Sole Proprietorship Registration with Shunya: Professional Fee, What Is Included and What Is Billed Separately

Last updated 26 September 2026

What does Shunya's sole proprietorship registration cost?

Shunya's professional fee for sole proprietorship registration is ₹1,999. That is the fee for the CA's work; government fees and statutory costs that apply to your registrations are billed separately.

Say Rohan, who sells handmade leather goods online from Jaipur, wants a business bank account and GST-compliant invoices. He needs to know what he will pay before he gives his number to anyone. The professional fee is the fixed part. The variable part depends on which registrations actually apply to him and on his state, and a CA confirms those on the first call.

The professional fee does not include the DSC issuer's charge if a registration needs a digital signature, government fees, state licence fees, or other third-party and statutory costs. These are billed separately, and your CA walks you through them on your callback. Figures here are as of September 2026.

For a component-by-component view of the costs around a proprietorship, see the sole proprietorship registration cost guide.

What is included in Shunya's proprietorship package?

The package covers CA identification of the registrations you need, filing of Udyam, GST and Shop and Establishment applications where they apply, CA review before filing, and delivery of your registration documents. This list follows what Shunya's proprietorship page describes.

The page describes Udyam, GST and Shop Act as what is typically covered, and stresses that not every proprietor needs all three. That is a feature, not a limitation: you pay for the registrations you need, not a fixed bundle. For how to tell which ones apply, see Udyam, GST and Shop Act explained.

What is billed separately from the professional fee?

Government fees, state licence fees, DSC issuer charges where needed, and other third-party or statutory costs are billed separately from Shunya's professional fee. Which of them apply depends on the registrations you take and your state.

• Udyam: registration on the government portal is free of charge, as stated on the Udyam portal.
• GST and Shop and Establishment: any government or state fee is charged at the applicable rate and confirmed by your CA. Shop and Establishment rules and fees vary by state.
• DSC and other third-party costs: billed by the provider, not by Shunya.
• Not part of this registration package: opening the current account, trademark, GST return filing, bookkeeping and income-tax return filing. If you need any of these, ask the CA on your free callback what is available.

This is what the page means by "statutory costs billed separately". If you are comparing offers, ask each provider to list what is and is not in their price, so you compare like with like.

How do you get started with Shunya?

You can start in two ways: request a free callback with your name and phone number, or pay the professional fee online through the Start now button. Either way, a CA takes it from there. The steps below follow the four-step process on the proprietorship page.

1. Share your business details. Tell Shunya about your business, turnover expectations and state. A document checklist follows within the hour.
2. The CA identifies what you need. The CA confirms which of Udyam, GST and Shop and Establishment apply.
3. Applications are filed. Filing is done on the respective portals for the registrations that apply.
4. Documents are delivered. You receive your registration documents, ready for a current account.

You will need PAN and Aadhaar of the owner, address proof and a passport-size photo, and proof of the business address such as an electricity bill or rent agreement, with an NOC from the owner if the premises are not yours. The documents required guide has the full checklist. You can also call or WhatsApp +91 80809 18797. Shunya does not state a turnaround time for proprietorship registration, and the time taken depends on the portals; the process and timeline guide gives general ranges.

Can you register a proprietorship yourself instead?

Yes, you can, and for Udyam it is straightforward: registration is free, uses the owner's Aadhaar, and draws investment and turnover data from government databases without uploading documents. The real question is whether your time and the risk of a wrong filing are worth more than the professional fee.

Where a CA adds value is in the judgment. GST is compulsory in some cases regardless of turnover, such as inter-state supply of goods, and optional in others. Getting the state, the business activity and the mix of registrations right avoids rejections and re-filing. A proprietor who registers for GST when it is not needed takes on returns that were not required, and one who skips it when it is required risks trouble later.

If your case is simple, for example a freelancer with no inter-state goods supply, you may well go DIY for Udyam. If it involves goods, e-commerce sales, several states or an existing business, a CA's review earns its fee. In either case, a free callback lets you check before you commit.

When is a proprietorship the wrong purchase?

A proprietorship is the wrong choice if you need limited liability, a co-owner or outside investment, because it has none of these. In that case a company or LLP fits better, and it is more honest to say so than to sell you a registration you will outgrow.

• You want limited liability: a proprietor has unlimited personal liability. See the OPC or LLP page.
• You have a partner: a proprietorship has one owner. Consider an LLP or a partnership firm.
• You plan to raise investment: investors generally prefer a Private Limited company.

Our proprietorship vs OPC vs LLP comparison shows how to decide, and you can move to a company later; see converting a proprietorship.

What should you ask any provider before paying for registration?

Ask every provider to state in writing what the fee includes, what is billed separately, who reviews the filing, and what happens if a portal rejects the application. The answers make different providers comparable.

• Which registrations does the price cover, and which are extra?
• Are government fees, DSC and state licence costs included, or billed separately and at what point?
• Who reviews the filing, and is that person a practising Chartered Accountant?
• What if the portal rejects an application: is re-filing included?
• Will you get copies of every certificate and acknowledgement?
• Is anything like GST returns or the current account part of the price?

At Shunya, the professional fee is ₹1,999, a practising Chartered Accountant reviews every filing, and government and third-party costs are billed separately and explained on your callback.

This article is for general information only. For your specific situation, consult a practicing CA.