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Start a business as a solo owner. No partners needed. Simplest and fastest way to go official.
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Sole proprietorship is a business run by one person - you. You own it and keep all profits. You and your business are the same legally. This is the simplest way to start - a shop, salon, practice, or online store.
Across India, thousands of small businesses run as sole proprietorships. A tailor shop. A restaurant. A plumber's van. They register with GST, get a shop license, and start. No complex compliance like companies. You pay taxes personally, not separately.
We make it official through a bundle - GST registration, MSME/Udyam registration, and shop license. These give you credibility with banks and customers. You can open a business bank account. Apply for loans. Sell online. All in 3-5 days for just ₹1,499.
If you keep running your business without any registration, you face real problems. Banks won't open a current account for you. You can't sell on Amazon or Flipkart without GST. Bigger clients won't pay you without a proper invoice. And if the tax department catches you doing business without filing returns, penalties start at ₹10,000 for late GST registration alone.
After registration, your main job is to keep filing returns on time. If you have GST, file monthly or quarterly returns. File your income tax return every year by July 31. Renew your shop license annually (usually ₹100 to ₹300 per year). MSME registration doesn't need renewal. Missing GST returns attracts a late fee of ₹50 per day (₹20 per day for nil returns).
The shop and establishment license is issued by your local municipal corporation. The fee is usually ₹200 to ₹500 depending on your city, with bigger cities charging slightly more than smaller towns. GST and MSME are central government registrations, so these are the same everywhere in India.
PAN Card
Your personal PAN card copy
Aadhaar Card
Your Aadhaar card copy
Passport-size Photo
Recent color photo, 4x6 cm
Business Address Proof
Electricity bill or rent agreement - where you'll run the business
Residential Address Proof
Aadhaar, utility bill, or lease agreement
Bank Account Details
Cancelled cheque or bank statement first page
What's your business name? What do you sell? Where's your office or shop? This information takes 5 minutes to share via phone or WhatsApp.
5 minutesShare photos of PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, and business address proof. We check everything is clear and complete.
Same dayWe simultaneously file your GST registration, MSME/Udyam registration, and apply for shop license with the local municipal corporation.
1 dayGST approval comes within 2-3 days. You get your GSTIN and can start billing clients. MSME certificate and shop license follow in next 1-2 days.
2-3 daysWith GST certificate and shop license, any bank will open your business account. We'll guide you through this. You can use this account for all business transactions.
Shop license fee varies by city and business type. GST and MSME are completely free. ₹1,499 covers all our work - filing, follow-ups, and guidance. You get three official registrations in one package.
3-5 Working Days
We file everything on day 1. GST comes in 2-3 days. Shop license takes 2-5 days depending on your city. MSME certificate is instant. Fastest registration in India.
GST in 2-3 days. MSME instant. Shop license in 2-5 days. You're fully official in under a week.
Only ₹1,499 for three registrations. No hidden fees. Government charges are zero for GST and MSME.
You get GST, MSME, and shop license together. This is the minimum you need to operate as official business.
Sell on Amazon and Flipkart. Get business loans. Open bank accounts. All with your GST number.
I had a small clothing shop but never registered anything. A customer asked if I had GST - I didn't. Registered everything with Quorum in just 4 days. Now I have GST, MSME, and shop license.
Gurpreet Kaur
Kaur's Clothing Store, Amritsar, Punjab
Not really. There's no specific 'sole proprietorship registration' form. GST registration, MSME/Udyam registration, and shop license together make you official. This bundle is what we provide.
Yes. With your GST certificate and shop license, banks will open a business account for you. Some banks also ask for MSME certificate. You'll use your personal PAN and Aadhaar as the business is yours.
Self-employed is when you work for yourself but haven't formalized it - no GST, no registrations. Sole proprietorship is when you formally register. Sole proprietors can take loans, sell officially, and claim business expenses.
Yes. If your annual business income is above ₹2.5 lakh, you must file income tax return. You file under your personal PAN. Business expenses reduce your taxable income.
Yes, absolutely. You can hire as many employees as you want. You'll need to follow labor laws - pay them on time, provide provident fund if they earn above ₹15,000 per month.
MSME stands for Micro, Small, Medium Enterprise. Udyam is the online platform for registration. It's free and instant. Benefits: you can apply for government subsidies, get loans at lower interest, avail tax benefits.
Yes. If your business grows, you can register as OPC, private limited, or LLP. We can handle this conversion. Your existing GST transfers easily to the new entity.
Not exactly. Freelancing is working for clients without formal business structure. Sole proprietorship is when you formalize it - register GST, MSME, get licenses. Much better for loans and credibility.
You can't open a business bank account, can't sell on Amazon or Flipkart, and bigger clients won't work with you. If the tax department finds you're doing business without GST registration (when required), they can charge a penalty of ₹10,000 or the tax amount due, whichever is higher.
In sole proprietorship, you and your business are the same legally. Your personal assets are at risk. In OPC (One Person Company), the company is a separate legal entity, so your personal property is protected. OPC costs more and has more compliance, but gives you better protection.
File income tax return by July 31 every year. File GST returns monthly or quarterly (if you have GST). Renew your shop license annually. MSME certificate doesn't need renewal. Keep records of all your income and expenses.
Late fee is ₹50 per day (₹25 CGST + ₹25 SGST) for regular returns. For nil returns, it's ₹20 per day. Maximum late fee is ₹5,000 per return period. Plus, you'll pay 18% interest per year on any unpaid tax.
Yes. Many of our clients run their business from home. You can use your home address for GST and shop license. Just need your electricity bill as address proof.
Yes. GST and MSME are central government registrations, so they work the same everywhere. Shop license is issued by your local municipal corporation. We handle registrations across India.
No hidden charges. GST and MSME registration are free from the government. Shop license costs ₹200 to ₹500 depending on your city. The rest is our professional fee. ₹1,499 total is what you pay.
Yes. Bigger cities usually charge around ₹300 to ₹500. Smaller towns charge ₹200 to ₹300. We check the exact fee for your city before starting.
If your turnover is below ₹20 lakh (₹10 lakh for some northeastern states), GST is not mandatory. But we still recommend it because many clients and platforms require GST invoices. It also helps you claim input tax credit on purchases.
GST registration is free. MSME/Udyam registration is free. Shop license costs ₹200 to ₹500 depending on your city. That's it. There are no other government fees for sole proprietorship. Our package covers everything.
Your GSTIN is the core of your business identity. Sell online, claim tax credits.
Learn more →Local license required if you have a physical shop or office location.
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