Sole Proprietorship registration in India is now a super-fast, fully online process with Zerto to 1. The entire procedure is safe, hassle-free, and backed by top-grade security protocols to keep your documents protected. ✅
📑 PAN Card of the proprietor
🗂️ KYC Documents (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, etc.)
🏠 Address Proof – Rental Agreement or Sale Deed
🧾 Business Identity Proof – GST, UDYAM, or Shop License
🏢 Shops & Establishments Act Registration (where applicable)
🪪 ID & Address Verification of the proprietor
| ✅ Advantages | ❌ Drawbacks |
| Reduced Compliance – No separate business tax return needed; the proprietor files a personal ITR with business profit or loss. GST filing only if registered. | Unlimited Liability – The owner is personally responsible for all business debts and losses; personal assets may be used to repay liabilities. |
| Simple to Start – Easy to launch under any trade name with minimal legal formalities and documentation. | No Business Continuity – The firm ceases to exist upon the owner’s incapacity or death. |
| Full Control – The proprietor has complete authority over decisions and operations. | Limited Funding Options – Difficult to raise external funds since the business isn’t a separate legal entity. |
| Quick Decision Making – No need for approvals or meetings; decisions can be made instantly. | Limited Growth Potential – Expansion is often restricted by the owner’s personal capacity and resources. |
| Easy to Close – Simple dissolution process without complex compliance requirements. | Lack of Credibility – Investors and banks may prefer registered entities like LLPs or Pvt. Ltd. companies. |