Shops and Establishment

License Services

This is a mandatory legal requirement for any commercial entity operating in Gujarat.

How It Works

Shops and Establishment (Gumasta License) - Mandatory legal requirement for any commercial entity

Registration

Create an account on the e-Nagar portal with your mobile number as the username.

Selecting Service

Navigate to "Online Services" > "Shops and Establishment".

Determining Form Type

Form D (Intimation): For businesses with fewer than 10 workers. Form A (Registration): For businesses with 10 or more workers.

Form Filing

Enter establishment details (name, nature of business, start date) and employee breakdown.

Online Payment

Pay the prescribed fees (e.g., approximately ₹1000 in major municipal areas) via the portal.

Certification

Once scrutinized and approved, the digitally signed certificate is available in the "Downloads" section.

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before applying

Identity Proof

Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID of the owner

Address Proof of Business

Rent agreement (if leased)
Property tax receipt
Recent utility bill

Constitution Proof

Partnership deed for firms
Certificate of Incorporation/MOA for companies

Premises Photo & Tax

A clear photograph of the shop's front with its signboard
Proof of Professional Tax (PEC/PRC) registration

For Hawker Registration

Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
Certificate of Vending (CoV) or ID card issued during municipal survey
Letter of Recommendation (LoR) if not part of initial survey

Processing Timeline

Service Type	Est. Duration
Shops & Establishment - New Registration	5 to 7 Days
Shops & Establishment - Renew Registration	Immediate
Shops & Establishment - Modification	7 to 10 Days
Shops & Establishment - Duplication	3 to 5 Days
Shops & Establishment - Cancellation	10 to 15 Days
Hawker Registration - New	10 to 15 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, even if you have zero employees, you must submit a Form D (Intimation).

For establishments with 10+ workers, the license is typically valid for 1 to 5 years and requires renewal before expiry.

Non-registration can lead to a penalty of ₹10,000, with daily delay charges of approximately ₹100/day.

Any person engaged in vending articles, goods, or food items to the public in a street, lane, sidewalk, or public park.

Registered hawkers are eligible for the PM SVANidhi scheme, providing collateral-free working capital loans starting at ₹10,000.

Any change in the registered vending zone generally requires a fresh application or a formal request for modification through the portal.