Shop Act (Gumasta) Licence in Maharashtra
Business licence
The Shop Act (Gumasta) licence needed to start a shop/business.
Works the same across all of Maharashtra — including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Solapur, Kolhapur and every other district.
When do you need this?
- To start a shop/business
- For a current bank account
What to keep ready
Pick just one paper from each box.
- Aadhaar card
- PAN card
- Voter ID
- Passport
- Aadhaar card
- Ration card
- Electricity bill
- Water bill
How to apply for Shop Act (Gumasta) Licence in Maharashtra online
Step by step.
- Open Aaple Sarkar. Go to aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in and register / log in (a secret number/OTP comes to your mobile).
- Find the service. Open "Labour Department" and choose Shop & Establishment (Gumasta) registration.
- Fill the business details. Enter your business name, address, what the business does, and how many workers you have.
- Add the papers (upload). Attach your ID/address proof, proof of the business address, and a photo.
- Pay the fee. Pay online — the amount depends on how many workers you have.
- Submit and download. Note the application number; once approved, download your Gumasta certificate.
Good to know
This is under the Labour department on Aaple Sarkar. Needs address and ID proof.
Common questions
How do I apply for Shop Act (Gumasta) Licence online?
You do it online on the official government website (aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in). Follow the 6 simple steps on this page — each step tells you exactly what to click.
Can I apply for Shop Act (Gumasta) Licence from Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur or other cities in Maharashtra?
Yes. Shop Act (Gumasta) Licence is done online on the same official Maharashtra portal, so the steps are identical wherever you live — Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Solapur, Kolhapur, Amravati and Navi Mumbai, and every other city and district in Maharashtra. Just follow the guide on this page.
How much does Shop Act (Gumasta) Licence cost?
By staff count Sahaay itself is completely free and never charges you.
How long does Shop Act (Gumasta) Licence take?
Varies
What documents are needed for Shop Act (Gumasta) Licence?
Keep ready: Who you are, Where you live. Any one document per group is enough.
What is the official website for Shop Act (Gumasta) Licence?
The official government website is aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in. Sahaay links you straight to it — always check the address is the correct .gov.in site, and never share your OTP or password.