Gumasta License (Maharashtra)

Shops & Establishments registration under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act

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Getting your paperwork right the first time is the biggest factor in how fast gumasta license (maharashtra) completes. Below is the complete document checklist — what's mandatory, what's situational, and how each item is used — so you can assemble everything before you begin.

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Documents Required

Items marked Required are mandatory; others are situational.

Owner/Business Identity

PAN Card of the ownerRequired
Business owner or proprietor PAN
Aadhaar Card of the ownerRequired
For Aadhaar OTP verification on Aaple Sarkar portal
Passport-size photographRequired
For licence record

Premises & Business Proof

Address proof of the establishmentRequired
Electricity bill or utility bill, not older than 2 months
Rental agreement or ownership proofRequired
Proof that you have the right to use the premises
GST registration certificate
Recommended; strengthens application

Business Details

Nature of businessRequired
Type of shop, office, or commercial establishment
Number of employeesRequired
Determines the applicable fee slab

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Tips to avoid delays

Keep digital copies (PDF or clear photos) of every document ready before you start.
Make sure names and addresses match exactly across all documents — mismatches are the single most common cause of rejection.
Use current, unexpired government-issued IDs, and have both originals and self-attested copies on hand.