Bmc queries for saas operation
Dhiren
(Querist) 03 January 2016
This query is : Resolved
A little background
1) SaaS-based bootstrapping company
2) Located in Mumbai
3) Team of 4. Plan to have 9 members in near future
4) Operating from a rented apartment
5) No client visits are done in our office as entire business is online
6) Currently no HR or admin is handling my operation
My queries are related to BMC legalities
1) For a SaaS-based company, is it mandatory to have Shop & Establishment License?
2) Is it illegal to operate from an apartment?
3) If I take a commercial office in a building, do i still have to comply with S&E Act?
4) Similarly what if I rent a commercial shop but use it as a office, do i still have to comply with S&E Act?
5) Can society take an objection to our operation?
6) What registrations do I have to make to run a legally acknowledged operation?
7) Anything other laws besides IT & PT, I need to follow?
Would sincerely appreciate your guidance.
Regards
Dhiren
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 11 January 2016
Your business needs to be registered according to your state's laws. Choose an official business name and fill out the appropriate paperwork to make your business official.Know the business regulations in your state, and be sure to comply when you get things up and running.
Like the name of any other business, go for something short and catchy that will be easy for people to remember.
Select a location, decide on the business organizations, and obtain the required permits, licenses, and zoning regulations.
