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MINIMUM SETUP FEE (Sole Proprietorship)

Fixed-fee packages for establishing your individual business entity in India.

BASIC PLAN

"START SOLO"

₹3,999 + GOVT. FEES
  • CONSULTATION ON LICENSES & TAXES (State-wise)
  • SHOP & ESTABLISHMENT / TRADE LICENSE APPLICATION
  • UDYAM (MSME) REGISTRATION
  • BANK ACCOUNT KYC PACK (Cover letter, docs list)
  • SHOP & ESTABLISHMENT/TRADE LICENSE COPY (PDF)
  • UDYAM CERTIFICATE (PDF)
  • COMPLIANCE STARTER CHECKLIST (Renewals, timelines)

ADVANCE PLAN

"OPERATE & GROW"

₹7,999 + GOVT. FEES
  • EVERYTHING IN BASIC, PLUS:
  • GST REGISTRATION (If required/beneficial)
  • PROFESSIONAL TAX (Enrolment/Registration, where applicable)
  • INVOICE & LETTERHEAD TEMPLATES (GST/Non-GST)
  • 30-DAY PRIORITY SUPPORT & QUERY HANDLING
  • 3-MONTH COMPLIANCE CALENDAR (GST/PT returns, license renewals)

Please note: all the price listed on the platform are excluding GST. 18% GST and government taxes

Register Your Sole Proprietorship Online

  • Ideal for freelancers, shop owners, traders & solo consultants.
  • One-window support for licenses, MSME (Udyam), and bank account readiness.
  • Clear timelines, transparent cost, and priority support.

Answer a few quick questions and see if Sole Proprietorship fits you.

Your Business Structure Fit

Fill the answers above and we’ll tell you if Sole Proprietorship works or you should think about LLP / Private Limited.

From “I just have an idea” to a running, licensed Business

Step 01

Tell Us Who You Are & What You Do

Quick intake form capturing your trade name, nature of business, city, expected turnover and where you’re operating (home, shop, co-working, online only etc.).

  • Identify which registrations you actually need.
  • Map your activity to state-wise license requirements.
Step 02

License & Registration Blueprint

We generate a personalised “Solo Business Blueprint” telling you what must be done now and what can wait.

  • Shop & Establishment / Trade license recommendations.
  • Udyam (MSME) and GST need-analysis (if beneficial or mandatory).
Step 03

Document Collection & Online Filing

Upload KYC and property proofs in your secure dashboard. Our team prepares and files applications on your behalf with local authorities.

  • Pre-filled forms so you never wonder “what to write here?”.
  • Tracked status for each application in your panel.
Step 04

Bank-Ready & Client-Ready Pack

Once registrations are done, we hand over a “Start Solo Pack” – registration copies, KYC kit for bank, and invoice/letterhead templates (as per your plan).

  • Easy current account opening with your own trade name.
  • Professional documents ready from day one.
Step 05

Compliance Nudges & Renewal Alerts

Stay on the right side of the law with nudges for renewals, GST/PT filings and basic bookkeeping expectations – especially in the Advance Plan.

  • Simple, non-lawyer language reminders.
  • Clear “do this by this date” checklist.

Sole Proprietor Readiness Check (2 Minutes)

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Complete the checklist to see where you stand.

We’ll tell you whether you can launch with a simple basic pack or if you need a compliance-heavy setup from day one.

"Documents You’ll Need"

  • PAN card.
  • Aadhaar card linked with mobile number.
  • Passport-size photo (soft copy).
  • Alternate ID (Driving Licence / Voter ID) for some states.
  • Rent agreement / leave & license OR ownership proof.
  • Latest electricity / property tax bill (not older than 2–3 months).
  • No-objection letter from owner, if rented or shared.
  • Proposed trade name(s) and nature of business.
  • Cancelled cheque or initial KYC for current account (post registration).
  • Any marketplace/portal onboarding documents (Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy, etc.).
  • Business HSN/SAC list and estimated monthly turnover.
  • Existing registrations (if any) for migration / amendment.
  • Details of employees for Professional Tax (where applicable).

How NoLegalPaisa Handles Your Solo Business Operations

License & Registration Tracker

See every application in one dashboard – filing date, authority, expected TAT and what is pending from your side.

  • Coloured status chips: “To-Sign”, “Filed”, “In Review”, “Approved”.
  • Upload or re-upload documents securely if a query comes from the department.

Solo Business Compliance Calendar

Visual timeline for renewals, GST/PT due dates and key reminders tailored to a sole proprietor – no jargon.

  • SMS / WhatsApp / email nudges before every important date.
  • Clear explanation of “what exactly needs to be filed this month”.

Document Vault & Bank Pack

All licenses, certificates and letters live in a single secure vault, downloadable anytime as a “Bank KYC Pack”.

  • One click download with covering letter for bank account opening.
  • Helps when changing bankers or applying for small business loans/OD.

“I was running an online boutique from home without any registrations. Within 10 days, I had Udyam, shop license and a current account – all guided on WhatsApp.”

— Aditi S., Online Clothing Seller (Mumbai)

“As a freelance designer, I just needed something simple but legit for invoices and taxes. The Basic Plan covered exactly what I needed without pushing for a company.”

— Imran K., Graphic Designer (Bengaluru)

“They explained GST and Professional Tax in plain Hindi and told me when it actually makes sense to register. The calendar reminders keep me stress-free.”

— Priya R., Salon Owner (Pune)

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Easy Guide — Register Sole Proprietorship India
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1) What is a Sole Proprietorship?

Definition (commercial practice): A business owned and controlled by a single individual where the owner and the business are legally the same person.

Legal status: It is not a separate juristic entity (unlike a company/LLP). All assets, liabilities, profits, and losses are the proprietor’s.

Liability: Unlimited, personal liability—business debts can be recovered from the proprietor’s personal assets.

Name: You may trade under a chosen trade name (e.g., “ABC Traders”), but legally it’s still you, the individual.

Implication: Fast to start and low cost, but no limited liability shield. Choose with eyes open.

2) Applicable Laws (Framework)

There is no stand-alone central “Sole Proprietorship Act.” Instead, proprietors comply with a stack of general laws, depending on the business:

  • Indian Contract Act, 1872 (contracts with customers/vendors).
  • State Shops & Establishments Acts (commercial establishment registration).
  • Tax laws: Income-tax Act, 1961 (ITR-3/ITR-4), GST laws (CGST/SGST/IGST) where applicable, Professional Tax (state-specific).
  • Business-specific licences: e.g., FSSAI (food), Drug Licence, Trade/Health licences from municipalities, Factory licence, Weights & Measures, etc.
  • IP laws (optional but recommended): Trademark Act (for brand protection).MSME (Udyam) Registration—policy benefits, priority finance (optional but recommended).

3) Registration Pathways (What “registration” usually means)

A proprietorship becomes “visible” and bank-ready by obtaining identifiers & licences:

  • PAN & Aadhaar of the proprietor (base identity).
  • Shop & Establishment / Trade Licence (state/municipal)—often first proof of business existence.
  • Udyam Registration (MSME)—quick online certificate; useful for credit & tenders.
  • GST Registration—mandatory if you cross the threshold or do inter-state taxable supplies/online platforms; optional otherwise.
  • Professional Tax—enrolment (proprietor) and registration (if employing staff) in states where applicable.
  • Activity-specific licences—FSSAI (food), pollution consents, labour registrations (ESIC/EPF if thresholds met), etc.
  • Current Account—opened using the above licences/certificates as business proof.

There is no single “incorporation certificate” like a company’s COI. Your “proofs” are the licences & registrations you obtain.

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4) Documents Checklist (typical)

KYC: PAN, Aadhaar, passport-size photo.

Address proofs:

  • Personal: Aadhaar/Passport/Driving Licence/Voter ID.
  • Business premises: latest utility bill (electricity/water/property tax).
  • If rented: Rent Agreement + Owner NOC.

Business proof (any of the following): Shop & Establishment certificate, Udyam, GST certificate, trade licence, professional tax registration.

Banking: FATCA/KYC forms, introduction/mandate (as per bank), licence copies.

Sector-specific attachments: FSSAI docs (layout, food safety declarations), municipality forms, etc.

5) Step-by-Step Setup (Typical Flow)

  • Consult & choose licences needed for your activity/state.
  • Proof of premises: Arrange rent/ownership proofs; get NOC if rented.
  • Apply for Shop & Establishment/Trade Licence (state/ULB portal).
  • Apply Udyam (MSME)—fully online; instant certificate.
  • GST registration (mandatory/beneficial): file online with address, bank, photos, Aadhar e-KYC; respond to officer queries if any.
  • Professional Tax (if applicable in your state): enrolment (proprietor) and registration (if employing).
  • Open Current Account with your trade name (requires two or more business proofs in many banks).
  • Optional add-ons: trademark application, invoice templates, payment gateway onboarding, accounting setup.

Timeline (indicative): 3–10 working days depending on state portal speed, inspections (if any), and GST queries.

6) Taxation & Accounting

Income Tax: You file as an individual (business income under PGBP).

ITR-3 (regular books) or ITR-4 (Sugam) if choosing presumptive taxation (Sec 44AD/44ADA/44AE, subject to conditions/turnover caps).

Advance tax may apply. Maintain books if required (Sec 44AA) and Tax Audit if thresholds under Sec 44AB are breached.

GST: Register if compulsory (thresholds/inter-state/e-commerce) or strategic (input tax credit chain). File periodic GSTR-1/3B, annual return (if applicable), e-invoicing/e-waybill where required.

TDS/TCS: Apply if you cross payer thresholds for certain payments (contractors, rent, professional fees, etc.).Professional Tax: Pay/enrol per state timelines; monthly/annual returns where applicable.

7) Banking, Invoicing & Record-Keeping

Current Account in trade name (e.g., “Rahul Rajpurohit trading as NoLegalPaisa Ventures”).

Invoicing: If GST-registered, issue GST-compliant tax invoices; otherwise pro forma invoices without GST.

Books & records: Maintain sales, purchases, expenses, cash/bank, fixed assets; keep licence copies, challans, returns, and approvals for audit trail.

Insurance: Consider professional indemnity, public liability, stock/fire, cyber (if online operations).

8) Advantages vs Limitations

Pros

  • Fast, low-cost start; minimal formalities.
  • Full control and privacy (no public ROC filings).
  • Simple tax filing compared to company/LLP.

Cons

  • Unlimited personal liability.
  • Scaling, tenders, B2B contracts, and credit lines may be harder without stronger entity proofs.
  • Difficult to bring partners/investors; continuity risk (tied to proprietor’s life).

9) When to Choose Proprietorship (and when to switch)

Choose when: testing a concept, solo services, small retail/online sellers under threshold, local services.

Consider LLP/Private Limited when: hiring teams, raising capital, signing larger B2B contracts, or needing limited liability and investor-friendly governance.

Migration paths: Proprietorship → LLP/Company (via slump sale/business transfer); plan GST migration, PAN changes, and bank KYC carefully.

10) Common Pitfalls

  • Running without S&E/Trade licence and then being unable to open a proper current account.
  • Skipping GST despite mandatory conditions (inter-state/e-commerce)—leads to penalties.
  • Weak premises proofs (no NOC/lease), causing bank/GST rejections.
  • No compliance calendar → missed PT/GST returns, interest & late fees.
  • Not protecting brand early (no trademark), inviting copycats.

Frequently Asked Questions

A sole proprietorship is the simplest form of business structure where a single individual owns, manages, and operates the business. The owner and the business are considered the same legal entity.

No, registration is not mandatory for a sole proprietorship in India. However, obtaining certain licenses (like GST, MSME, or Shop Act License) may be required depending on the nature and scale of the business.

While there is no formal registration process, you can:
  • Open a current bank account in the business name.
  • Register for GST (if applicable).
  • Obtain a Udyam Registration (MSME) for small businesses.
  • Apply for a Shop Act License (if running a retail business).

Yes, you can operate under a business name, but it should not infringe on any trademarks. If you choose a name other than your own, you may need to register it as a trade name.

Yes, a sole proprietorship can hire employees. The proprietor must comply with labor laws, such as obtaining a PF and ESI registration if applicable.

  • Easy to start and manage.
  • No separate legal compliance (except for GST, if applicable).
  • Full control over business decisions.
  • Minimal cost of formation.

  • Unlimited liability (the proprietor is personally responsible for debts and liabilities).
  • Limited ability to raise funds.
  • No separate legal identity (the business and owner are the same).

Yes, you can convert your sole proprietorship into a Partnership, LLP, or Private Limited Company as your business grows. This process involves registering the new entity and transferring assets and liabilities.
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