Partnership Firm Registration

A sole proprietorship form of business is a common business structure in India. A sole proprietorship business is established and managed by a single person. This type of business form is best suitable for individuals wishing to start a business with less investment. Generally, it does not require any registration as such.

A sole proprietorship business can be started from home or on a premise with a minimum amount. The control of the business is solely in the hands of the single proprietor/owner who invests in the business. He bears all the losses of the business and enjoys all the profits. He can appoint persons for conducting the business, but the ownership will rest solely with him.

Advantage control of Business

The sole proprietor will have complete control over the business. He will look after all the aspects of the business. Since only one person is running the business, secrecy can be maintained.

Less Compliances :-- The sole proprietorship business can be started easily by just one person. There is minimum compliance that is required to be adhered to get it incorporated. This form of business is economical as it is relatively less expensive to start than a company or LLP.

Registration of Sole Proprietorship

Applying for PAN card.

After obtaining a PAN card, or if the proprietor already has a PAN card, the next step is to keep a name for the sole proprietorship business.

The next step is to open a bank account in the name of the business. All the transactions of the business will be through this bank account.

Though no specific registration is required for starting a sole proprietorship firm, certain basic registrations are required to be obtained by a sole proprietorship firm for doing business.

A : DOCUMENT REQUIRED

Aadhaar card.

PAN card.

Registered office proof

Bank account

B : Documents of LLP

PAN card of the proprietor.

Name and address of the business.

Bank account in the name of the business.

Registration under the Shop and Establishment Act of the respective state.

Registration under GST, if the business turnover exceeds Rs.20 lakhs.