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8 decision-stage guides for solo business owners: which registrations a proprietorship actually needs, what they cost, the documents required, how the taxes work, and when to move to an OPC, LLP or Private Limited company.
Register your Sole Proprietorship with Shunya →Sole Proprietorship Registration Cost in India: Udyam, GST, Shop Act and Professional Fees
What a sole proprietorship really costs: free Udyam and GST portal registration, state-wise Shop Act fees, and Shunya's ₹1,999 professional fee.
Read →Documents Required for Sole Proprietorship Registration: Udyam, GST and Shop Act Checklist
A registration-by-registration checklist of documents for a sole proprietorship, plus the mismatches that delay Udyam and GST.
Read →Sole Proprietorship Registration Process and Timeline: Udyam, GST and Shop Act, Step by Step
The order to file Udyam, GST and Shop Act, how long GST usually takes (about 7 working days, 3 for eligible cases), and what causes delays.
Read →Which Registrations Does a Sole Proprietorship Need? Udyam, GST and Shop Act Explained
A decision table for Udyam, GST and Shop Act: GST thresholds, cases where GST is compulsory, and when each registration is worth having.
Read →Sole Proprietorship Taxation and Compliance in India: Slabs, ITR, Audit and Advance Tax (FY 2026-27)
How a proprietor is taxed: slabs, the Rs 12 lakh rebate, presumptive tax, ITR-3 vs ITR-4, tax audit limits and advance tax dates.
Read →Sole Proprietorship vs OPC vs LLP in India: Liability, Compliance, Credibility and Cost Compared
Proprietorship, OPC or LLP? A side-by-side table on liability, compliance, credibility and cost, plus a verdict for your situation.
Read →How to Convert a Sole Proprietorship to a Company or LLP in India: Options, Steps and What Carries Over
When to move from a proprietorship to Private Limited, OPC or LLP, the steps involved, and what happens to your GST, PAN and bank account.
Read →Sole Proprietorship Registration with Shunya: Professional Fee, What Is Included and What Is Billed Separately
What Shunya's professional fee covers for a proprietorship, what is billed separately, and the questions to ask any provider before you pay.
Read →Sole Proprietorship registration — quick answers
How much does sole proprietorship registration cost with Shunya?
Shunya's professional fee is ₹1,999. Government fees, state stamp duty, the DSC issuer's charge and other third-party costs are billed separately, and your CA walks you through them on your callback.
Does a sole proprietorship need to be registered?
A proprietorship has no separate incorporation. What owners register are the licences the business needs: Udyam, GST where thresholds or rules apply, and a state Shop and Establishment registration.
When is GST registration mandatory for a proprietor?
Generally when turnover crosses ₹40 lakh for goods or ₹20 lakh for services, with lower limits in some special-category states. Inter-state supply of goods and selling through e-commerce platforms require registration regardless of turnover.
Is Udyam registration free?
Yes. Udyam registration is free on the government portal and needs an Aadhaar and PAN.
Ready to register your Sole Proprietorship?
Request a free callback or pay the ₹1,999 professional fee online. Government fees and other statutory costs are billed separately at actual cost.
Professional fee ₹1,999. Government fees, statutory costs and any third-party charges are billed separately; your CA walks you through them on your callback.