Madhya Pradesh Shop & Establishment Registration — Fee, Validity & Documents
Every shop and establishment in Madhya Pradesh must register under the MP Shops and Establishments Act, 1958 within 30 days of commencing work. The fee is a small slab based on the number of employees. Enter your details below to see your exact fee, documents and the online process.
Fees are the slab under the Madhya Pradesh Shops and Establishments Rules, 1959. Under the 2025 amendment, registration is digital and periodic renewal has been removed. Confirm the current figure on the MP Labour portal before paying. This is general guidance, not legal advice.
Madhya Pradesh Shop & Establishment registration in brief
The Madhya Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1958 (with the Rules, 1959) regulates working hours, holidays, leave, wages and conditions of service in shops and commercial establishments across the state. 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 the MP Labour / MPOnline (Shram Sewa) portal.
Registration fee
The fee is a small, fixed slab based on the number of employees:
| Number of employees | Fee |
|---|---|
| No employee | ₹100 |
| 1 to 3 employees | ₹150 |
| 4 to 10 employees | ₹200 |
| More than 10 employees | ₹250 |
Source: fee slab under the Madhya Pradesh Shops and Establishments Rules, 1959. Confirm the current figure on the MP Labour portal before paying.
Validity and the 2025 amendment
Registration was earlier granted for five years and renewed on expiry. The Madhya Pradesh Shops and Establishments (Second Amendment) Act, 2025 has removed the requirement to renew the registration and introduced fully digital registration and a central inspection system. You should still update the record on any change of particulars. Confirm the current position on the MP Labour portal.
Documents required
- Application for registration, 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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Madhya Pradesh Shop & Establishment registration – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shop & Establishment registration mandatory in Madhya Pradesh?
Yes. Every shop and establishment must register within 30 days of commencing work, whatever the number of employees. The fee for an establishment with no employee is ₹100.
What is the registration fee in Madhya Pradesh?
A small slab by number of employees: ₹100 (no employee), ₹150 (1–3), ₹200 (4–10) and ₹250 (more than 10).
Does the MP certificate need to be renewed?
Under the 2025 Second Amendment, the requirement to renew the registration has been removed and registration is fully digital. You still update the record on any change of particulars.
Where do I apply for MP Shop & Establishment registration?
Online through the MP Labour / MPOnline (Shram Sewa) portal, where you fill the application, pay the fee and download the certificate once approved.
Is registration required for a proprietor with no employees?
Yes. MP does not set an employee threshold; even an establishment with no employees must register. The no-employee fee is ₹100.