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A Sole Proprietorship is a business owned and run by one person, where there is no legal distinction between the owner and the business. It is the simplest and most common way to start a small business in India.
There is no formal incorporation process; instead, a proprietorship is established by obtaining the registrations relevant to the business — such as GST registration, MSME (Udyam) registration, or a shop and establishment licence — which also help open a current bank account in the business name.
Because the owner and business are the same, the owner keeps all profits but also has unlimited personal liability. It is ideal for freelancers, small traders and individual service providers who want to start quickly and cheaply.
A Sole Proprietorship is the fastest, cheapest way for one person to begin trading legally.
Begin trading in days with minimal paperwork and no complex incorporation.
The owner makes every decision and keeps 100% of the profits.
Very low setup and compliance costs compared with companies or LLPs.
No MCA filings — just standard income-tax and applicable GST returns.
A simple, fully online process handled end-to-end by your dedicated CA.
A CA understands your business and advises which registrations you actually need.
We help you pick the right mix — GST, MSME (Udyam) and/or shop & establishment.
We file the applicable registrations online and obtain your certificates.
We guide you on opening a current account in your business name and staying compliant.
Professional fees shown below. Government fees & stamp duty vary by state and are charged at actuals.
Get your proprietorship legally set up with the right registrations.
+ Government fees at actuals
There is no single incorporation certificate. A proprietorship is recognised through registrations like GST, MSME (Udyam) or a shop & establishment licence, which also help open a bank account.
No. The owner and business are legally the same, so the owner has unlimited personal liability for business debts.
Business income is taxed as the owner’s personal income at individual slab rates, filed through the owner’s income tax return.
Yes. Many owners start as a proprietor and later convert to an OPC, LLP or Private Limited Company as the business grows. We can help you transition.
Often within 2–5 working days, since it mainly involves obtaining the applicable registrations rather than a full incorporation.
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