1-Determine the Type of Establishment: Identify the nature of your business or establishment to understand which laws and regulations apply to you. This could include whether it’s a shop, factory, office, commercial establishment, etc.

2-Applicable Laws and Regulations: Examine and comprehend the particular rules and legislation that apply to your kind of business. The Factories Act, the Shops and Establishments Act, the Contract Labor Regulation and Abolition Act, and other laws may be examples of this.

3-Obtain Necessary Licenses and Registrations:

• Shops and Establishments Act: Apply for registration under the respective state’s Shops and Establishments Act. This usually involves submitting an application form along with required documents to the local municipal authority or labor department.

• Factory Act: If your establishment qualifies as a factory under the Factories Act, apply for a factory license from the state government. This typically involves submitting an application form, along with plans of the factory layout, details of machinery, etc.
• Other Specific Licenses: Depending on the nature of your business, you may need to obtain additional licenses or registrations. For example, if you’re serving food, you may need a food license; if you’re handling hazardous substances, you may need environmental clearances, etc.

4-Compliance with Labour Laws:

• Employee Registration and Record Keeping: Maintain registers and records as required by the applicable labor laws. This may include registers of employees, wages, leaves, accidents, etc.
• Working Conditions: Ensure compliance with provisions related to working hours, overtime, leave entitlements, safety standards, etc., as prescribed by the relevant labor laws.
• Statutory Obligations: Fulfill statutory obligations such as providing employee benefits like Provident Fund (PF), Employee State Insurance (ESI), gratuity, etc., as mandated by law.

5-GST Registration: In the event that your turnover surpasses the threshold limitations specified by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, you will need to register for GST and fulfill its regulations.

6-Regular Compliance Checks: Periodically review your compliance with labor laws and regulations to ensure ongoing adherence and avoid penalties.