Assam Shop & Establishment Registration — Fee, Validity & Documents
Every shop and establishment in Assam must register under the Assam Shops and Establishments Act, 1971. The certificate is valid for a calendar year and Assam offers convenient online auto-renewal (Form O) each year. Use the checker below to see your requirement, documents and the process.
The registration fee is prescribed in Schedule I of the Assam Rules by the number of employees, and is paid online through the EODB / Sewa Setu portal. Confirm the exact fee there before paying. This is general guidance, not legal advice.
Assam Shop & Establishment registration in brief
The Assam Shops and Establishments Act, 1971 (with the Assam Rules) regulates working hours, holidays, leave, wages and conditions of service in shops and establishments across Assam. Registration is compulsory for every establishment, and the certificate is routinely required by banks to open a current account and to support GST and trade registrations. Registration and renewal are done online through the state’s EODB / Sewa Setu portal.
Validity and easy auto-renewal
The registration certificate is valid for a calendar year. A convenient feature in Assam is auto-renewal of the certificate of registration in Form O (under Section 36 of the Act and Rule 49 of the Assam Rules) — the employer simply makes the online payment through the EODB portal each year, and the certificate is renewed without a fresh application. The fee is prescribed in Schedule I of the Rules by the number of employees.
Documents required
- Application for registration (online), signed by the employer.
- Identity and address proof of the employer / proprietor / partners / directors (Aadhaar, PAN).
- Proof of the establishment’s address — electricity bill, rent agreement or ownership document.
- Details of the establishment and employees — name, category, nature of business and number of employees.
- Constitution proof where applicable — Certificate of Incorporation (company) or Partnership Deed (firm).
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Assam Shop & Establishment registration – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shop & Establishment registration mandatory in Assam?
Yes. Every employer must have the establishment registered under the Assam Shops and Establishments Act, 1971, whatever the number of employees.
How long is the Assam certificate valid, and how do I renew?
The certificate is valid for a calendar year. Assam offers auto-renewal in Form O (Section 36, Rule 49) — you simply make the online payment through the EODB portal each year.
What is the registration fee in Assam?
The fee is prescribed in Schedule I of the Assam Rules by the number of employees and is paid online through the EODB / Sewa Setu portal. Always confirm the exact amount there.
Where do I apply for Assam Shop & Establishment registration?
Online through Sewa Setu (sewasetu.assam.gov.in) or the Commissionerate of Labour, Assam.
Is registration required for a proprietor with no employees?
Yes. Registration is required for the establishment whatever the number of employees, including a proprietor working alone.