Haryana Shop & Establishment Registration — Fee, Validity & Documents
Every shop and commercial establishment in Haryana must register under the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958, as applicable to Haryana. Registration is done online through Antyodaya-Saral. Use the checker below to see your requirement, validity, documents and the process.
Haryana follows the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958. The government fee is nominal (often free). Confirm the current fee, validity and forms on Antyodaya-Saral / the Haryana Labour portal before applying. This is general guidance, not legal advice.
Haryana Shop & Establishment registration in brief
Haryana follows the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958 (as applicable to Haryana), which regulates working hours, holidays, leave, wages and conditions of service in shops and commercial establishments. 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 is done online through Antyodaya-Saral (Saral Haryana), the state’s single-window services portal.
Fee, validity and renewal
Because Haryana applies the Punjab Act, the government fee for registration is nominal — often free. Under the Punjab framework the certificate is renewable at a fixed cycle (commonly by the 31st March after every three years), with a grace period. Confirm the exact fee, the current validity and the renewal cycle on the Saral Haryana / Haryana Labour portal at the time of applying.
Documents required
- Statement of the establishment, 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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Haryana Shop & Establishment registration – Frequently Asked Questions
Which Act governs Shop & Establishment registration in Haryana?
Haryana follows the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958 (as applicable to Haryana). Registration is done online through Antyodaya-Saral (Saral Haryana).
What is the registration fee in Haryana?
The fee is nominal — often free — because Haryana applies the Punjab Act. Confirm the exact fee on the Saral Haryana portal at the time of applying.
Is registration mandatory for all businesses in Haryana?
Yes. Every shop and commercial establishment must register, whatever the number of employees, including a proprietor working alone.
Where do I apply for Haryana Shop & Establishment registration?
Online through Antyodaya-Saral (saralharyana.gov.in) or the Haryana Labour Department (hrylabour.gov.in).
How long is the Haryana certificate valid?
Under the Punjab framework the certificate is renewable at a fixed cycle (commonly by 31st March after every three years). Confirm the current validity and renewal cycle on the Haryana Labour portal.