I am a hardware engineer and currently operating from my home. I undertake servicing of computers and desktops. As I do not have a shop, I provide service to customers at their location. I do not have any employees assisting me as mine is a very small setup. Do I need a Shop Act License?
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Member,
The Shops Act is a state Act. First, decide which of the State Shops & Establishment Acts may be applicable to you. Thereafter, go through the definition of the 'shop' under that State Shops Act to decide whether you are covered under the definition of a shop or not. In general, if you are taking work orders on your mobile and you have also not declared your home or any portion of it as premises for the use of your office/business or service work, then in my opinion, you are not required to have a Shops Act license/registration from any competent authority under this Act. There must exist premises for the use of business/trade/service/office.
Opinion submitted as requested.
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R.N. Khola
From India, Delhi
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422The Shops Act is a state Act. First, decide which of the State Shops & Establishment Acts may be applicable to you. Thereafter, go through the definition of the 'shop' under that State Shops Act to decide whether you are covered under the definition of a shop or not. In general, if you are taking work orders on your mobile and you have also not declared your home or any portion of it as premises for the use of your office/business or service work, then in my opinion, you are not required to have a Shops Act license/registration from any competent authority under this Act. There must exist premises for the use of business/trade/service/office.
Opinion submitted as requested.
Regards,
R.N. Khola
From India, Delhi
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