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Sole-Proprietorship

Sole Proprietorship

What is a Sole Proprietorship?

When a business is owned and governed by one person, it is called a sole proprietorship company. This type of business can be incorporated in fifteen days and hence makes it one of the most popular types of business to begin in the unsystematic sector, specifically among merchants and small traders. For a Sole Proprietorship business, registration is not required as it is identified through alternate registrations, such as GST registrations. However, its liability is unlimited and it also doesn’t have perpetual existence.

  • A certificate/license issued by Municipal authorities under the Shop & Establishment Act.
  • The license issued by Registering authorities like the Certificate of Practice is issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
  • The registration/licensing document is issued in the name of the proprietary concern by the Central Government or the State Government Authority/ Department, etc,
  • The banks may also accept the IEC (Importer Exporter Code) issued to the proprietary concern by the office of the DGFT as an identity document for opening of the bank account etc,
  • Complete Income Tax return (not just the acknowledgement) in the name of the sole proprietor where the firm’s income is reflected, duly authenticated and acknowledged by the Income Tax Authorities,
  • The utility bills such as electricity, water, and the landline telephone bills in the name of the proprietary concern,
  • Issue of GST Registration/Certificate.

What Are The Documents Required For Registering A Sole Proprietorship?

To start a Sole Proprietorship, the following documents are required

  • Address and identity proof
  • PAN card, KYC documents and
  • Rental agreement or sale deed (in case of Shops & Establishment Act Registration).

Professional Guidance

Our experts give you professional guidance on many of the processes involved in registering your business as a sole proprietorship, along with registration of service tax, sales tax, import/export code, and professional tax.

Vendor Relationship

Our team will connect you with an established vendor who will book your application and also keep you updated on its status and progress. The vendors we have onboard are well-accomplished and skillful in managing native registrations.

15 Business Days

Our team will offer full assistance with the registration process. This could vary between 5 and 15 days, depending on the task at hand for the authorities involved.

What Are The Documents Required For Opening A Current Account?

To open a current account, the following documents are required;

  • Proof of the existence of your business
  • Shops & Establishments Act Registration
  • PAN card
  • Address and Identity proof.

Why ACTOLEGAL?

We provide specialist and technical advice based on commercial experience that does not cost the earth. We seek long term relationships with our clients and contacts and understand the importance of providing advice in a proactive and personal way. We are trusted by our clients to manage complex and valuable transactions because we know and understand them, their aims and objectives. We work with our clients as part of their expanded in house team and help them to be more successful. We look forward to working with you



FAQ about Sole-Proprietorship

To start a sole proprietorship, you generally just have to launch your business. It is useful to choose a company name. Depending on your business and local regulations, you may need to apply for a permit or license with your city, county, or state. If you plan to hire employees, you will need an employee identification number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). If you are going to sell taxable products, you will need to register with your state for a sales tax license.

Yes, a sole proprietor is the same as self-employed. A sole proprietor does not work for any company or boss, so they are self-employed.

Filing taxes as a sole proprietor requires you to fill out the standard tax Form 1040 for individual taxes and Schedule C, which reports the profits and loss of your business.

That depends on your business. A sole proprietorship is best suited to small businesses with low risk and low profits. Generally, these businesses don’t have a wide range of customers but rather a small, dedicated group. Sole proprietorships often start as hobbies that grow into a business.

Converting a sole proprietorship to an LLC requires you to file articles of organization with your state secretary. Also, you will have to refile your “doing business as” (DBA) to keep your company name. Lastly, you will need to obtain an EIN from the IRS.