Shops and Establishments
Registration under the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, and other states' Acts.
All business setup & registrations services
Business Setup & Registrations
Business Licences and Registrations
Beyond incorporation, most businesses need state and local registrations before they can operate: Shops and Establishments registration, a trade licence from the local body, professional tax enrolment, and for food businesses an FSSAI licence. FinAura works out which apply to you, applies for them and tracks renewals.
- Certification through associate practising CAs and CSs
- Bangalore and across India
- One team from set-up to compliance
What is covered
What We Apply For
The local and state registrations your business needs to operate.
Trade licence
Licence from the municipal body for trades that need one.
Professional tax
Employer registration and enrolment, in Karnataka and other states.
FSSAI
Food business registration or licence, by type and scale.
PF and ESI
Registrations when your headcount brings them in.
Renewals
Expiry dates tracked and renewals filed.
How the month runs
How We Handle Licences
Map, prepare, apply, keep.
Step 1
Map
- Your activity
- Your premises
- Which licences apply
Step 2
Prepare
- Documents
- Premises proof
- Forms
Step 3
Apply
- Applications filed
- Inspections
- Queries
Step 4
Keep
- Certificates filed
- Renewals tracked
- Display rules
Your part
What We Need From You
- 01Incorporation or registration documents
- 02Premises proof and rent agreement
- 03Details of the activity and employees
Our part
What You Get
- A list of the licences that apply to you
- Applications filed
- Certificates in one place
- Renewals tracked
A common question
Which licences does my business need?
It depends on what you do, where you do it and how many people you employ. An office needs different registrations from a restaurant or a warehouse.
We map them for your activity and premises before applying, so nothing is missed and nothing unnecessary is filed.
See the startup kitKeepRenewals tracked
ApplyFiled and followed up
MapWhich licences apply
Who it is for
Who We Handle Licences For
New offices and shops
Registrations needed before opening.
Restaurants and food businesses
FSSAI and local licences.
Employers
Professional tax, PF and ESI.
Businesses moving premises
Registrations updated for the new address.
The rules, in plain English
What the Law Says
Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961
Registration, as amended in 2026
Shops and commercial establishments in Karnataka register under the Act and follow its rules on working hours, holidays and records. Since the 2026 amendment, establishments with ten or more workers that are registered under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code can be exempt.
Official source: labour.karnataka.gov.inLabour codes
In force from 21 November 2025
The four labour codes replaced 29 central labour laws. Larger establishments register under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code; state rules are still being notified.
Official source: labour.gov.inKarnataka professional tax law
Employer registration
Employers register, deduct professional tax from salaries and pay it to the state.
Official source: indiacode.nic.inFood Safety and Standards Act, 2006
FSSAI
Food businesses need FSSAI registration or a licence, depending on their type and scale.
Official source: foscos.fssai.gov.inThis is general information, not advice for your situation; we confirm what applies to you before any work starts.
Questions we get asked
Business Licence Questions, Answered
Is Shops and Establishments registration compulsory in Karnataka?
Most shops and commercial establishments in Karnataka register under the state's Act. Since the 2026 amendment, establishments with ten or more workers that are registered under the labour code on working conditions can be exempt. We confirm which registration applies to your premises.
Do I need a trade licence in Bangalore?
Many trades in Bangalore need a trade licence from the city's municipal body. Whether you need one depends on your activity.
What is professional tax?
A state tax on employment and professions. In Karnataka, employers register, deduct it from salaries and file returns.
Do you handle licences outside Karnataka?
Yes. Each state has its own Shops and Establishments and professional tax rules; we handle them for the states you operate in.
Often Taken Together
All 15 Business Setup & Registrations services01Business Setup & RegistrationsStartup KitOne package for founders: MSME, Startup India and DPIIT, Shops and Establishment, trade licence and trademark, plus accounting set-up and your first compliance calendar.02Business Setup & RegistrationsMSME (Udyam) RegistrationRegistration done correctly so you can use the protections and schemes available to MSMEs.03Business Setup & RegistrationsImport Export Code (IEC)The code every business needs before its first import or export, obtained and linked to your other registrations.04Business Setup & RegistrationsFirst-Year Compliance CalendarEvery filing your new business will owe in year one, on one calendar with an owner, before the first one falls due.05Tax & CompliancePayroll & Labour CompliancePayroll processing with PF, ESI, professional tax and labour law compliance.06Tax & ComplianceROC & Corporate ComplianceAnnual ROC filings, director KYC, event-based filings and LLP to company conversion.