Sole Proprietorship Registration
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Proprietorship Registration including GST and Udyam Registration.
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Why Should I Use Easebis For Sole Proprietorship Registration?
Easebis has a team of registration experts who can provide complete guidance to register your sole proprietorship.
1. Book a slot with our compliance experts
2. Provide all the required information
3. Get your company compliances done
What is a Sole Proprietorship?
Sole proprietorship is one of the oldest and easiest Business Structure to start in India. A proprietorship is a type of business that is owned, managed, and controlled by one person – who is the proprietor. As the proprietorship and proprietor are one and the same, it is very easy to start and there are very minimal compliance requirements.
As the proprietor and the business are one and the same, a proprietorship cannot have other partners or shareholders. Further, there is no limited liability protection for the proprietor from the business activities conducted in the sole proprietorship. Hence, this type of business entity is best suited for every small businesses with no more than 5 employees.
Who is a sole proprietor?
A sole proprietor is the sole owner of the proprietorship business. Hence, a business will be carried forward by making new bank account for the business and GST registration will be done by using PAN and Aadhar of the proprietor. The proprietor is completely responsible for all the assets and liabilities of the business.
How to check proprietorship status?
In India, we don’t have to register sole proprietorship. Hence, there is no platform to check the status of a sole proprietorship. However, if a proprietor has applied for GST registration, the GST registration and filing status of the proprietorship can be checked on the GST Portal to confirm the existence of the proprietorship.
Proprietorship legal entity status and recognition
There is no separate recognition of proprietorship as a separate legal entity. Hence, the business owner and the proprietorship are considered one and the same for all legal and official purposes.
Sole Proprietorship Registrations & Licenses
To run a proprietorship business in India, the proprietor will have to obtain PAN and Aadhar. The proprietor must obtain GST registration, UDYAM registration and open a bank current account. In some states, the proprietor will also have to obtain Shops & Establishment Act registration.
In addition to the basic requirements above, additional licence and permits may be required depending on the industry, state, and local regulations.
Advantages of Proprietorship
Easy registration: Sole proprietorship does not have any formal incorporation or dissolution process – as its the same as the Proprietor. However, to operate a business, the proprietor may have to obtain certain registrations and licenses to be compliant with the laws and regulations of India.
Lower compliance: As most proprietorship are only registered with government departments like Income Tax & GST, the compliance burden will be lower. On the other hand, entities like LLP or Company are registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and have to file various statutory returns and be audited by a Chartered Accountant each year.
Simplicity: As there are no partners, shareholders, or directors, the proprietor can easily operate this business with minimal documents and consent requirements. Hence, this type of business structure is best suited for very small businesses.
Business decision: In a proprietorship, the business owner takes all business decisions. There is no consent or approval required from any other person. Hence, a proprietor can normally take quick decisions regarding his business affairs.
Complete control: As sole proprietorship is owned only by the proprietor. He/she has complete control over the assets, revenue, expenses and all business operations.
Disadvantages of Sole Proprietorship
Funding: This type of business structure relies solely on one persons savings, borrowings and credit history. As there are no other persons are involved in this type of business structure, raising funds from banks will be very hard. Raising equity funds will not be possible – as this type of business entity does not allow for profit sharing or shareholding.
Personal liability: If a proprietor is unable to pay business loans or taxes, in a proprietorship – the personal assets of the business owner can be attached or encumbered. Hence, in this type of business structure – the proprietor will be held personally liable until all the liabilities are extinguished.
Business continuity: In case of death or disability of the business owner, the sole proprietorship will be automatically dissolved. Hence, there is will be no business continuity.
Growth: A proprietorship has various restrictions in terms of fundraising, liability and business continuity. Hence, only very small businesses that are in the unorganized sector operate as proprietorship.
Unincorporated business: Sole proprietorship are unincorporated businesses. Hence, there is no centralized database available to see if a sole proprietorship is active or inactive. Thus, sole proprietorship entities are mostly classified as unorganized business.
Registering a Proprietorship Online through Easebis
You can easily register a proprietorship online through Easebis To register a proprietorship, only the PAN & Aadhaar card of the business owner is required. We can help you obtain the following registrations in less than 15 days:
Once, you have registered for the proprietorship registration on Easebis please follow the steps below and upload the following documents by logging into LEDGERS.
- Step 1: Login to LEDGERS using the email address for payment.
- Step 2: Go to Services Tab & Select Proprietorship Engagement
- Step 3: Upload your PAN & Aadhar Card Copy
- Step 4: An Easebis Registration Expert will file the registration application with GST Department, MSME Department and Bank for Current Account.
- Step 5: Access to LEDGERS Accounting Software is provided for GST invoicing, GST filing and other services.
PAN Card for Proprietorship Firm
A proprietorship is not a separate business entity. Hence, there is no procedure to obtain proprietorship PAN card. The PAN card of the business owner is used for the proprietorship.
Obtaining GST Registration for Proprietorship
GST registration for a proprietorship will be obtained by Easebis as a part of the service. The following documents are required for GST registration:
Obtaining UDYAM Registration for Proprietorship
Udyam Registration can be obtained online to avail various benefits available for small and medium sized businesses. Once the GST registration is obtained, the Easebis team would help obtain UDYAM registration by submitting Aadhaar card, PAN card and GST certificate to Government.
Bank Account for Proprietorship
The bank current account for a proprietorship will be opened in the name of the business owner using his/her PAN. The business owner will have to submit proof for doing business. Any two of the following documents can be submitted to create a current account instead of savings account in the name of proprietorship:
- GST registration certificate
- Shop & Establishment Act license
- License issued by the Registering authority like Certificate of Practice issued by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Institute of Cost Accountants of India, Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Indian Medical Council, Food and Drug Control Authorities,
- Banks may also accept IEC (Importer Exporter Code) issued to the proprietary concern by the office of DGFT as an identity document for opening a bank account etc.
Obtaining Shops & Establishment Act License for Proprietorship
From state to state, the process for acquiring a Shop and Establishment registration certificate changes. It is available both online and offline. In most states, Shop and Establishment Act registration can be obtained within 2-3 weeks.
Timelines for Sole Proprietorship Registration
A sole proprietorship can normally be registered in India through Easebis in less than 15 days. However, the timelines for registration will vary from case to case depending on the government and bank processing timelines.
Proprietorship Business Activities
A proprietorship can undertake any type of business activity that an Indian person can undertake across most sectors and industries. However, there are some activities like banking, insurance, financial services, lending, defence, telecommunication that require specialized approval. In such cases, a company is mandatorily required to obtain various approvals from the Government. Hence, proprietorship business structure only works for business activities that are small scale in nature.
Compliances for Proprietorship
The following are some of the compliances that are applicable for a sole proprietorship:
Income Tax Filing: The business owner of a proprietorship will have to file personal income tax return using form ITR-3 or ITR-4.
Business Income: Only income tax forms ITR-3 and ITR-4 allow for declaring business income. Hence, all proprietorships will have to file form ITR-3 or ITR-4 to be compliant with the income tax regulations.
GST Return Filing: If a proprietorship has GST registration, GST return must be filed every month and quarter as per the scheme under which the business is registered.
TDS Returns: In case the proprietorship is having employees or purchasing goods/services beyond a certain threshold – tax must be deducted at source and TDS returns must be filed every quarter.
In addition to the above, various other compliance requirements maybe applicable to the proprietorship based on industry and location.
Proprietorship vs Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) vs Company
| Features | Proprietorship | Partnership | LLP | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Definition | Unregistered type of business entity managed by one single person | A formal agreement between two or more parties to manage and operate a business | A Limited Liability Partnership is a hybrid combination having features similar to a partnership firm and liabilities similar to a company. | Registered type of entity with limited liability to the owners and shareholders |
| Ownership | Sole Ownership | Min 2 Partners Max 50 Partners | Designated Partners | Min 2 Directors Min 2 Shareholders Max 15 Directors Max 200 Shareholders |
| For One Person Company 1 Nominee Director 1 Director |
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| Registration Time | 7-9 working days | 7-9 working days | 7-9 working days | 7-9 working days |
| Promoter Liability | Unlimited Liability | Unlimited Liability | Limited Liability | Limited Liability |
| Documentation | MSME GST Registration | Partnership Deed | "LLP Deed Incorporation Certificate" | MOA AOA Incorporation Certificate |
| Governance | – | Under Partnership Act | LLP Act, 2008 | Under Companies Act,2013 |
| ransferability | Non Transferable | Transferable if registered under ROF | Transferable | |
| Compliance Requirements | Income tax filing if turnover is more than Rs.2.5 lakhs | ITR 5 | Form 11 Form 8 ITR 5 | ITR 6 MCA filing Auditor’sappointment |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, a Sole Proprietorship can be converted to another type of business entity, such as a Partnership or a Limited Liability Company (LLC).
The documents required for registering a Sole Proprietorship vary depending on the type of business and location. Generally, it includes identity and address proof of the owner and business registration documents.
The registration process for a Sole Proprietorship is relatively quick and can be completed within a few days.
A Sole Proprietorship is not a separate legal entity, and the owner is personally responsible for all the business’s taxes, including income tax, self-employment tax, and sales tax.
While it is not mandatory to hire a professional to register a Sole Proprietorship, it is recommended to do so if the owner is unsure about the process. Easebis can help ensure that all the requirements are met, and the registration process goes smoothly.
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