Sole Proprietorship Registration

Overview

The easiest way to start — with the right registrations behind it

A sole proprietorship isn't incorporated with any single authority the way a company or LLP is — it exists the moment you start trading in your own name. What gives it standing with banks, suppliers, and government departments is a combination of registrations: GST (if you cross the threshold or need input credit), Udyam/MSME registration, and a Shop & Establishment license where applicable. We help you figure out exactly which of these you need and get them in place quickly.

Lowest cost, fastest to start

No incorporation fees, no minimum capital, no Registrar approval to wait on — you can be trading and invoicing within days.

Complete control, minimal compliance

You make every decision, and there's no board, no annual ROC filing, and no mandatory audit unless your turnover crosses the tax audit threshold.

Room to grow later

Start as a proprietorship and convert to an LLP or Private Limited Company once you take on partners or need to raise funding — nothing here locks you in.

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See your estimated tax in seconds

A quick estimate to get you started — for a precise number tailored to your situation, book a consultation

Tax regime

Annual income (₹)

₹

₹0₹25L₹50L+

Estimated tax payable

₹ 97,500

Effective rate 6.5% · new regime on ₹15,00,000

Taxable income₹ 14,25,000

Tax as per slabs₹ 93,750

Health & education cess (4%)+₹ 3,750

The New Regime saves you ₹ 1,59,900 compared to the Old Regime.

Illustrative estimate for FY 2025-26 — assumes salaried income eligible for the standard deduction, and includes the Section 87A rebate and 4% cess. Surcharge is applied at a flat rate without its own marginal relief. Does not account for other deductions or individual circumstances. Book a consultation for an exact figure.

Simple, from start to finish

How it works

Book a consultation

We assess your business activity and turnover to decide exactly which registrations you need — GST, Udyam, Shop Act, or a combination.

Share your documents

Securely upload PAN, Aadhaar, and premises proof — guided step by step.

We file with the right authorities

Applications are filed on the GST portal, Udyam Registration portal, and local municipal authority as needed.

Certificates issued & bank account guidance

You receive your registration certificates and support opening a current account in the business name.

Typically 3–7 days depending on which registrations are needed

Questions

Frequently asked

01Do I legally need to register my proprietorship?

There's no single mandatory registration for a proprietorship itself. But GST is mandatory past the turnover threshold or if you sell interstate/online, and most banks require at least one government registration (GST, Udyam, or Shop Act) to open a current account in your business name.

02Is GST registration always required?

Not always — it depends on your turnover (₹20 lakh for services, ₹40 lakh for goods in most states) and whether you sell across state lines or through e-commerce platforms, both of which require GST regardless of turnover.

03Am I personally liable for business debts?

Yes. A proprietorship has no separate legal identity from you — your personal assets can be used to settle business liabilities. This is the main reason growing businesses move to an LLP or Private Limited Company.

04Can a proprietorship hire employees?

Yes, there's no restriction on hiring. Once you cross certain employee thresholds, PF and ESI registration become mandatory, which we can also help set up.

05Why book a consultation instead of registering myself?

The registrations themselves are simple portals, but choosing the wrong combination — or missing GST when you're actually liable — causes problems later. We match the registrations to your actual business activity so you're compliant without paying for licenses you don't need.

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