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Gumasta License Mumbai | All you need to know

By Shreya Durgan

Gumasta License Mumbai is mandatory for all shops or commercial organisations to start trading in Maharashtra. The local municipal corporation of Mumbai regulates it under the Shop and Establishment Act.

Steps to apply for Gumasta License Mumbai

Step 1 - Register your Business

The first mandatory step for all the businesses in Mumbai is legal ownership registration.

With this in mind, you can register your business as any of the following structures:

Private Limited Company Registration
One Person Company
Limited Liability Company
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership

Choosing a structure for your business depends on several factors like type, scale, investment and ownership.

Therefore, consult an expert by filling the form on the right to make the right decision for your business. >>

Step 2 - File the Application

After registering a business, you must apply for a Gumasta license Mumbai within 30 days of starting business activities.

To apply for a Gumasta license :

Go on the official website of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
Secondly, Navigate to "for businesses" and click on "Shop and Establishments".
Thirdly, Click on "apply here" for applications for registration of shops and establishments (Form A). However, if you have below 10 employees, apply for an "intimation application (Form F).
Lastly, fill in all the required information.

Note: Ensure that all the details are the same as you have given while registering your business, like the company name, phone number, email-id etc.

To avoid all the hassle, get in touch with our experts to do the process on your behalf.

Step 3 - Attach Documents

Further, after filling in all the details, attach the documents asked for Gumasta license Mumbai.

Ensure that all the documents are correct and as per the requirements.

Documents Required for Gumasta License Mumbai

For Form A (For more than 10 employees):-

Filled Form A
Passport-size Photograph of Director
Aadhar Card
PAN Card
Certification of Incorporation/Partnership Deed
Address Proof
Purchase Agreement/Rent Agreement/Utility Bill
NOC (in case the business is in a residential area)
Photo Proof of Establishment with Signboard
List of employees with wages, contract time and working days.
Aadhar Card of all the Employees
MOA/AOA (In case of Pvt Ltd Companies)

For Form F (For 0-9 employees):-

Filled Form F
Aadhar Card
Passport-size photograph of director

In the case of Charitable Trust, only the trustee name and authorization letter is mandatory.

In the case of Banks, only a permission letter from RBI is compulsory.

It is always better to consult an expert and take their help with the complete process to avoid any rejections. Also, it will make the process quick and easy.

Step 4 - Make Payment

Finally, make the payment for Gumasta License Mumbai registration and wait for the license certificate.

The fee for Gumasta license Mumbai differs on the basis of no. of employees.

Number of Employees	Fees
Businesses with no employees	Rs. 680/-
1 to 5 employees	Rs. 1640/-
6 to 10 employees	Rs. 3080/-
11 to 20 employees	Rs. 5000/-
21 to 50 employees	Rs. 9800/-
51 to 100 employees	Rs. 17000/-
More than 100 employees	Rs.21800/-

After successful payment, our team will submit the application for you.

You can also track your application from the UTN number.

Action Required

The only action required from your end for Gumasta License Mumbai registration is filling the form with the correct details and making the payment.

Most importantly, an officer may also visit the premises for verification of the submitted proof. Thus, make sure that all the information is correct.

You can sit back and relax.

Meanwhile, our team will be taking updates on the application status from the authority.

Also, they will resolve all the queries(if raised) by the government.

Timeline for Gumasta License Mumbai Registration

The gumasta license registration takes at least 12-14 working days.

After the registration, you will immediately receive the certificate after successful verification.

Validity of Gumasta License Mumbai

The Gumasta license Mumbai is valid for 1 year.

Later, you can get it extended for 10 years by renewal (Form B).

Benefits of Gumasta License Mumbai

Tax subsidies from the state government.
Increases business credibility and trustworthiness.
Serve as a business proof to open a business bank account in Maharashtra.

Rules and Regulations under Gumasta License Mumbai

Operation Hours - Some businesses may operate 24/7, including theatres, restaurants, financial organisations, hospitals, medical stores and retail outlets.

Working Hours - According to Gumasta License Mumbai, the standard working hours for female employees are 9 am to 7 pm. Post that, the employer has to provide them with transport back home and a safe working environment.

Overtime - The standard working hours are 9 hours per day and 48 hours per week. After that, if the employer makes the employee work beyond it, they have to pay double the regular wage.

Time-off - Employees are eligible for 45 paid leaves, including 8 casual leaves. Also, the national holidays are applicable for all.

Workplace Maintenance - The employer has to maintain cleanliness, hygiene, ventilation and proper lighting at the workplace, keeping the welfare of employees in check.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I start the business without Gumasta License?

~ Yes, you can start the business operations, but you have to get the Gumasta license within 30 days to avoid legal penalties or conflicts.

Does a new business require this license?

~ Yes, all the businesses, commercial establishments, shops, banks, hotels, restaurants, theatres in the state of Maharashtra, whether new or old, need a Gumasta license.