Sole Proprietorship

What is a sole proprietorship?

Proprietorship in India is a type of unregistered business entity that is owned, managed, and controlled by one person. The micro and small businesses that are operating in the unorganized sector prefer registering as a proprietorship in India. It is very easy to start a sole proprietorship in India as it has very few regulatory compliances for conducting businesses. Proprietorship registration is ideal for the entrepreneurs who are getting into the business for small businesses with very few clients. The liability of the sole proprietorships is limited and they also do not have perpetual existence.

Who is a sole proprietor?

A sole proprietor is the owner of the sole proprietorship, he is recognized as an entity same as the business. As the sole proprietor is the owner of the business he is entitled to all the company’s revenue. The sole proprietorship is completely under the control of the proprietor. Hence, he makes the decisions for the company.

To run a business as a sole proprietor some licenses and permits are required. The license will depend on the industry, state, and locality.