Puducherry Shop & Establishment Registration — Fee Calculator, Validity & Documents
Every shop and commercial establishment in Puducherry must register under the Puducherry Shops and Establishments Act, 1964 within 30 days of commencing work. The fee is a definitive slab based on the number of persons employed. Enter your details below to calculate the exact fee, with validity, documents and the process.
Fee slab per the Puducherry Shops and Establishments Rules, 1964 (Labour Department, labour.py.gov.in). Registration is valid for a financial year; you may pre-pay up to 3 consecutive financial years. Always confirm the current fee on the portal before paying. This is general guidance, not legal advice.
Puducherry Shop & Establishment registration in brief
The Puducherry Shops and Establishments Act, 1964 (with the Rules, 1964) regulates working hours, holidays, leave, wages and conditions of service in shops and commercial establishments across the Union Territory. 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 Puducherry Labour Department, with the fee paid via GRAS and the certificate usually issued within one day.
Fee, timeline and renewal
The registration fee is a definitive slab based on the number of persons employed — from ₹30 where no persons are employed, up to ₹2,500 for 100 persons and above. File the statement in Form I within 30 days of commencing work. The certificate is valid for the financial year and is renewed financial year to financial year at the same fee; you may pre-pay up to three consecutive financial years. Late renewal within one month of expiry carries the renewal fee plus 25%.
Fee slab (persons employed)
| Persons employed | Fee per financial year |
|---|---|
| No persons employed | ₹30 |
| Up to 5 | ₹100 |
| 6 to 10 | ₹200 |
| 11 to 20 | ₹350 |
| 21 to 50 | ₹1,000 |
| 51 to 100 | ₹2,000 |
| 100 and above | ₹2,500 |
Documents required
- Statement in Form I (online), signed by the employer.
- Identity and address proof of the employer / proprietor / partners / directors (Aadhaar, PAN).
- Photograph of the premises showing the name board.
- Proof of the establishment’s address — electricity bill, rent agreement or ownership document.
- Constitution proof where applicable — Certificate of Incorporation (company) or Partnership Deed (firm).
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Puducherry Shop & Establishment registration – Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Shop & Establishment registration fee in Puducherry?
A slab based on 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 (100 and above), per financial year.
Is registration mandatory in Puducherry?
Yes. Every shop and commercial establishment must file a statement in Form I within 30 days of commencing work, whatever the number of persons employed.
How long is the Puducherry certificate valid?
It is valid for the financial year and is renewed financial year to financial year at the same fee. You may pre-pay up to three consecutive financial years.
What is the penalty for late renewal?
Late renewal within one month of expiry carries the renewal fee plus 25%. Confirm the current position on the Labour Department portal.
Where do I apply for Puducherry Shop & Establishment registration?
Online through the Puducherry Labour Department (labour.py.gov.in), with the fee paid via GRAS. The certificate is usually issued within one day.