Shops and Establishments
Under each state's Act.
All payroll & labour compliance services
Payroll & Labour Compliance
Labour Law Registrations
FinAura works out which labour registrations your business needs in each state and obtains them: Shops and Establishments registration, establishment registration under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code where it applies, labour welfare fund, and the PF, ESI and professional tax registrations, all kept on one record.
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What is covered
What Labour Law Registrations Covers
Every registration an employer needs, in one place.
OSH Code registration
For establishments the code covers.
PF and ESI
With EPFO and ESIC.
Professional tax
In every state that levies it.
Labour welfare fund
State registrations.
Registers and notices
Displayed and maintained.
How the month runs
How It Works
Map, apply, record, maintain.
Step 1
Map
- States and premises
- Headcount
- Activities
Step 2
Apply
- Applications filed
- Queries answered
- Certificates
Step 3
Record
- One register
- Renewal dates
- Copies stored
Step 4
Maintain
- Changes notified
- Renewals
- Inspections
Your part
What We Need From You
- 01Company documents
- 02Premises details for each location
- 03Headcount by location
- 04Nature of activities
Our part
What You Get
- The registrations you actually need
- Certificates on one record
- Changes and renewals tracked
- Records ready for inspection
A common question
What changed for registrations under the labour codes?
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code brings a single establishment registration in place of several older ones, for establishments it covers. States still run their own Shops and Establishments Acts.
Karnataka amended its Shops Act in 2026 so that establishments with ten or more workers registered under the OSH Code can be exempt. We check which registration applies to each of your premises.
See Shops and Establishments registrationMaintainChanges and renewals
RegisterState and central
MapPremises and headcount
Who it is for
Who It Is For
New employers
First office, first hires.
Businesses opening new offices
New state, new rules.
Growing teams
Crossing headcount limits.
Employers facing inspections
Missing registrations.
The rules, in plain English
What the Law Says
Labour codes
In force from 21 November 2025
Four labour codes replaced 29 central labour laws, including the PF, ESI, gratuity, bonus, minimum wages and contract labour Acts. Central rules were notified in 2026; state rules are still being notified.
Official source: labour.gov.inKarnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961
Registration, as amended in 2026
Shops and commercial establishments in Karnataka register under the Act. Since the 2026 amendment, establishments with ten or more workers registered under the OSH Code can be exempt.
Official source: labour.karnataka.gov.inThis is general information, not advice for your situation; we confirm what applies to you before any work starts.
Questions we get asked
Labour Law Registrations: Questions, Answered
Is Shops and Establishments registration still needed after the labour codes?
In most states, yes. In Karnataka, establishments with ten or more workers registered under the OSH Code can be exempt since the 2026 amendment.
What is OSH Code registration?
A single registration of an establishment under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, which replaced several older registrations.
Do I need registrations in each state?
State registrations, such as Shops and Establishments and professional tax, are needed in each state where you have premises or employees.
Do you keep the registers employers must maintain?
Yes, as part of our payroll and labour compliance work.
Often Taken Together
All 11 Payroll & Labour Compliance services01Payroll & Labour ComplianceLabour Codes ComplianceSalary structures and policies reviewed against the labour codes, so wages, contributions and records are set up correctly.02Payroll & Labour ComplianceProfessional TaxEmployer registration and employee enrolment in Karnataka and other states, with the monthly or annual returns.03Payroll & Labour ComplianceLabour Welfare Fund and Contract Labour ComplianceState labour welfare fund payments and contract labour records kept current.04Startups, Setup & GrowthBusiness Setup & RegistrationsCompany, LLP, startup, MSME and trademark registration, with compliance ready from day one.05Systems & ControlsPolicies & DocumentationFinance and HR policies, employee handbooks, SOPs and business documentation.