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A Sole Proprietorship is not a separate legal entity — the business and the owner are one and the same. To formalise it, you typically need a GST registration (if applicable), MSME / Udyam registration, a Shop & Establishment Act licence (in your state), and a current account in the firm name. FilingLab bundles all four into a single ₹1,999 onboarding so even a small kirana store gets formal recognition fast.
Everything required for Sole Proprietorship Registration. Government statutory fees (MCA stamp duty, trademark filing fee, etc.) are charged at actual cost and shown separately before payment.
GST registration (if applicable)
MSME / Udyam registration
Shop & Establishment Act licence
Current account opening kit
PAN-linked business documentation
Free invoice template (Tally + Excel)
Keep these documents ready before starting. Our team will guide you through secure upload to our portal.
Pro Tip
Scan documents in 300 DPI and keep file size under 5MB. Coloured scans work best for Aadhaar and PAN.
PAN card of proprietor
Aadhaar card
Latest electricity bill or rent agreement of business address
Passport-size photo
Bank statement (recent)
HSN / SAC code list (we help select)
There is no incorporation fee or MCA filing; registration is achieved through GSTIN, MSME and Shop Act in one bundle.
The single owner makes every decision and keeps all profits without partners, boards or shareholder approvals to slow things down.
No annual ROC filing or statutory audit is required; only income tax and GST returns apply where thresholds are crossed.
Business income is taxed at the individual's slab rate, avoiding separate corporate filings and letting owners claim personal deductions.
With GSTIN, Udyam and Shop Act certificates, a current account and basic vendor onboarding can be completed within days.
Small shop owners and kirana stores
Freelancers and independent service providers
Single-owner traders and resellers
Home-based businesses testing an idea cheaply
Local manufacturers and artisans with low turnover
A single Indian individual owner with a valid PAN and Aadhaar
Proof of business address such as a utility bill or rent agreement
GST registration where turnover crosses the prescribed threshold
Applicable state Shop and Establishment or municipal trade licence
PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, photo, business name and HSN/SAC code.
We file GST REG-01. GSTIN issued in 3-5 working days.
Udyam application is instant. Shop & Establishment timing varies by state (2-7 days).
We share the document bundle (GSTIN, MSME, Shop Act) with HDFC / ICICI for fast-track opening.
| Feature | Pvt Ltd | LLP | OPC | Proprietorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Separate legal entity | ||||
| Limited liability | ||||
| Minimum members | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Maximum members | 200 | Unlimited | 1 | 1 |
| Equity funding eligibility | ||||
| Annual compliance cost | High | Low | Medium | Very low |
| Owner taxed at | 22% corporate | 30% | 22% corporate | Individual slab |
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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 annual turnover crosses ₹15-20 lakh, the proprietor liability becomes risky. Convert to OPC (solo) or LLP (with a partner) for limited-liability protection.
Mandatory if turnover exceeds ₹20 lakh (services) or ₹40 lakh (goods), or if you sell on Amazon / Flipkart / Meesho. Otherwise voluntary.
Yes. You will need PF (above 20 employees) and ESI (above 10 employees with salary ≤ ₹21,000).
Proprietorship income is taxed at slab rates in your personal ITR — 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 30% under the new regime, plus 4% cess.
Join 500+ businesses who trusted us for Sole Proprietorship Registration.
Five stages, SLA-tracked, with a named CA who replies in under 12 minutes during business hours.
You
FilingLab
Govt
01
You
Initial requirements
You share KYC and service-specific details.
1 day
02
FilingLab
Document preparation
Our CA team drafts every form and supporting document.
2 days
03
FilingLab
Verification & filing
Senior review, then submission to the relevant government portal.
Same day
04
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.
05
FilingLab
Certificate + handover
Final certificate downloaded and shared. Compliance calendar goes live.
Same day
01
You
· 1 day
Initial requirements
You share KYC and service-specific details.
02
FilingLab
· 2 days
Document preparation
Our CA team drafts every form and supporting document.
03
FilingLab
· Same day
Verification & filing
Senior review, then submission to the relevant government portal.
04
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.
05
FilingLab
· Same day
Certificate + handover
Final certificate downloaded and shared. Compliance calendar goes live.
