Shop Act Intimation (Gumasta) — Maharashtra
Also known as: Gumasta, Shop Act licence, Shops & Establishments intimation, दुकाने व आस्थापना नोंदणी
Free online intimation of business commencement under the Maharashtra Shops & Establishments Act for small establishments — the document banks and platforms ask for as your basic business proof. Agents charge ₹999+ for what is a free, form-driven filing.
- Issued by
- Labour Department, Government of Maharashtra
- Official portal
- LMS (MahaOnline Labour portal)
- You get
- Intimation Receipt (Form G) — Valid for life
- Offline options
- Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra, BMC Citizen Portal (Mumbai establishments)
Who can apply
- Establishment employs fewer than 20 workers — the Amendment Ordinance in force from October 2025 raised the registration threshold from 10 to 20, so intimation (not registration) now covers 0–19 workers
- Intimation must be filed within 60 days of commencing business
- Business premises are in Maharashtra (Mumbai establishments route via the BMC portal)
What it costs
| Government feeThe 2018 Rules prescribe NO fee for intimation — agents charging ₹999+ are charging for form-filling only | Free |
| Electronic service / transaction chargeFixed by government from time to time; shown at the LMS payment step | ₹20–₹50 |
How long it takes
Typically Up to 7 days.
The Form G intimation receipt is issued instantly online after payment; allow a few days only if filing via a Kendra or the BMC route.
The full step-by-step guide
What's inside for this procedure:
- 7 steps in exact order, with the official link at each one
- 4 documents — accepted alternatives, exact upload sizes
- 5 common reasons applications get rejected, and how to avoid each
- A 2-question intake that prunes the checklist to your situation
- Progress tracking with your deadlines, notes, and application numbers
Common questions
Is the Shop Act intimation really free?
Yes — the Rules prescribe no government fee for intimation; you pay only a small electronic transaction charge on the portal. Agents charging ₹999–1,099 are charging purely for filling the form.
Do I need to renew it?
No. In Maharashtra the intimation receipt has lifetime validity. You only file afresh if your worker count crosses the registration threshold or key business details change.
I have 12 workers — intimation or registration?
Intimation. Since the October 2025 Amendment Ordinance, registration is required only at 20 or more workers; 0–19 workers file the intimation.
My shop is in Mumbai — is the process different?
Mumbai establishments file via the BMC Citizen Portal instead of the state LMS portal; the document set is the same.
Part of a bigger goal
- Open a café or small eatery — Maharashtra— Maharashtra
- Start a clinic or nursing home — Maharashtra— Maharashtra
- Start a cloud kitchen — Maharashtra— Maharashtra
- Start a coaching / tuition class — Maharashtra— Maharashtra
- Open a gym or fitness studio — Maharashtra— Maharashtra
- Start a home food business — Maharashtra— Maharashtra
- Open a kirana / general store — Maharashtra— Maharashtra
- Start a small manufacturing unit — Maharashtra— Maharashtra
- Start a pathology lab / diagnostic centre — Maharashtra— Maharashtra
- Start a restaurant — Maharashtra— Maharashtra
- Open a salon or spa — Maharashtra— Maharashtra
After you get this: staying compliant
Would you rather have someone do this for you?
The guide above covers the full procedure. If you would prefer professional help, let us know — assisted filing is on the way, and this helps us decide which services and cities come first.
We record the service, the state and the first 3 digits of your pincode — enough to see which areas need help, not enough to identify you. No name, no phone number.
Where this comes from
This guide is put together from the official government sources listed below. We last reviewed it on 20 July 2026. Government rules and fees change often, and official websites are sometimes incomplete or unclear, so we cannot promise every detail is current. We make every effort to keep this updated, but there is no guarantee. Always check the official source linked below before you act or pay.
Recent changes
- 20 July 2026 — Re-voiced steps to the action-first step-writing standard (docs/STEP-WRITING-STANDARD.md): second-person imperative, action first, who-you-need surfaced; all facts, citations, fees and references preserved.
- 7 July 2026 — Initial authoring from research baseline; encoded the October 2025 Amendment Ordinance threshold change (registration at 20+ workers, intimation 0–19) against the Law & Judiciary Dept notification and the official LMS user manual flow
Official sources for this guide
KaamKar is an independent guide, not a government website. Apply only on the official portal linked above. Content prepared to published requirements — no outcomes are guaranteed.