Shop Act Registration in Mumbai: Complete Overview
📌 TL;DR - Shop Act Registration Services at a Glance
Gumasta license = MANDATORY first business licence for EVERY Mumbai establishment. 2017 Act replaced 1948 Act. Two tracks: Form A (10+ employees, Registration Certificate + LIN, 7-10 days, renewal) or Form F (0-9 employees, Intimation Certificate, same day, LIFETIME validity). MCGM portal. Within 60 days. 24-hour operations permitted (S.27). Marathi name board mandatory (S.22). Required for bank current account. Penalty up to Rs 50,000.
In Mumbai, the Gumasta license is the FIRST business licence - before GST, EPF, ESIC, FSSAI. Every bank requires it to open a business current account. Learn more about Shop Act registration across India.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | Maharashtra Shops & Establishments Act 2017 (replaced 1948 Act, effective 19 Dec 2017) |
| Applicability | EVERY commercial establishment - shops, offices, restaurants, salons, gyms, clinics. Even ZERO employees |
| Two Tracks | Form A (10+ emp): Registration Certificate + LIN, renewal | Form F (0-9): Intimation, LIFETIME validity |
| Portal | MCGM: portal.mcgm.gov.in (Mumbai) | Aaple Sarkar: aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in |
| Timeline | Within 60 days of starting. Form F: same day. Form A: 7-10 working days |
| 24-Hour Economy | S.27: ALL establishments except liquor permitted 24 hours. No separate permission |
| Penalty | S.44: Rs 50,000 first | Rs 1 lakh repeat | Up to Rs 2 lakh in certain cases |
Gumasta is the foundation for everything else. Patron integrates with GST registration, company registration, Professional Tax, ESIC, and FSSAI.
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