Sole Proprietorship Registration in India
BEST SUITED FOR
- Freelancers and consultants
- Small retailers and traders
- Home-based businesses
Benefits of Pvt. Ltd. Company Registration
- Full control and decision-making power.
- Minimal regulatory compliance and low setup costs.
- Direct taxation benefits under individual income tax slabs.
- Easy business dissolution if needed.

Process
1
Obtain PAN (if not already available)
2
Register under the Shop and Establishment Act (if applicable)
3
Apply for GST registration (if turnover exceeds threshold, sometimes bank insist on this)
4
Open a current bank account in the business name
5
Obtain any other necessary licenses or registrations (e.g., FSSAI, MSME)
Required Documents
- PAN & Aadhar of proprietor.
- Address proof (utility bill, rent agreement, or recent bank statement) for the proprietor
- Proof of registered office address (rent agreement and NOC from the owner)
- Passport-size photograph of the proprietor
- Email ID and mobile number of the proprietor
- Brief description of the business activities