OVERVIEW

A sole proprietorship is a form of business where the owner and manager are the same person. There is just no legal distinction between the owner and the business in a sole proprietorship. To put it another way, a single proprietorship is not a legal body accountable for the repayment of business debts.A sole proprietorship is a convenient and simplified way to commence a business in India. It is neither considered as a corporation nor a company where the business is owned by a single person who is the owner/director/shareholder of the proposed entity.

Some common examples of proprietorship business is shops such as chemist, saloons, grocery, etc.A person that wants to sell his or her own goods or services can do so as a sole proprietor and benefit from the same legal protections as a registered legal entity. The majority of entrepreneurs consider it to be a great business entity and have registered their company with it.According to the Income Tax Act, the company's loss or profit is regarded the person's loss or profit, and the company's income is regarded the owner's income.

DIFFERENT TYPES AND THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS

The procedure of registering a single proprietorship business is a digital one that can be aided by an expert. Nevertheless, anyone engaged in forming a sole proprietorship must meet some fundamental conditions, such as creating a bank account in the business entity's name, and so on.

• Sole Proprietorship Registration through Udyog Aadhaar under Ministry of MSME- Individuals must register as a SME (small and medium enterprise) under the MSME Act's provisions. To apply for it, you must fill out an online application. The Ministry of MSME provides business owners with an Udyog Aadhaar, which is a unique identifying number. A sole owner, like any other entity such as a firm or partnership, can file for an UdyogAadhaar.It is not required, but it is advantageous to the organisation, particularly during times when a low-interest loan is required. The government has introduced a number of initiatives to help SMEs that are registered under the MSME Act improve their performance.
• Sole Proprietorship registration under Shop and Establishment Act-According to municipal legislation, an individual must hold a store and establishment licence. The municipal parties grant it depending on the number of workers/employees in the company. Any establishment is referred to as a shop in this context:

1. a place where goods are sold, either by wholesale, retail, or
2. a place from where services are offered to customers.

It comprises an office, godown, storeroom, warehouse, or work place utilised in conjunction with such business/trade, whether in comparable premises or otherwise. A factory, a residential hotel, a commercial institution, a restaurant, an eating house, a theatre, or any other venue of public enjoyment or amusement are not included.If you've a shop that meets the above definition, you can establish your sole proprietorship business with your city's municipal corporation by filing an application under the Shop and Establishment Act.

• Sole Proprietorship registration through GST Registration- In India, GST registration is required to conduct business. Even if you only do business online, you'll need a GST number. GST registration is another option for registering your sole proprietorship business. You can register for GST registration if you deal in any form of trade of goods and services. It's a fantastic way to establish a unique identity for your soleProprietorship.