Required Documents for Shop Act (Gumasta) Registration in Pune: Proprietor KYC, Premises Ownership Proofs, and Self-Declarations

Mandatory Documents for Pune Shop Act (Gumasta) Applications

To avoid portal queries and immediate rejections on the Aaple Sarkar system, prepare clean digital copies of the following mandatory proofs:

For an overview, read our complete Shop Act license guide or consult our Shop Act consultants.

Category 1: Applicant & Identity Proofs

• PAN Card and Aadhaar Card of the Proprietor, Managing Partner, or Director.
• Passport-size color photograph (JPG format, under 100 KB).
• Business entity proof: Certificate of Incorporation (for Pvt Ltd/LLP) or Partnership Deed.

Category 2: Registered Commercial Premises Proofs

• Recent Electricity Bill (MSEB / MSEDCL) of the premises (dated within 2 months).
• Registered Rent Agreement (if premises are leased) along with a signed No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the landlord.
• Property Tax receipt or Index-II copy (if premises are self-owned).

Category 3: Photographic Sign Board Evidence (Strict Rule)

A clear digital photograph showing the entrance of the shop/office with the name board displayed prominently in the Marathi language (Devanagari script). Submitting a photograph without a Marathi name board is the most common reason applications get rejected by Pune inspectors. (Review top pitfalls in our rejection reasons guide).