Labour License vs Shops & Establishment Registration: Do You Need Both?

Shops & Establishment registration is required for virtually every commercial premises with employees, while a Labour License under the Contract Labour Act is only triggered once you engage contract workers above the statutory threshold.

Many businesses assume one covers the other — it doesn't. Construction sites in particular often need both: Shops & Establishment for the site office, and a Labour License for the contract workforce.

We assess which registrations actually apply to your specific workforce structure during onboarding, so you're not over- or under-registered.