Delhi Shop & Establishment Registration — Fee, Validity & Documents
Every shop and establishment in Delhi must register under the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954. The government fee is a low, fixed slab based on the number of employees. Enter your details below to see your exact registration fee, the process, documents and the online portal.
Fees are the slab under Schedule I of the Delhi Shops and Establishments Rules, 1954. Confirm the current figure and validity on the Delhi Labour portal before paying. This is general guidance, not legal advice.
Delhi Shop & Establishment registration in brief
The Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954 (with the Rules, 1954) regulates working hours, holidays, leave, wages and conditions of service for people employed in shops and commercial establishments in Delhi. Registration is compulsory for every shop, office, hotel, restaurant and establishment, and the certificate is routinely required by banks to open a current account and to support GST and trade registrations. Registration is done online through the Office of the Labour Commissioner, Delhi.
Who must register, and by when
Every occupier must file the statement in Form A within 90 days of the establishment commencing work, together with the fee prescribed in Schedule I. On being satisfied, the Chief Inspector registers the establishment and issues a registration certificate in Form C, which must be displayed at the premises. A schedule of exempted establishments applies to certain government, RBI and similar offices.
Registration fee (Schedule I)
The fee is a low, fixed slab based on the number of employees, with a separate rate for larger hotels, restaurants and places of public amusement. The renewal fee is the same as the original registration fee.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Establishment engaging no employee | ₹5 |
| Employing 10 or fewer persons | ₹15 |
| More than 10 but fewer than 25 persons | ₹30 |
| 25 persons or more | ₹50 |
| Hotels, restaurants, theatres or places of public amusement employing more than 25 persons | ₹100 |
Source: Schedule I, Delhi Shops and Establishments Rules, 1954. Confirm the current figure on the Delhi Labour portal before paying.
Documents required
- PAN of the business / proprietor.
- Aadhaar or other identity proof of the employer / occupier.
- Proof of the establishment’s address — electricity bill, rent agreement or ownership document.
- Details of the establishment — name, category, nature of business and date of commencement.
- Number of employees (men, women and young persons).
- Constitution proof where applicable — Certificate of Incorporation (company) or Partnership Deed (firm).
Validity, renewal and change of details
Delhi registration is effectively long-term. Under Rule 5 the certificate is renewed at a long interval on payment of the same fee (Schedule I, column 4), with the renewal application in Form L filed within 30 days of expiry. Any change in the registered particulars must be notified in Form D within 15 days, with a nominal ₹3 fee. Confirm the current validity cycle on the Delhi Labour portal, as the online system governs issue and renewal in practice.
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Delhi Shop & Establishment registration – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shop & Establishment registration mandatory in Delhi?
Yes. Every shop and establishment must register within 90 days of commencing work by filing Form A, whatever the number of employees. The fee for an establishment with no employee is just ₹5.
What is the registration fee in Delhi?
The fee is a low slab: ₹5 (no employee), ₹15 (up to 10 persons), ₹30 (11–24 persons) and ₹50 (25 or more). Hotels, restaurants, theatres and places of public amusement employing more than 25 persons pay ₹100. The renewal fee is the same.
Where do I apply for Delhi Shop & Establishment registration?
Online through the Office of the Labour Commissioner, Delhi at labour.delhi.gov.in. You file Form A, pay the fee and download the Form C registration certificate, which must be displayed at the premises.
Is registration required for a proprietor with no employees?
Yes. Delhi does not set an employee threshold; even an establishment with no employees must register. The no-employee fee is ₹5.
How do I change my registered details?
Notify any change in the registered particulars in Form D within 15 days of the change, with a nominal ₹3 fee under Schedule II.