Documents and signs required at the place of business

Every physical place of the business should display these documents prominently:

1. A clear signboard with the name and address of the company in 2 languages: the local language and English.
2. In Karnataka, a copy of the certificate from the the Department of Labour. This will state that the office is a legal place to do business and authorized to employ x number of people.
   
3. In Karnataka, a copy of the certificate from the Commercial Taxes department stating that the company has registered under the Karnataka Tax on Professions, Traders, Calling and Employment Act, 1976. In plain english, this means that the business has paid professional tax.
4. In addition to 3, another certificate stating that who the employer is and the employer is authorized to collect professional tax from the employees and remit it to the government on a montly basis.