{"id":13285,"date":"2018-03-27T10:11:08","date_gmt":"2018-03-27T10:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/?p=13285"},"modified":"2026-04-07T17:17:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:47:46","slug":"sole-proprietorship-registration-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Sole Proprietorship Startups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/proprietorship-firm-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sole proprietorship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0registration is an unincorporated business which is owned, controlled and run by an individual. The sole proprietor is one who is entitled to all profit and liable for all losses, liabilities, and debts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the easiest business type to start and operate also you don\u2019t need to get registered formally with your states like corporations or LLCs do. Over 23 million people are sole proprietors and also it represents 73% of all businesses in the US today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business with small capital requirements and low level of risk are opted for being run as a sole proprietorship.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#Steps_to_starting_a_Sole_Proprietorship\" title=\"Steps to starting a Sole Proprietorship\">Steps to starting a Sole Proprietorship<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#Name_of_a_business\" title=\"Name of a business\">Name of a business<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#Consideration_in_selecting_a_name\" title=\"Consideration in selecting a name\">Consideration in selecting a name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#Trademark_your_business_name\" title=\"Trademark your business name\">Trademark your business name<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#A_business_checking_account\" title=\"A business checking account\">A business checking account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#Legal_requirements\" title=\"Legal requirements\">Legal requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#Sole_Proprietorship_registration\" title=\"Sole Proprietorship registration\">Sole Proprietorship registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#How_a_Sole_Proprietor_pays_tax\" title=\"How a Sole Proprietor pays tax?\">How a Sole Proprietor pays tax?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#What_must_a_sole_proprietorship_do_in_addition_to_income_tax\" title=\"What must a sole proprietorship do in addition to income tax?\">What must a sole proprietorship do in addition to income tax?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#Legal_requirements_for_running_a_sole_proprietorship_business\" title=\"Legal requirements for running a sole proprietorship business\">Legal requirements for running a sole proprietorship business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#Advantages_of_Sole_Proprietorship\" title=\"Advantages of Sole Proprietorship\">Advantages of Sole Proprietorship<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#Less_cost_consuming\" title=\"Less cost consuming\">Less cost consuming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#Sole_control\" title=\"Sole control\">Sole control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#Tax_benefits\" title=\"Tax benefits\">Tax benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#Quick_decision_and_flexibility\" title=\"Quick decision and flexibility\">Quick decision and flexibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#The_adequate_relationship_between_employee_and_the_customer\" title=\"The adequate relationship between employee and the customer\">The adequate relationship between employee and the customer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#Ensuring_the_safety_of_the_business\" title=\"Ensuring the safety of the business\">Ensuring the safety of the business<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#Disadvantages_of_a_sole_proprietorship\" title=\"Disadvantages of a sole proprietorship\">Disadvantages of a sole proprietorship<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#Unlimited_liability\" title=\"Unlimited liability\">Unlimited liability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#Hard_to_raise_money\" title=\"Hard to raise money\">Hard to raise money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#Heavy_burden\" title=\"Heavy burden\">Heavy burden<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#What_makes_sole_proprietor_unique\" title=\"What makes sole proprietor unique?\">What makes sole proprietor unique?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#Get_legal_help_in_setting_up_your_sole_proprietorship\" title=\"Get legal help in setting up your sole proprietorship\">Get legal help in setting up your sole proprietorship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-registration-2\/#Distinguish_between_a_Sole_Proprietorship_and_One_Person_Company\" title=\"Distinguish between a Sole Proprietorship and One Person Company\">Distinguish between a Sole Proprietorship and One Person Company<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_starting_a_Sole_Proprietorship\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steps to starting a Sole Proprietorship<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All a sole proprietor business owner needs for the startup is:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Name_of_a_business\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name of a business<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step is the selection of a business name. The business name is important because all the decisions and all the legal actions are always taken in the name of a business, like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business name will be featured by all advertising and market material.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The business name is important for any kind of business loan, and documentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business name will carry:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office forms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stationery, and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business cards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The name of a sole proprietorship must be registered with the locality and state where the business is organized and situated. It must file a fictitious name statement if in case the business operates under another name.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consideration_in_selecting_a_name\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consideration in selecting a name<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the availability of the name which is selected for the business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search for the name in your state\u2019s business division database.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the name with the U.S patent and trademark office and if the name is already taken by someone then you need to look forward to another name to avoid any legal issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trademark_your_business_name\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trademark your business name<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A name of a business is an intangible asset. If the name is unique or you intend to use your business name online than you should go through the trademark process. It prevents the name and gives an advantage in a lawsuit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_business_checking_account\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A business checking account<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sole proprietor is a business entity which is not separate from the owner. It will be preferable if a sole proprietor maintains the business and personal account separately, it is more beneficial and easy to maintain all business expenses which are being claimed as a tax deduction for the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_requirements\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal requirements<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sole proprietorship is needed not to get registered with the state but there are legal requirements which should be considered are given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a business license with your locality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply to the state for sales tax permit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sole_Proprietorship_registration\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sole Proprietorship registration<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/private-limited-company-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">company registration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of sole proprietorship is not same as the process of the registration of LLC or a corporation. While setting up a sole proprietorship you will simply declare business as a sole proprietorship and there is no need for filing any paperwork with the state creating a corporation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It receives a business license and tax registration certificate. A sole proprietor should get federal employer identification number from the internal revenue service a license to sell from your state and a permission from the local board it is required.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_a_Sole_Proprietor_pays_tax\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How a Sole Proprietor pays tax?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The income of the sole proprietorship is taxable otherwise the business is not taxed separately. The sole proprietor has to file income, losses, and expenses with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f1040sc.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule C<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f1040.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">standard form 1040<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can visit here for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/income-tax-return\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tax return filing<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sole proprietorship pays income tax by completing a schedule C and include the income on the owner&#8217;s personal tax return.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sole proprietor can include home business expenses if he operates a business from home and traveling expenses which are for a business purpose.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The income from Schedule C is entered on line 12 of form 1040 along with the income from other sources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-employment tax is added after the income tax is calculated. The self-employment tax and income tax are a total tax liability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_must_a_sole_proprietorship_do_in_addition_to_income_tax\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What must a sole proprietorship do in addition to income tax?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sales tax must be collect and pay on taxable goods and services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On any real property tax must be paid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment must be collect, report, and pay if the sole proprietorship has employees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_requirements_for_running_a_sole_proprietorship_business\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal requirements for running a sole proprietorship business<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proprietor must have a PAN card as all the returns are filed in the proprietor&#8217;s name.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business with the turnover exceeding INR 9 lakh needs to pay a 10% service tax and also need to be registered.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a business involves a procurement and sales of taxable goods then it needs to be get registered for Value Added Tax.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the buying and selling is across different states then registration for Central Sales Tax is mandatory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proprietor can run the business from the home then the provision of the Shop and Establishment Act need to comply with.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_Sole_Proprietorship\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advantages of Sole Proprietorship<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sole proprietorship is a business which is easy to establish and run also there is no profit sharing, here are few advantages of a sole proprietorship are given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Less_cost_consuming\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less cost consuming<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sole proprietorship is a kind of a business which is least expensive also the simplest form of a business structure. A sole proprietor has to pay only a legal cost to obtain the necessary license or permits rest the cost in a sole proprietorship is minimal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sole_control\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sole control<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The owner of the sole proprietorship is the sole owner of the business and have control over all decisions. A sole proprietor is not required to take permission or consent of any other person before taking any decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_benefits\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax benefits<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The business is not taxed separately which makes easy to fulfill the tax requirements for the sole proprietorship also the tax rates are comparatively less of this business structure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_decision_and_flexibility\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick decision and flexibility<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a business entity which can take a quick decision as there is no need for a consent of numerous people the decision can be made quickly and hence it is flexible too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_adequate_relationship_between_employee_and_the_customer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The adequate relationship between employee and the customer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This business model is found in a linework where the business and personal relations are maintained in a very fine way as there is a direct interaction between the customer and the employee also it helps in receiving the direct feedback.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ensuring_the_safety_of_the_business\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring the safety of the business<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The safety of the business secrets is also a much easier task in the sole proprietorship, there is no such risk like other business has.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages_of_a_sole_proprietorship\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disadvantages of a sole proprietorship<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unlimited_liability\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited liability<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sole proprietorship is owned and controlled by a single person where there is no profit sharing and no sharing of any loss and debts also there is no restriction on the borrowings and the sole proprietor is personally liable for all the debts and obligations of the business. However, this extends the risk as a result of employee actions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hard_to_raise_money\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard to raise money<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a business is owned and controlled by a single person and proprietor often face challenges while raising money. A sole proprietor cannot sell stock in the business which limits investors opportunities also there is a huge risk in repayment of the load because of which bank hesitate to provide a loan to the sole proprietorship. If the sole proprietor wants to raise the money or wants to take help in getting the business loan then you can go to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finbucket.com\/business-loan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">link.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heavy_burden\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy burden<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a sole proprietorship, the entire burden is on the single person, which can not be shared or transferred from one person to another.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_sole_proprietor_unique\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes sole proprietor unique?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the business entity which is most easy to form without any requirement to get registered with a state.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is easy to run and there are no regulations regarding meetings, the board of director, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The owner of the business is not accountable to anyone also he has complete control of the business in his hand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no profit sharing in the sole proprietorship but the owner has to take all the losses alone.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_legal_help_in_setting_up_your_sole_proprietorship\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get legal help in setting up your sole proprietorship<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is relatively easy to set up the sole proprietorship with the help of an attorney but if one has some doubt or questions regarding the liability, taxes and another risk then the person can take help and guidance in the process of setting up of the business of any business organization attorney.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distinguish_between_a_Sole_Proprietorship_and_One_Person_Company\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distinguish between a Sole Proprietorship and One Person Company<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Sole Proprietorship<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>One Person Company<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sole Proprietorship liability is unlimited and extend to the individuals assets.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One Person Company allows for the limitation of liability.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The audit would need to be carried out only as per the Income Tax Act on the turnover exceeding the threshold.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All resolution passed have to be entered in the minutes book and provision relating to the financial statement, accounts, and audit.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To set up the sole proprietor no paperwork is required.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For setting up the OPC the time and paperwork is required.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not expensive and time consuming.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is expensive and time consuming.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No requirement of hiring a lawyer and a company secretary in sole proprietorship.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a requirement of hiring a lawyer and a company secretary.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>By Akanksha Singh<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A sole proprietorship\u00a0registration is an unincorporated business which is owned, controlled and run by an individual. 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