Proprietorship
Quick Reference for Your Business
Setup • Registrations • Compliance – everything you need to know about Proprietorship.
of the proprietor
Electricity bill / rent agreement + NOC
in the business / proprietor name
For identification
GST / Udyam / Shops & Establishments / Trade License
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| What it is | Business run by one person — no separate legal entity from the owner |
| No central registration | Identity is built through GST, Udyam, Shops & Estab or Trade License |
| PAN | Proprietor's own PAN is used for the business |
| Income tax | Business income taxed in the proprietor's ITR (ITR-3 / ITR-4) |
| Best for | Small traders, freelancers, single-owner shops |
Income tax return
File ITR every year; tax audit if turnover crosses the limit.
GST returns
If GST-registered — monthly/quarterly + annual returns.
TDS (if applicable)
Deduct and file if you cross the audit threshold.
Renewals
Renew Trade License / Shops & Estab as required.
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Not an agent — a CA who sets up your proprietorship registrations and keeps filings on time.
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Across companies, firms, individuals and trusts — Tax, GST and MCA compliance.
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