The Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988, regulates the working conditions and employment in shops and commercial establishments across the state of Telangana.

Who Needs to Register?

Every shop or establishment engaged in trade, business, or services within the notified areas of Telangana must register under this Act within 30 days from the commencement of business.

At VPS and Associates, Hyderabad, we assist businesses in obtaining new registrations, renewals, amendments, filing of annual returns, and more. Our team has extensive expertise in handling Shops Act compliance matters. If you require these services, feel free to reach out to us at team@vpsandassociates.com or call +91 90309 31302/ 88863 59392.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How long does it take to obtain registration?

Registration under the Telangana Shops Act can be completed within 15 days from the date of application submission.

2. What documents are required for obtaining the registration certificate?

Document	Particulars
Photo of the Authorized Signatory	Proprietor / Managing Partner / Director – 2 photos
Identity Proof of the Authorized Signatory	PAN card copy / Driving License / Voter ID
Address Proof of the Entity	Rental Agreement or Property Tax receipt (if owned)
Statutory Document	Partnership Deed / Incorporation Certificate
Authorization Letter	To be signed by the authorized signatory as per the prescribed format
Employees	Number of employees

3. What are the Government fees for registration?

No. of Employees	Fees (Rs.)
No Employees	250/-
1 to 9 Employees	500/-
10 to 19 Employees	3,000/-
20 to 49 Employees	8,000/-
50 to 99 Employees	15,000/-
100 to 250 Employees	30,000/-
251 to 500 Employees	35,000/-

4. What is the definition of a shop or establishment?

• Shop: Includes offices, storerooms, godowns, warehouses (whether in the same premises or otherwise) used in connection with trade or business.
• Commercial Establishment: Includes trading, banking, insurance businesses, administrative services, hotels, restaurants, cafés, refreshment houses, theaters, and other places of public entertainment.

5. What is the validity of the registration?

The registration certificate is valid for five years and must be renewed thereafter. Any changes such as address, number of employees, etc., must be notified to the authorities within 15 days.

6. Are any shops or establishments exempt from registration under this Act?

Yes, government offices, establishments for the care of the handicapped or mentally unfit, and offices of legal or medical practitioners with fewer than three employees are exempt.

7. What are the major regulations covered under this Act?

This Act governs aspects such as:

• Weekly holidays
• Working hours
• Appointment letters
• Employee attendance

8. Key Regulations to Note

• Salaries must be paid before the 7th of the next month.
• Working hours cannot exceed 48 hours per week (maximum 58 hours including overtime).
• Employees are entitled to 1 earned leave per 20 days and 1 sick leave per 30 days.
• Employees cannot be dismissed without prior notice after 180 days of service.
• Accumulated earned leave should not exceed 40 days.
• Employment of children below 14 years is prohibited.
• Women and young workers cannot be employed between 8 PM and 6 AM.
• Name boards of establishments must be displayed in Telugu, with any other language appearing below it.

9. What records must be maintained by shops or establishments?

• Format ‘A’ – Registration/Renewal/Change of Information
• Format ‘P’ – Weekly Holiday Declaration
• Format ‘F’ – Leave Records
• Format ‘H’ – Employee Copy
• Format ‘T’ – Daily Attendance Records
• Format ‘R’ – Permission for Women Employees to Work after 8 PM

10. Should each branch/location of a company be registered separately?

Yes, each branch requires separate registration under this Act.

Compliance Checklist under Telangana Shops Act

Requirement	Timeline
Registration	Within 30 days of business commencement
Amendment	Within 30 days of change in address, directors, or employees
Renewal	Every 5 years
New Branch	New registration required
Annual Filing	Form U by 15th January
Bonus Declaration	Form D submission required

Additional Registrations Required to Start a Business:

• GST Registration
• Professional Tax Registration
• MSME / Udyog Aadhaar Registration
• Employee Provident Fund (EPF) Registration
• Employee State Insurance (ESI) Registration
• STPI or Non-STPI Registration
• Import Export Code (IEC)
• Trade License from GHMC

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