Overview - Proprietorship Business
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A sole proprietorship, also known as a sole trader or simply a proprietorship, is a type of business structure that is owned and run by one individual and in which there is no legal distinction between the owner and the business. The owner receives all profits (after tax) and has unlimited responsibility for all losses and debts. All assets and debts of the business in the proprietorship are owned by the proprietor. This means that the owner has no less liability than if they were acting as an individual instead of as a business.
A sole proprietor may use a trade name or business name other than his or her name. In India, there is no specific law for registration of sole proprietorship, but as per the Shop and Establishment Law (State Law), every establishment needs to get registered under the Act, which can be used as limited purpose sole proprietorship registration.
As the name reveals, a sole proprietorship is operated managed and run by a single individual. The identity of the organization is nothing but the individual himself. However, depending on the nature of business, it is required to obtain registration such as GST, Professional Tax etc. A sole proprietorship can be registered under the MSME Act to avail benefits and protection.
The proprietorship business carries unlimited business risk as the business proprietor is individually responsible to settle all business liabilities. The proprietor’s personal assets are at risk to compensate the business liabilities.
Different Options for Registering Sole Proprietorship
MSME Registration
Udyog Aadhaar is a unique identification number provided by MSME ministry to the business. Udyog Aadhaar can be obtained by all entities such as company and partnership, even a sole proprietor can apply for udyog aadhaar.
Shop and Establishment Registration
In Shop and Establishment Law (State Law), every establishment needs to get registered under the Act, which can be used as limited purpose sole proprietorship registration.
GST Registration
A sole proprietorship can apply for GST number submitting all supporting documents. GST registration can be considered as sole proprietorship registration.
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Proprietorship Registration - Requirements
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Process of Starting a Proprietorship Business
Proprietorship can obtain any of the following Registrations:
1. MSME Registration
2. Shops and Establishment Registration
3. Professional Tax Registration
4. Goods and Service Tax Registration
Documents Required
Proprietor Documents
- Copy of PAN
- Copy of Aadhaar
- Address Proof of Business
- Rental Agreement in the name of Business
Advantages of Proprietorship Business
No registration
Sole proprietorship businesses need not be registered under any specific law in India. However, for opening an account with a bank, a person needs any two registrations under any law such as service tax or VAT, etc.
Tax
Since sole proprietorship is an individual business, all profits are taxed in the name of individual himself.
Management
Proprietor manages the business as per his will and wish.
Legal compliance
Since sole proprietorship is not created by law, no specific compliance or filing is required except for tax compliance and other legal compliance applicable for any business.
Business Closure
It is easy to close a sole proprietorship business. The proprietor can sell all businesses without much difficulty.
