1. Shop & Establishment Certificate

• For commercial establishments like shops, offices, and service firms.
• Issued under the Shops & Establishments Act of the respective state.

2. Factory License / Labour Certificate

• For manufacturing units/factories employing workers.
• Proof of compliance with the Factories Act, 1948.

3. Labour Contractor License

• Required by contractors supplying labour to other businesses.
• Issued under the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970.

4. Building & Construction Labour Certificate

• Needed in construction projects for employing construction workers.
• Regulated by the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act.

• Business registration documents (Partnership Deed / MoA-AoA / Proprietorship proof)
• PAN card of business & owner
• Aadhaar card of owner/partners/directors
• Address proof of business (rent agreement/property tax bill/electricity bill)
• Number of employees and their details
• Copy of trade license / GST certificate
• Passport-size photographs of owner/partners

For Shops & Establishments

Any commercial establishment (shops, offices, hotels, restaurants, IT firms, etc.) Even small businesses with 1-2 employees are eligible (and usually required by law).

For Factories

Any manufacturing unit/factory registered under the Factories Act, 1948. Eligibility depends on: 10 or more workers with power (electricity/machinery), OR 20 or more workers without power. Must have approval from the Chief Inspector of Factories in the state.

For Labour Contractors

• Contractors supplying 20 or more workers to other establishments are required to obtain a Contract Labour License
• Registration needed under the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970.

For Building & Construction Businesses

• Any company/contractor employing 10 or more workers in construction activity.
• Covered under the BOCW Act (Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996).

General Eligibility Conditions

• Applicant must be 18 years or above.
• Must be owner, partner, or director of the business.
• The business should have valid registration documents (GST, PAN, Incorporation, etc.).
• Must provide employee details (number of workers, wages, etc.).
• Must comply with minimum wage, ESI, PF, and safety laws (if applicable).

• Legal Compliance - Ensures your business is compliant with state & central labour laws.
• Loan & DPR Requirement - Many banks ask for a labour certificate as part of DPR/CMA supporting documents for sanctioning loans.
• Employee Welfare - Enables employees to access labour benefits (insurance, ESI, PF, etc.).
• Government Schemes - Mandatory for MSME subsidies, tenders, and project approvals.
• Business Credibility - Improves trustworthiness with banks, clients, and employees.