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    Sole Proprietorship Registration

    A Sole Proprietorship is a business owned, managed, and controlled by a single individual. There is no legal distinction between the owner and the business.

    It's not a separate legal entity, meaning the owner is personally liable for all business debts and obligations. A Sole Proprietorship is the simplest and most common form of business — especially for small and individual-owned businesses in India and globally.

    Sole Proprietorship Registration

    • Step-by-Step Registration Process
    Step 1
    Choose Business Name

    Unique, relevant, and professional name for the business
    (Required Documents: None (self-decided))

    Step 2
    Get PAN & Aadhaar (in proprietor’s name)

    For all tax and bank formalities
    (Required Documents: PAN, Aadhaar card)

    Step 3
    Open Current Account

    For business transactions in the name of the business
    (Required Documents: PAN, Aadhaar, business address proof, registration proof)

    Step 4
    Apply for Local Business Registration (Shop & Establishment Act)

    Proof of business existence (compulsory in most states)
    (Required Documents: Address proof, identity proof, photo)

    Step 5
    Register under GST (if applicable)

    Mandatory if turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh (₹20 lakh for services) or inter-state supply
    (Required Documents: PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, bank proof)

    Step 6
    Apply for Other Licenses (if applicable)

    FSSAI (food), IEC (exports), trade license, etc.
    (Required Documents: Depends on business type)

    Optional but Recommended:

    Registration Purpose
    Udyam Registration (MSME) Government benefits, subsidies, easy loans
    Trade License Municipal approval for certain business types

    Documents Required For Sole Proprietorship Registration

    Identity & Address Proof of Proprietor

    Identity Proof (any one):

    • Aadhaar Card
    • PAN Card (mandatory for tax purposes)
    • Voter ID
    • Passport
    • Driving License

    Address Proof (any one):

    • Aadhaar Card
    • Passport
    • Utility bill (electricity, water, etc.)
    • Bank statement

    Business Address Proof

    If your business operates from a commercial location, you need to submit:

    • Owned Property: Property tax receipt, utility bill
    • Rented Property:
      Rent agreement, No Objection Certificate (NOC) from landlord, Utility bill of the premises

    PAN Card (of Proprietor)

    • A Personal PAN Card is mandatory.
    • Apply for a GST-linked PAN if required.

    Business Registrations (As Applicable)

    You may need the following registrations depending on your business:

    GST Registration:

    • Required if turnover exceeds threshold (₹20 lakhs or ₹40 lakhs based on state/type of business)

    Documents required:

    • PAN & Aadhaar of proprietor
    • Address proof of business
    • Bank details
    • Photograph

    Udyam (MSME) Registration

    • For availing benefits under Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
    • Apply via https://u5. Bank Account in Business Name

    To open a current account in the name of the proprietorship, banks may require:

    • PAN Card
    • Aadhaar
    • Business address proof
    • Registration certificates (like GST or Shop Act)
    • Recent passport-sized photograph
    • dyamregistration.gov.in

    Shop and Establishment Act License

    • Required in many states for commercial establishments
    • Apply to local Municipal Corporation

    Bank Account in Business Name

    To open a current account in the name of the proprietorship, banks may require:

    • PAN Card
    • Aadhaar
    • Business address proof
    • Registration certificates (like GST or Shop Act)
    • Recent passport-sized photograph

    Optional Registrations (based on business type)

    • FSSAI License – for food businesses
    • Import Export Code (IEC) – for import/export
    • Professional Tax Registration – in some states
    • Trade License – from local authority

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