Is sole proprietorship really legal?

Yes — it is the most common business structure in India for shops and small services. The business is taxed in the owner's ITR (no separate company tax).

When should I switch from proprietorship to OPC or LLP?

When annual turnover crosses ₹15-20 lakh, the proprietor liability becomes risky. Convert to OPC (solo) or LLP (with a partner) for limited-liability protection.

Do I need GST as a proprietor?

Mandatory if turnover exceeds ₹20 lakh (services) or ₹40 lakh (goods), or if you sell on Amazon / Flipkart / Meesho. Otherwise voluntary.

Can a proprietor hire employees?

Yes. You will need PF (above 20 employees) and ESI (above 10 employees with salary ≤ ₹21,000).

What is the tax rate?

Proprietorship income is taxed at slab rates in your personal ITR — 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 30% under the new regime, plus 4% cess.

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Sole Proprietorship Registration for Real Estate Agents

Lowest-cost way to formalise an individual business. GSTIN, MSME and Shop Act in one bundle.

RERA agent registration: mandatory in all states. ₹25,000 application fee (varies). 18% GST on commission. TDS on property sale > ₹50 lakh: 1% (Section 194-IA).

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Why this matters for real estate agents

The sole proprietorship registration angle for Real Estate Agents

Real estate agents in India face mandatory RERA registration (Real Estate Regulation Act 2016) for any agent dealing in projects covered by RERA. GST: 18% on commission. Most agents are sole-prop or LLP. FilingLab handles RERA agent registration, GST, and structure setup.

Audience-specific note

RERA agent registration: mandatory in all states. ₹25,000 application fee (varies). 18% GST on commission. TDS on property sale > ₹50 lakh: 1% (Section 194-IA).

What's included

GST registration (if applicable)

MSME / Udyam registration

Shop & Establishment Act licence

Current account opening kit

PAN-linked business documentation

Free invoice template (Tally + Excel)

Process · 5stages · SLA-tracked

How sole proprietorship registration works for real estate agents

Five stages, SLA-tracked, with a named CA who replies in under 12 minutes during business hours.

You

FilingLab

Govt

You

Initial requirements

You share KYC and service-specific details.

1 day

FilingLab

Document preparation

Our CA team drafts every form and supporting document.

2 days

FilingLab

Verification & filing

Senior review, then submission to the relevant government portal.

Same day

Govt

Government processing

Authority reviews and approves the application.

5–15 days

IF REJECTED

If the government raises a clarification, we respond within 24 hours at no extra service fee.

FilingLab

Certificate + handover

Final certificate downloaded and shared. Compliance calendar goes live.

Same day

You

· 1 day

Initial requirements

You share KYC and service-specific details.

FilingLab

· 2 days

Document preparation

Our CA team drafts every form and supporting document.

FilingLab

· Same day

Verification & filing

Senior review, then submission to the relevant government portal.

Govt

· 5–15 days

Government processing

Authority reviews and approves the application.

IF REJECTED

If the government raises a clarification, we respond within 24 hours at no extra service fee.

FilingLab

· Same day

Certificate + handover

Final certificate downloaded and shared. Compliance calendar goes live.

Real Estate Agents — frequently asked

Is RERA agent registration mandatory?

Yes for any agent dealing in RERA-covered projects (almost all new residential projects). Apply in your state RERA portal.

GST on real-estate commission?

18% on agent commission. Mandatory above ₹20 lakh annual receipts.

Also for real estate agents

Other services real estate agents need

LLP Registration

for real estate agents

₹5,999

10-15 days

GST Registration

for real estate agents

₹1,499

3-5 days

GST Return Filing (Monthly / Quarterly)

for real estate agents

₹999

Monthly

Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing

for real estate agents

₹1,999

2-3 days