Legal license

Shop Establishment
Act (Gumasta)

To start any kind of business activity in any state a Gumasta License is required, which officially registers the entity under state law. The license is issued by the municipal corporation under the Shops and Establishment Act.

Obtaining the Gumasta License is a requirement by the government to start a business and it serves as a proof of legal entity – irrespective of whether it is run by a single individual or a company. For example, the license enables the entity to open a current account in a bank and apply for loans.

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Documents required for
applying of a Gumasta Liscense

Specific documents are required when applying for the registration of the business entity. Below is a list of documents to be submitted – for a sole proprietorship, partnership, and private company

For General / Sole Proprietorship

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Aadhaar card, Pan Card, Photograph

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Proof of Address

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Electricity Bill, Business Authorization Letter

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Proof of Ownership of Property

For Partnership Firm

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Partnership deed or Partnership firm’s plan.

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Partner’s Identity Proof & Proof of Address and Prescribed Fees for a Partnership Firm.

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Memorandum and articles of association (MOA and AOA); certificate of incorporation; and company director’s proof of identity and address.