We have a branch office in Kochi, Kerala, established in 2010, with only one employee on our payroll. We have a GST certificate, but we don’t have a Shop and Establishment certificate yet. Now, we want to obtain this certificate to pay Professional Tax. What are the rules and procedures to apply for the Shop and Establishment certificate in Kerala, considering our office has been operational for over 13 years without this registration, and we already have a GST certificate?
Queries:
- Rules and procedures for applying for Shop and Establishment certificate
- Penalties or consequences for delayed registration
- Required documents and information for registration
- Application process (online or offline)
- Specific requirements or exemptions for single-employee offices with GST certificate