Sole Proprietorship Registration

Formalise your individual business with GST, Udyam, and trade licence

Validity: Depends on registrations: GST requires annual return; Udyam is lifetime; Shop & Establishment requires annual renewal in most statesHandled by verified compliance experts. 100% online process.

Here is the full sole proprietorship registration process, end to end — every step and who handles what. Knowing the sequence up front helps you keep documents ready and avoid the back-and-forth that delays most filings.

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How It Works

1
Choose Registration Path
A proprietorship is formalised through GST registration (if annual turnover likely exceeds ₹20 lakh), MSME/Udyam registration, trade licence, or a combination.
2
GST Registration
We file GST registration in your name (individual) with your business trade name on the GST certificate.
3
Udyam Registration
Udyam certificate confirms MSME status and is required for priority lending, government tender preferences, and some grant applications.
4
Current Account
With GST certificate, Udyam certificate, or trade licence, you can open a current account in the business name at most banks.

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Where it's filed

Sole Proprietorship Registration is processed through the official government portal. You can file directly there, or have our experts manage the entire submission and follow-up for you.

Official government portal