹1,000 (21–50), ₹2,000 (51–100) and ₹2,500 (101 or more). The same fee applies on the yearly renewal.
How long is the certificate valid and how is it renewed?
The certificate is valid for one year. Andhra Pradesh uses auto-renewal by employer self-certification: each year you file a self-declaration and pay the fee online, and renewal is granted without a physical inspection.
Which form is used and where do I apply?
Registration is filed in the integrated Form-A online through MeeSeva (ap.meeseva.gov.in), and the certificate is issued in Form-C. It must be displayed at the establishment.
Is registration required for a proprietor with no employees?
Yes. Andhra Pradesh does not set an employee threshold; even a one-person establishment must register. The fee for the no-employee slab is ₹30.