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Posted on 08 November 2026
After conversion, no "drawings" from a company:
• Once a proprietorship is converted (taken over) into a private limited company, the business belongs to the company, a separate legal entity. The former proprietor (now a shareholder or director) can't take "drawings".
• Money from the company to the shareholder can only be: salary or remuneration (as a director, with TDS), dividend (from profits, with TDS), a loan (restricted by Sec 185 for directors; and deemed dividend under 2(22)(e) if a substantial shareholder of a closely held company), or a reimbursement of company expenses.
• Withdrawals treated as "drawings" will be treated as a loan or advance to the director (Sec 185 violation) or deemed dividend (taxable in the shareholder's hands).
• Conversion under Sec 47(xiv) requires the proprietor to hold at least 50% of shares for 5 years, among other conditions.