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Importance of Proprietorship Business in India

Prakasha and Co , Last updated: 05 December 2022  
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Whether you are thinking of starting a new business or you are an existing business owner, it is important to understand the benefits of business registration in India. There are several advantages of registering your company in India, including being able to access tax benefits, register property, register your employees, and get a business license.

Sole proprietorship is the easiest form of company registration in India

Among the many types of business structure like Private limited, ltd, OPC etc, sole proprietorship is one of the easiest and most popular to setup in India. It is ideal for people who are in the beginning stages of business or do not have much capital.

Sole proprietorship is a business model wherein the business owner is responsible for all the business assets and liabilities. In the event of the owner's death, the business automatically dissolves. Sole proprietorships are ideal for people who do not wish to pay corporate taxes.

Importance of Proprietorship Business in India

The advantages of establishing a sole proprietorship are that it is inexpensive, easy to set up, and it provides many tax benefits. However, sole proprietorships are subject to a few restrictions. For example, the business owner must apply for certain licenses.

Another advantage of setting up a sole proprietorship is that it is easy to wind up. It is an unincorporated business and there are no formal incorporation procedures. This makes it easier for the owner to handle the business's operations.

However, the sole proprietorship business may be required to register for Goods and Services Tax (GST) if it has a turnover of more than Rs. 40 lakh. Getting a Goods and Services Tax number is easy, and it is normally received within three or four days.

 

Private Limited company is a separate legal entity

Taking the time of day to appoint an Director of the Private Limited as your role handled by another person in the way of assignment role in the private company.but conducting business in the form of director on behalf of a shareholder, you must have a private company structure or Ltd company as per the applicable provisions.

Sole proprietorship ensures that the retirement, disability, or death of any individual will not impact the business

Having a business continuity plan is crucial to the success of a sole proprietorship. A good plan will ensure that a business will continue to provide a predetermined level of service in the event of a disaster. A failure to plan for the occurrence of a disaster could result in a negative financial impact.

 

There are several business continuity plans to choose from. It's important to understand that they are not a substitute for having a succession plan. However, a succession plan offers many benefits that a business continuity plan may not. For example, it will ensure that a family is taken care of financially after the death of a proprietorship owner or provider. This is the most important benefit.

Another is the ability to finance a retirement scheme. The amount of money that can be borrowed must be based on sound actuarial principles. You may also want to designate a backup beneficiary. This is a good idea for any family with minor children. A good plan will allow you to avoid a lengthy legal or probate process.

One of the best and most effective ways to protect your assets is to put them in a best retirement plan. This is because retirement funds are held in trust for members. Or you’re a Hindu, you can create a HUF trust, However, there are limitations to the benefits you can receive from a retirement plan. For example, if you are married, you may be subject to a spousal restriction.

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